Concerts, bars, festivals and sports events all rely on a skilled team of security professionals to keep everyone safe and enjoying themselves. A fast-paced role in exciting and varied settings await youin a career in security.
Qualified security staff are always in demand, and with training delivered on the job, it’s a great career to jump into with EarnLearn Services.
Training in security opens a diverse range of career options in a variety of roles, from keeping people safe at large events to coordinating behind the scenes in security communication centres.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the security sector with individuals who have obtained the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work as a security officer.
This qualification is suitable for individuals who want to operate as a security officer in the security industry or for individuals already operating in the security industry who would like to gain recognition for current experience.
Learners will be capable of carrying out a broad range of tasks under limited supervision and will demonstrate transferable skills in a security work environment.
In security, reputation is everything. Whether you’re leading an organisation that provides high-level security services, running a protection division, or a front-line security officer, you need to be the best in the business – and that means having the right skills, knowledge, and on-job experience.
Nothing beats experience, and the best way to get it is on-job combined with perfectly matched training that is complete, correct, and robust.
Upskilling your staff in Team Leadership helps you:
Upskilling your staff in Team Leadership helps them:
This programme teaches security professionals these essential skills to ramp up their security careers and builds confidence in:
EarnLearn is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. We are your industry-endorsed training partner and are committed to helping you build a successful business through world-class customer service. We are the workplace training specialist for service sector employers in Adult Education, Financial Services, Regulatory Practice and Security. We help our customers succeed by growing their talent.
This essential skills programme is just one of many that will benefit your business and employees. Talk to your EarnLearn account manager for no obligation advice and programmes to fit your needs or email us on SLC@earnlearn-tepukenga.ac.nz.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand with individuals who have obtained an intermediate level of operational and technical skills, experience, knowledge and performance for the security sector.
The qualification is suitable for people who intend to operate in higher level roles within the security sector.
Graduates will be capable of carrying out security work under minimal supervision in the security environment.
Upskilling your staff in Team Leadership helps you:
Upskilling your staff in Team Leadership helps them:
This programme helps your trainees to develop the strong communication skills essential to leading a great team. They will also gain confidence in:
EarnLearn is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. We are your industry-endorsed training partner and are committed to helping you build a successful business through world-class customer service. We are the workplace training specialist for service sector employers in Adult Education, Financial Services, Regulatory Practice and Security. We help our customers succeed by growing their talent.
This essential skills programme is just one of many that will benefit your business and employees. Talk to your EarnLearn account manager for no obligation advice and programmes to fit your needs or email us on SLC@earnlearn-tepukenga.ac.nz.
Managing conflict is a key skill for those in the security industry. There are mandatory training requirements to ensure all individuals are armed with the knowledge and skills to manage conflict situations.
The training applies to both Licence and Certificate of Approval holders. Crowd controllers, crowd controller employees, property guards, property guard employees, personal guards and personal guard employees.
There are three NZQA unit standards that need to be achieved:
EarnLearn is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. We are your industry-endorsed training partner and are committed to helping you build a successful business through world-class customer service. We are the workplace training specialist for service sector employers in Adult Education, Financial Services, Regulatory Practice and Security. We help our customers succeed by growing their talent.
This essential skills programme is just one of many that will benefit your business and employees. Talk to your EarnLearn account manager for no obligation advice and programmes to fit your needs or email us on SLC@earnlearn-tepukenga.ac.nz.
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