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Embark on a rewarding journey in the security industry and stay updated with the latest in-demand skills with our Security Full Qualifications Courses! Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit and/or up to $250 UTAP Funding (for NTUC Members). T&Cs apply.
With the rise in global terrorism and increased security issues, expanding the pool of skilled security professionals in Singapore has become an urgent and immediate need. Playing a crucial role in the multi-pronged approach to enhancing the security of our nation, NTUC LearningHub provides a comprehensive range of training courses ranging from advanced certification for security personnel to basic security skills for those new to the industry. We are proud to be one of the largest WSQ security training provider for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
How Does The Security Sector PWM Work? The PWM for the security sector is a five-level career progression model. Each level ensures that security officers receive wages that correspond with their skills and productivity. Check out the job roles and required training to advance through the ranks in the infographic below.The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) was developed by the Security Tripartite Cluster (STC) consisting of unions, employers and the government to help uplift
low-wage workers in the security sector. Security agencies must meet the PWM wages and training requirements for all Singaporean and PRs security officers.
To remain competitive and enjoy a higher salary in the security industry, you are encouraged to upgrade your current skill sets to enhance your productivity and move up the salary scale.
How Does The Security Sector PWM Work? The PWM for the security sector is a five-level career progression model. Each level ensures that security officers receive wages that correspond with their skills and productivity. Check out the job roles and required training to advance through the ranks in the infographic below.
Security Officer
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) #
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, new SOs will need to pass the following enhanced module, and Incident Response and Threat Observation before being deployed.
* In-service SOs will be required to complete the following module by 31 Dec 2025
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
Personal Private Investigator
Security Officer (SO) Entry Level
Complete Mandatory Basic Licensing Units- see below:
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)*
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)*
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, new SOs will need to pass the following enhanced module, and Incident Response and Threat Observation before being deployed.
* In-service SOs will be required to complete the following module by 31 Dec 2025
Senior Security Officer (SSO)
* Existing SSOs will need to pass the additional module by 31 Dec 2025
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, NEW SSOs will need to pass the following
- Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers) *
- Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework) #
- Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel) #
- Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk #
Senior Security Supervisor (SSS)
- Manpower Planning (Monitor and Review Security Operations) *
- Manpower Planning (Conduct Operation Briefing and Debriefing) #
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents) #
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers) #
- Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
Chief Security Officer (CSO)
+ 2 Diploma Modules – see below:
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework) *
- Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment) #
- Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment) #
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations) #
- ^ Guard and Patrol,Access Control Management(Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment)
- ^ Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
- ^ Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behaviour)
- ^ Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) #
- ^ Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Function)
Recommended Courses:
- Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places)
- Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd and Traffic Control)
- Stakeholder Management (Handle Enquiries and Request)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Person and Bag)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening and Search of Vehicle)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
# Pre-requisite: You will need to own a Smartphone with an internet connection and QR code scanner function (this shall be used during the POLWEL assessment)
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security
- ^ Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers)
- ^ Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework)
- ^ Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel)
- ^ Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk)
(Add either one of the modules below for full qualification)
- ^ Access Control Management (Perform Security Command Centre Activities at Client’s Premises)
- ^ Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
Recommended Courses:
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers)
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
- ^ Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment)
- ^ Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment)
- ^ Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
- ^ Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- ^ Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- ^ Performance Management (Manage Performance of Security Personnel)
- ^ Manpower Planning (Develop a Manpower Deployment Plan)
Recommended Courses:
- Contract Management (Prepare And Submit Tender For Security Services)
- Contingency Management (Assess And Manage Security Risk Control Measures)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
WSQ Security Technology
- Security Surveillance Management (Principles of CCTV)
- Principles of Intruder Alarm System
- Infrastructure Support (Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems)
- Electronic Fundementals in Security Technology (Electrical and electronic Systems Maintenance)
- Application of Command Centre Operation
Professional Development
- Fraud & Misconduct Investigation Course
- Fundamentals of Building Services and Safety (FBSS)
- Investigative Interview Techniques Course
- Managing Events Physical Security Risks
- Physical Violence Response and Intervention Techniques (PVRIT)
- Security Officer Self Protection (SOSP)
- Basic FM Enabler Course (Level 1)
- Handling Workplace Harassment (Legislations And Rights)
- WSQ Response to workplace violence(Level 2)
Security Officer
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) #
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, new SOs will need to pass the following enhanced module, and Incident Response and Threat Observation before being deployed.
* In-service SOs will be required to complete the following module by 31 Dec 2025
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
Personal Private Investigator
Security Officer (SO) Entry Level
Complete Mandatory Basic Licensing Units- see below:
- Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)*
- Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)*
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, new SOs will need to pass the following enhanced module, and Incident Response and Threat Observation before being deployed.
* In-service SOs will be required to complete the following module by 31 Dec 2025
Senior Security Officer (SSO)
* Existing SSOs will need to pass the additional module by 31 Dec 2025
* Effective 1 Jan 2024, NEW SSOs will need to pass the following
- Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers) *
- Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework) #
- Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel) #
- Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk #
Senior Security Supervisor (SSS)
- Manpower Planning (Monitor and Review Security Operations) *
- Manpower Planning (Conduct Operation Briefing and Debriefing) #
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents) #
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers) #
- Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
Chief Security Officer (CSO)
+ 2 Diploma Modules – see below:
- Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework) *
- Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment) #
- Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment) #
- Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations) #
- ^ Guard and Patrol,Access Control Management(Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment)
- ^ Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
- ^ Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behaviour)
- ^ Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) #
- ^ Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Function)
Recommended Courses:
- Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places)
- Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd and Traffic Control)
- Stakeholder Management (Handle Enquiries and Request)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Person and Bag)
- Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening and Search of Vehicle)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
# Pre-requisite: You will need to own a Smartphone with an internet connection and QR code scanner function (this shall be used during the POLWEL assessment)
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Security
- ^ Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers)
- ^ Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework)
- ^ Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel)
- ^ Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risk)
(Add either one of the modules below for full qualification)
- ^ Access Control Management (Perform Security Command Centre Activities at Client’s Premises)
- ^ Access Control Management (Deploy Security Equipment)
Recommended Courses:
- Performance Management (Lead and Manage A Team of Security Officers)
- Incident Response (Contribute to the Management of Security Incidents)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
- ^ Capability Development (Achieve Work Effectiveness in Security Environment)
- ^ Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment)
- ^ Quality Assurance and Audit (Manage Security Operations)
- ^ Security Operations Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
- ^ Incident Response (Manage Security Emergencies)
- ^ Performance Management (Manage Performance of Security Personnel)
- ^ Manpower Planning (Develop a Manpower Deployment Plan)
Recommended Courses:
- Contract Management (Prepare And Submit Tender For Security Services)
- Contingency Management (Assess And Manage Security Risk Control Measures)
^ Courses are conducted on a modular basis only. Take these courses to attain a full qualification.
WSQ Security Technology
- Security Surveillance Management (Principles of CCTV)
- Principles of Intruder Alarm System
- Infrastructure Support (Structured & Fibre Optics Cabling Systems)
- Electronic Fundementals in Security Technology (Electrical and electronic Systems Maintenance)
- Application of Command Centre Operation
- Fraud & Misconduct Investigation Course
- Fundamentals of Building Services and Safety (FBSS)
- Investigative Interview Techniques Course
- Managing Events Physical Security Risks
- Physical Violence Response and Intervention Techniques (PVRIT)
- Security Officer Self Protection (SOSP)
- Basic FM Enabler Course (Level 1)
- Handling Workplace Harassment (Legislations And Rights)
- WSQ Response to workplace violence(Level 2)