Are You Considering Security Guard Training?

If you own any type of large scale social venue, particularly one with a liquor license, having effective security guards is paramount. Likewise if you are considering a career in the security professions then you will want to have proper training to widen your job prospects and better ensure your own safety on the job.

Before you begin your training you need to understand that being a security guard is not an easy job. It comes with a lot of responsibility as you are left in charge of the safety of your employer, your co-workers and the general public. In addition to this, depending on your venue, you will potentially run into dangerous situations.

Security guard training is useful for a number of professions. It heightens your awareness in difficult situations, lets you know what to look for and allows you to diffuse them diplomatically. Here are some of the most common jobs that require security guard training.

Crowd Control

In cases such as a sports game, controlling the movement of thousands of people is important. With little care or control there is the risk of chaos and possibly even violence. Ensure your venue doesn’t suffer damage to its’ reputation by effectively managing your crowd control.

General guarding

Intoxicated patrons can be very difficult to deal with. When running a venue you do not want to be wasting your time trying to convince them to leave or even putting yourself in the way of violence, particularly when you have a business to take care of. A general guard can ensure that intoxicated patrons don’t enter the premises and those who are inside are removed.

Body Guarding

Personal body guarding is important for well known figures and can be a well paid industry. As such it is competitive and good training is required if you want to be successful in this field.

Security Guard Training Requirements

If you live in South Australia, you will be required to pass your Certificate I and Certificate II in Security Operations. Combined these Certificates cover a 2 week period, require no prerequisites and cover a wide range of courses from effective communication to screening and workplace safety.

If you are considering a career as a security guard, make sure you get the best possible training, again to widen your job prospects and better ensure your safety. Likewise venue owners should require top notch training of their own security guards to minimise problems and maintain their reputation.

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The course was delivered well with good interaction from group and trainer. Trainer had a friendly manner.

Emergency warden course.

Steve was nothing less than professional and very knowledgeable. He made what is usually a very bland training topic quite amusing and entertaining, while getting the important learning across effectively. The group were engaged and interactive during the session. Who doesn’t like having a good go of a fire extinguisher, too! Highly recommend Steve and Australasian Fire and Safety.

Just completed an emergency warden course. Very informative. I could certainly tell that he knows a lot about this subject and he was able to deliver the message very well.

Always amazing! I have been going to renew my Fire Warden certification for about 15 years now, and will continue to do so while Steve is running the courses. Always makes it relatable and interesting, and encourages student participation.

Informative, entertaining and well-run course. Professionally presented adult learning, with enough humour to engage participants in the very important but reasonably dry subject matter. Steve is very knowledgeable and maintains enthusiasm throughout the day. I will wear the red hat with confidence (though hopefully I never need to!).

It was a different type of learning with the trainer. He was informative, engaging, fun and patient with trainees. The best training ever.

“Australasian Fire & Safety provide fire training for our new shift managers. They are very friendly and a pleasure to deal with. The sessions are well structured, informative, practical and engaging”

“The group very much enjoyed the professional, efficient and hands on training with Australasian Fire and Safety.”

1 hour Extinguisher training course. Nov 2017

Jeff most liked:

Involvement of all in attendance. Presentation was excellent.

Steve is an excellent trainer. Strongly recommended.

Emergency Warden course.

I have used AF&S to arrange both onsite and offsite training. They have been a pleasure to deal with administratively and we have received positive feedback from staff regarding the training provided.

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Very clear and direct – good examples and easy to relate. Keep it up!

Emergency Warden course

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easy to follow – not too many words on presentation. Very engaging.

Emergency Warden Course.

This was a VERY informational course which I would HIGHLY recommend to others, for home or work use

(Emergency Warden course)

Australasian Fire & Safety are a very professional company and I have nothing but good things to say about them. All the staff are helpful and pleasant to deal with and always respond to queries in a very timely manner. I would recommend Australasian Fire & Safety to anyone looking to complete their training.

We have used Australasian Fire & Safety as our provider for fire warden training over the last 4 years. They have provided excellent training presenters, facilities and course content. Steve and his staff provide a great service and we will continue work with them for all our future needs would recommend them to anyone needing fire & safety training.

The Australasian Fire & Safety team has provided training to our organisation for many years. The training sessions are perfect overviews of the necessary detail required for our business needs. The sessions are extremely well structured, planned and focused with the instructor also managing to enlighten us with some humour which made the session interesting and understandable. I definitely feel confident in offering their service to clients.

Steve and his team are always a reliable source of information and AF&S is our preferred fire and safety training provider. Having conducted training for our student leadership team for the past few years I would highly recommend them. They are willing to go beyond usual training requirements, and tailor their services to our unique needs.