Basic Licensing Units for Security Licence
The Basic Licensing Units (BLUs) are the compulsory WSQ security courses needed for a security licence in Singapore.
Unless exempted by the Police Regulatory Department (PRD) of the Singapore Police Force, anyone who is keen to become a security officer will have to take and successfully pass the 3 WSQ courses below before getting the security licence.
1. Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment) (with effect from 01 Jan 2024, the module “Guard and Patrol (Provide Guard and Patrol Services)” will no longer be available) For more information, please click HERE.
2. PWM-Security: Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)
3. PWM-Security:Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats) (with effect from Jan 2020, candidates who do not pass this module can only be deployed at warehouses and condominiums)
After successful completion of the 3 WSQ modules, trainee may apply for the Security ID card.
More information on the security officer licence can be found here: STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR SECURITY LICENCE
Course Fees and Duration
| Course Title | No. of Days (incl assessment) |
Course Fees | ||
| Full Course Fees | With SSG Funding | With SSG Funding | ||
| ≥ 21 years old (Singaporeans and PRs) | ≥ 40 years old (Singaporeans only) | |||
| Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment) | 4 days | $457.80 | $247.80 | $163.80 |
| PWM-Security: Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) | 4 days | $430.91 | $233.24 | $154.17 |
| PWM-Security: Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats) | 3 days | $479.60 | $259.60 | $171.60 |
Entry Requirements
- Able to listen, read, write and speak English at WPLN Level 2 or equivalent
* Those who do not meet the entry requirements will be subjected to interview before acceptance.
NTUC members can enjoy 50% *unfunded course fee support for up to $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above; this will apply from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025) each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP.
*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy. This excludes registration fees, misc. fees etc.
Average teacher: student ratio for each module is 1 : 20.
To view our upcoming course schedules, please visit: BLU Course Schedule
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