The Security Tripartite Cluster (STC)’s recommendations made on 31 Jan 2023, had updated the mandatory training requirements under the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) Skills Ladder for the security industry. These updated training requirements would better support tripartite efforts to upskill the workforce as the industry increasingly leverages technology to support its operations under the Security Industry Transformation Map (ITM).
1. Changes to Mandatory Courses for Security Officer and Senior Security Officer
| SECURITY OFFICER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Existing Mandatory Courses | Updated Mandatory Courses | Training Duration for Updated Mandatory Courses |
| Guard and Patrol (Provide Guard and Patrol Services) |
Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services, and Operate Basic Security Equipment) * |
Three Days [Additional one day from existing course] |
| Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) |
No change | Three Days (No change) |
| Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats) |
No change | Two Days (No change) |
| SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER | ||
| Existing Mandatory Courses | Updated Mandatory Courses | Training Duration for Updated Mandatory Courses |
| Access Control Management (Operate Basic Security Equipment) | Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Function)* |
Two days [Additional half day] |
| Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behavior) |
No change | Two Days (No change) |
Read up on the courses here or to register for the upcoming classes!
2. Enhancements to the Training Requirements for SOs and SSOs will be made mandatory effective 1 Jan 2024
To have a better understanding of the timeline and what it entails, read more about this change on MHA’s website HERE.
