New Zealand Certificate in Security (Foundation)

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Security Services

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

It is highly recommended that education organisations offering programmes leading towards this qualification incorporate the requirement for the Security COA (certificate of approval) into their programmes.
Details of the COA can be found: https://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/licences-certificates/pspla/

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

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.
Graduates will be capable of carrying out a broad range of tasks under limited supervision and will demonstrate transferable skills in a security work environment.