NZ Certificate in Security
Build a safer future for your community
Skilled security workers are essential in protecting communities from modern-day threats. This programme ensures you develop the most up-to-date and relevant security skillset while continuing to work.
This programme directly addresses key industry issues, including:
- Risk assessment and management capability gaps
- Understanding of security legislation and legal responsibilities
- Situational awareness and threat identification
- Conflict management and escalation procedures
If you are unsure whether the NZ Certificate in Security (Foundation) (Level 3) is right for you, please get in touch with us at [email protected]
Who should enrol?
- Security professionals seeking formal qualification
- Employers wanting to upskill staff
- Security organisations focused on safety and compliance
- Individuals building long-term security careers
Learning fit for purpose
- Work-based learning model supported by online study
- Assessor-led guidance from industry-experienced professionals
- Immediate application of skills in the workplace
- Recognition of prior learning available for eligible learners
Duration
32 weeks + 1 week study break
Credits
60
Delivery
Work-based & Online
Programme overview
Module 1: Communication and Safety
Develop strong observation skills to identify potential threats, while applying effective communication strategies and delivering customer service in a security environment.
Module 2: Conflicts and Incidents
Learn how incidents are managed within New Zealand’s Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS), while supporting effective incident and emergency response. Build confidence operating security technology used to monitor, report, and respond to security events.
Module 3: Protective Security and Risk Factors
Understand the risks affecting security personnel, while applying protective security requirements in a range of environments. Develop foundational knowledge of basic life support and first aid to respond effectively in emergency situations.
Module 4: Efficiency and Effectiveness
Understand the factors that influence security risks, while applying protective security requirements in practical scenarios. Learn how to manage crowd control and monitor entry and exit points within a professional security context.
Entry requirements
- Learners must currently be working in the security sector.
- All learners must have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English. Each application will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Only people with the right to work and study in New Zealand may apply
Graduate outcomes
Upon completing the NZ Certificate in Security (Foundation) (Level 3), graduates will be able to:
- Communicate effectively, including preparing and delivering reports
- Maintain confidentiality and respond appropriately to emergencies
- Conduct themselves professionally and ethically
- Apply NZ security legislation and manage risks effectively
- Operate security systems and technology confidently
Career opportunities
On completion of this programme, graduates can progress into roles such as:
- Security Team Leader
- Security Supervisor
- Security Operations Manager
Skills learned in security can also help you transition into other fields such as:
- Police or Law Enforcement
- Corrections (Prison) Officer
- Customs / Border Security
- Emergency Services
- Risk and Safety roles in other industries
These are not direct promotions within a security company but are common career pathways for people with strong security, observation, and incident management experience.
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