Security Courses
Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management
Learn essential skills needed to be a security officer in this 3-day course: guard duty, patrolling, incident reporting, access control, alarm & CCTV operation.
Threat Observation
Master the skills to detect and respond to terrorist risks & threats, including suspicious behavior, objects, bomb threats and handling the after-incident response.
Incident Response
Gain the skills & knowledge to handle key security incidents, e.g. facility damage, fire, crime, medical incidents, arresting suspects and giving evidence in court.
1. About the Courses
Who are these courses suitable for?
These courses are designed for individuals seeking a career in the Security Industry.
They cover basic security skills and knowledge required to be deployed as a security officer. You may refer here for the steps to become a security officer with these courses: https://www.tp.edu.sg/research-and-industry/security-industry-institute/how-to-become-a-security-officer.html.
*New entrants must complete all 3 basic licensing units - Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services And Operate Basic Security Equipment), Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) & Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats).
Do the courses need to be taken in sequence?
No, you may take the courses in any order, although it's recommended to take the sequence that requires the least time to complete.
What is the training mode and venue?
Courses will mostly be held physically at Temasek Polytechnic (face-to-face classroom training), with some parts delivered online through asynchronous e-learning.
You may click into the respective course pages for more information.
2. Application Process
How do I apply?
First, click into the respective course page to submit your interest in the course. You will receive a copy of your interest submission & the application links and instructions in your email inbox immediately after you have submitted interest.
Please follow the email instructions to complete your registration on the Skills Training and Enhancement Portal (STEP) portal by the stated deadline.
How do I make payment, check my application status and find out the next step?
Applicants should only make payment after the Programme Manager confirms the course via email. This usually occurs about two weeks before the course starts.
After confirmation, log in to the STEP portal, ‘accept’ the offer for the course, and proceed with payment.
To check your application status, log in to the STEP portal with SingPass and view under the 'Application' tab.
Further course details and preparation instructions will be provided once the course is confirmed and payment is completed.
3. Funding & Subsidies
Are these courses SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)-funded?
Yes, SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding are applicable at the following rates:
- Up to 90% for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above
- Up to 70% for Singapore Citizens aged below 40 or SPR / LTVP+
All subsidised course fees (inclusive of GST) are indicated in the respective course pages, accordingly.
Can I use SkillsFuture Credits (SFC) to pay for the courses?
Yes, you can. Additionally, other forms of payment allowed on the STEP registration portal are:
- Credit card (e-payment)
- Debit card (e-payment)
- eNETS (e-payment)
- PayNow (e-payment)
4. Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Is there a withdrawal and refund policy?
Participants may withdraw from the course without penalty if the request is raised 14 days or more before the course start date.
Any withdrawal made within 14 days from the course start date is subject to penalties as follow:
- 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date
- 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date
- No refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date