NZ Certificate in Security (Foundation) (Level 3)
Justice & Policing
A course by
NZSE
This 18-week Level 3 certificate programme provides foundational skills and knowledge for a career in the security sector, including operational practices, health and safety, conflict management, and first aid, with industry placement and pathways to higher studies.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 18 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Professional Security Practices
Understand and apply security industry practices, laws, and roles effectively.
Operations and Technology
Operate security technology and equipment proficiently.
Health and Safety
Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to security work.
What You're Signing Up For
The Security sector is booming throughout New Zealand as organisations aim to keep staff, customers, and clients safe during changing and sometimes challenging times. This programme serves as an introduction to the security industry, teaching practices, laws, roles, security technology and equipment operation, health and safety, physical fitness, conflict and stress management, emergency incident response, and First Aid certification. It includes 30 hours industry placement shadowing in event or retail security environments, and may enable graduates to achieve the Ministry of Justice security Certificate of Approval (COA), allowing legal employment in security. Career outcomes include security guard, VIP protection, corrections officer, concierge, and patrol officer. Delivery is blended with in-class sessions at Manukau and Hamilton campuses.
Course Content
- Security technology and equipment operations
- Health and safety practices
- Physical fitness requirements
- Conflict and stress management
- Emergency incident responses
- First Aid certification
- 30 hours industry placement/shadowing in security environment
What you need to know first
Minimum age 17 years
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Security Services
Law Enforcement
Justice
Future employment opportunities might be
Security guard
VIP protection
Corrections officer