Operate Basic Security Equipment (OBSE) | SSO

Operate Basic Security Equipment (OBSE) course is one of the mandatory Security Officer (SO) course. All Security Officers are required to complete this course by December 2025 to maintain deployability (For more details, please click HERE.
This course covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of a security personnel to operate an access control, alarm monitoring and closed circuit television (CCTV) monitoring equipment.

Learning Outcomes

Able to identify the access points of entry for different levels of authorised entry
Able to operate the access control equipment in accordance to organisation
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Able to report the location of unauthorised entry
Able to identify the nature of unauthorised entry
Able to carry out basic troubleshooting and report any equipment fault to the supervisor
Able to complete relevant documentation relating to the access control equipment

For whom

Security Personnel

Entry Requirements

Able to listen, read, write and speak English at WPLN Level 2 or equivalent

*Those that do not meet the entry requirements will be subjected to interview before acceptance.

Learners should also be able to read a computer monitor and see at a distance and possess basic skills in operating a computer

Course Duration and Timings
1.5 days (12 training hours), 0900hrs to 1800hrs daily
Summative Assessment by POLWEL – 2nd day (2 hours)
*All learners must attain an assessment outcome of ‘Competent’ to complete the course.

Course Fees:

Full Course Fees	$479.60
With SSG Funding, ≥21 years old (For Singaporeans and PRs)	$259.60
With SSG Funding, ≥40 years old (For Singaporeans only)	$171.60