Duration
18 weeks including holidays
Start Date
Campus
Manukau, Hamilton
Credits
60
Delivery
In class / blended
Observation placement
30 hours
Programme overview
The Security sector is booming throughout New Zealand as organisations aim to keep staff, customers, and clients safe during changing and sometimes challenging times. Set your future ablaze – enrol in one of the most sought-after security programmes available. Graduate with the skills to be a highly capable and professional security professional with a paved pathway into higher studies.
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End Date
- 22/01/2024
- 10/06/2024
- 28/10/2024
- 24/05/2024
- 11/10/2024
- 21/03/2025
Start Date
End Date
- 12/02/2024
- 24/06/2024
- 11/10/2024
- 14/06/2024
- 25/10/2024
- 4/04/2025
What you study
This programme serves as an introduction to the security industry. You will learn about the practices, laws, and roles within the security industry including:
- Security technology and equipment operations
- Health and safety
- Physical fitness
- Conflict and stress management
- Emergency incident responses
- First Aid certification
You will also complete 30 hours industry placement shadow-observing in an event and/or retail security environment.
This programme can allow you to achieve a Ministry of Justice security ‘Certificate of Approval’ (COA). Applicants age 18+ with no criminal background or a ‘clean slate’ and a COA can legally work in security in New Zealand.
This programme can allow you to achieve a Ministry of Justice security ‘Certificate of Approval’ (COA). Applicants age 18+ with no criminal background or a ‘clean slate’ and a COA can legally work in security in New Zealand.
Career opportunities
- Security guard
- VIP protection
- Corrections officer
- Concierge
- Patrol officer
Entry requirements
- Open to students who are 17 years of age or older
- Physically able to cope with a range of demands as applicable to personnel working in the security sector
- Sufficient English language skills to complete this programme which is taught and assessed in English.
- This programme is not available for international students.
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