40-Hour Certification Course
As the foundation of the Security Guard certification and licencing course, the Security Training & Education Program or S.T.E.P is conveniently structured to allow students the opportunity to start at any time. Classes start each month with weekend options also available.
As the leading training provider in the private security industry, our comprehensive, in-class training program not only meets Provincial licencing requirements, but exceeds them. The S.T.E.P program consists of five modules that must be completed before being eligible to write Canadian Security Training's final 40-hr Basic Security Guard examination.
Upon successful completion of the
S.T.E.P program, students receive a wall certificate and wallet card and are qualified to apply to write the Provincial Security Guard examination.
Course Overview
This course is designed to give students the academic theory and practical knowledge to be eligible to write the Provincial Security Guard licence examination in Ontario.
Through classroom instruction and scenario-based training and testing this course will cover :
Introduction to the Security Industry
Canadian Legal System
Basic Security Procedures
Sensitivity Training
Note Taking and Report Writing
Powers of Arrest and Arrest Procedures
Officer Safety
Basic Health and Safety Awareness
Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA)
Legal Authorities
Effective Communications
Emergency Response Training
Use of Force Theory
Mental Health Awareness
Use of Force Reports
Emergency First Aid/CPR
Who Should Take This Course?
Anyone looking to get into the private or public security sector, including full and part-time security guards.
Prerequisites
This course is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who meets Ministry licencing requirements, including having a clean criminal record. All applicants must complete a Student Application Form (available online) and full payment is required at the time of Registration.
Equipment Required
There is no training equipment required for this course. Student training manuals and all required reading materials are included in the cost of the course, as well as a patrol duty notebook. Mandatory student dress code is business casual.
Recurrency and Recertification
All Security Guard licences must be renewed every two years. Failure to do so, will result in the licence expiring and being cancelled. You cannot be employed in Ontario as a security guard without a valid Ontario Security Guard licence.
