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23 Apr 2016|UncategorizedTraining
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The Benefits of the CPP20212 Certification

The CPP20212 certification covers all the basic legal and operational knowledge as well as the skills required to start working in the security industry. 57.5% of CPP20212 graduates report that they had an improved employment status after achieving the qualification.

This Certificate II in Security Operations provides a range of benefits to individuals. In this blog post, we discuss who this qualification is for and how can they benefit from it.

Who is the CPP20212 for?

The CPP20212 is essential for anyone that is looking to work as a security officer in Perth. Getting licensed under the CPP20212 is the minimum requirement for individuals to get employed in the security industry.

You should consider the CPP20212 qualification if you are:

  • Looking to start a career as a Crowd Controller or (Unarmed) Security Officer.
  • Associated with the security industry in any capacity and want to create a path towards new roles within this industry.

Other than this, there are certain restrictions on individuals who cannot apply for the CPP20212:

  • You must be 18 years or older for getting licensed.
  • You must have a good standard of fitness and health. If you are unable to maintain a reasonable level of fitness or are a potential danger to the security of the public, then you will not be able to get the license.
  • You must have satisfactory literacy skills and must not have a recorded conviction in the last 10 years.

Benefits of the CPP20212 qualification:

By getting certified for the CPP20212, you can receive the following benefits:

  • Get hands-on experience of dealing with real-life security scenarios and risks. The PSTA creates scenarios with actors and props to simulate a real-world environment.
  • Learn about self-defense, restraints, security protocols, first aid, and safety procedures.
  • Receive a complete medical assessment and evaluation.
  • Explore opportunities to a career in security by opening doorways to job roles including crowd controller, security officer, and security guard.
  • Obtain a nationally recognized security license that will enable you to work in the security industry anywhere nation-wide.

The PSTA helps you get certified for the CPP20212 through its world-class training program that is managed by some of the best security professionals in the world. Get yourself enrolled right away to unlock an exciting career in security.

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11 Apr 2016|UncategorizedSecurity
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The Importance of Security Training in the Workplace

A productive workforce is one of the characteristics of successful organizations. Empowering employees to think, behave, and act effectively is a goal for all businesses. For this, employees are often given technical training that teaches them how to interact with one another and get work done.

However, even the most well-thought-out organizational policies overlook components that are necessary for empowering security. Employees must be adequately trained to respond to security threats and concerns. Whether it is an act of aggression, a criminal incident, or an armed intruder, all of these can be a danger to the workplace.

By providing security training to your employees, you can address such security concerns safely. In this blog post, we present the benefits of security training for the workplace.

Executing Exit Plans for Emergencies:

All organizations have an emergency exit strategy in place in case of hazards such as a fire. Often, employees can lose sight of evacuation routes because of their everyday routine in the building. In such cases, the instinct is to run out of the building through the route that they know which can lead them directly into grave danger.

By providing security training to employees, you can teach them how to effectively and proactively execute exit plans for emergencies. Consistent training drills can help save the lives of everyone inside the building during emergencies.

Fighting Back in Hostile Situations:

The lack of security training for employees can lead to dangerous consequences during hostile situations. By training employees, you give them the ability to address hazardous situations. This helps you ensure that the workplace environment is safe and secure at all times.

Provides Stimulus to Act When Needed:

Most employees are unlikely to act in the face of danger because they have not been exposed to regular and repeated violence in the workplace. Therefore, when a security situation does come up, employees are unable to take the initiative to do something. The action they take does not necessarily have to be violent. It could also mean escaping from the building and informing the authorities. By providing security training to employees, you give them the necessary skills to recognize and take action against threats.

The Perth Security Training Academy (PSTA) provides world-class training services that can help you empower security within your organization. If you have any questions about our security training program or how we can help you, contact us right away.

 

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