Occupational Certificate: Security Officer NQF Level 3
Occupational Certificate: Security Officer NQF Level 3
The Occupational Certificate: Security Officer (SAQA ID 110866) is designed to prepare learners with the knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience required to operate effectively as a Security Officer within the private security environment.
The qualification develops the learner’s ability to protect people, property, assets and facilities by performing security duties such as patrolling, guarding, monitoring access and identifying potential security threats. Learners are equipped to deter, detect and appropriately respond to criminal and unlawful activities while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge Modules, Practical Skill Modules and Work Experience Modules.
Knowledge Modules:
• 541401-000-00-KM-01, Introduction to the Security Industry.
• 541401-000-00-KM-02, Legislation and Regulations Influencing the Security Industry.
• 541401-000-00-KM-03, Health and Safety.
• 541401-000-00-KM-04, Communications in the Security Environment.
• 541401-000-00-KM-05, Security Equipment.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 26.
Practical Skill Modules:
• 541401-000-00-PM-01, Inspect, Operate and Record Security Equipment.
• 541401-000-00-PM-02, Conduct Regular Patrols and Inspections of Buildings and/or Facilities.
• 541401-000-00-PM-03, Perform Access and Egress Control.
• 541401-000-00-PM-04, Evacuate Premises and Contact Appropriate Emergency Role-players.
• 541401-000-00-PM-05, Carry Out Emergency Responses.
• 541401-000-00-PM-06, Give Evidence in Court.
Total number of credits for the Practical Skills component: 26.
Work Experience Modules:
• 541401-000-00-WM-01, Security Equipment Inspection and Basic Maintenance Processes.
• 541401-000-00-WM-02, Patrolling Processes.
• 541401-000-00-WM-03, Access and Egress Control Processes.
• 541401-000-00-WM-04, Emergency Incident Management Processes.
• 541401-000-00-WM-05, Security Reporting, Recording and Legal Processes.
Total Number of credits for the Workplace Experience component: 34.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Conduct patrol within a designated security environment.
2. Conduct access and egress control.
3. Identify and respond to emergency situations in a security situation environment.
4. Complete written reports of occurrences, duties performed and comprehensive descriptions of observations.
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