Operate Basic Security Equipment course is one of the two mandatory Senior Security Officer (SSO) course. It 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 authorized entry
• Able to operate the access control equipment in accordance to organization
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Able to report the location of unauthorized entry
• Able to identify the nature of unauthorized 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

• Security officers with a license from Police Licencing and Regulatory Department with 6-months security industry experience; or
• Primary School Leaving Certificate (PSLE) or equivalent; or
• At least 3 WSQ Statements of Attainment in Workplace Literacy or Numeracy (WPLN) at Level 1 or 2 (eg under ESS, ESS)

*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 – 3rd day (2 hours)

Course Schedule
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