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21 Jun 2016|UncategorizedSecurity
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Adding value to your skill set by joining the Perth Security Training Academy

Are you looking to become a certified security officer? Do you know that one of the first steps towards joining a security team is to get the essential training? Perth Security Training Academy (PSTA) provides individuals with state-of-the-art and professional training. Through our training program, you can add valuable security skills to your portfolio.

How you can benefit by choosing PSTA:

The PSTA’s security training program offers a range of benefits to individuals which include the following:

  • A success rate of 91% in all independent tests with free after-assessment training for individuals who are unable to pass the test.
  • Professional security trainers teach you about the basics of security including how to communicate effectively, respond to security risks, and follow workplace safety procedures.
  • Flexibility to join the training program at day or night. The night program is a suitable choice for individuals working during the day.
  • We provide training for getting certified for CPP20212 (Security Operations or Crowd Control) and HLTAID003 (First Aid). This includes guidance on how to follow with security standards and protocols.
  • Our comfortable and carefully designed premises are best suited for adult security organizations.

The CPP20212 Certification:

The CPP20212 is one of the most valuable certifications for individuals looking to work in the security industry. It provides a wide range of employment opportunities including roles in sporting events, shopping centers, and industrial sites. By getting licensed under the CPP20212, you can open doorways to a rewarding and exciting career in security.

Join the PSTA today to get your security guard license to begin working as a Crowd Controller or (Unarmed) Security Officer. If you have any questions regarding our training program or the CPP20212 certification, feel free to reach out to us right away.

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21 Jun 2016|UncategorizedTraining
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Everything you need to know about Security Training Programs

Security training programs enable individuals to learn about the essentials of security. Most programs aim to help individuals open pathways to a career in security. There are various roles that professionals within the security industry can take up including security officers, crowd controllers, and guards. In this blog post, we cover the basics of security training programs.

The importance of a security training program:

A number of states in Australia have formal training standards that officers must follow in order to become licensed. In the past, training may have been provided on-the-job, but now it is mandatory for individuals to become certified before taking up a role in the security industry.

Security training programs teach individuals about the basics of following security standards and help them develop skills in first aid, observation, risk management, investigation, crowd control, verbal and written communication, and crisis management.

Through a security training program such as the one offered by the PSTA, individuals can achieve the Certificate II in Security Operations – CPP20212. This certification is the minimum requirement for individuals to get licensed as a security professional in Perth.

Earn the necessary experience:

Most employers look for a certain level of experience when hiring a security officer or crowd controller. A comprehensive security training program such as the one offered by the PSTA helps you prepare for these job roles by training you under real-world environment. Our state-of-the-art on-premise facility and professional security trainers teach you exactly how to tackle real-world security situations. We put you through a number of drills and simulations to help you earn the necessary experience for working in the security industry.

If you would like to learn more about the security training program at PSTA or how we can help you get licensed as a security officer, contact us right away.

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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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