Firearm Handling Skills
Structured training focused on responsible firearm handling, safety procedures and operational awareness for eligible security personnel.
PROFESSIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION
Security Training Courses in Pretoria
Build practical security expertise through structured training designed for aspiring security officers, experienced professionals and employers. Explore PSIRA Grades E–A, SASSETA skills programmes, National Key Point training and other career-focused security courses in Pretoria.
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Career-focused security training
SASSETA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
SASSETA Security Courses in Pretoria
National Certificate: General Security Practices
SAQA ID 58577
NQF Level 3
Develop Practical Skills for the Security Industry
Our SASSETA-focused training programmes in Pretoria provide structured learning opportunities for individuals and organisations seeking practical security skills. Training options can be structured around full-time, part-time, distance and e-learning requirements, depending on the programme.
Learners can develop competencies across areas such as patrol operations, access control, asset protection, incident response and security supervision. The programmes are designed to support professional development while helping learners build knowledge relevant to the South African private security environment.
For experienced security personnel, Recognition of Prior Learning may provide an additional pathway where applicable. Our range of certificates, skills programmes and short courses gives learners opportunities to build their knowledge progressively as their career develops.
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AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
SASSETA Security Training Pathways
Skills Level 1 — Patrol Security Officer
Develop foundational knowledge in patrol duties, observation, incident reporting and routine security operations.
Skills Level 2 — Access Control Officer
Learn principles of access management, visitor control, monitoring procedures and protection of premises.
Skills Level 3 — Asset & Reaction Officer
Expand your operational knowledge in asset protection, security response and managing security-related incidents.
Skills Level 4 — First-Line Supervisor
Build supervisory capabilities covering team coordination, workplace procedures, compliance and operational leadership.
Skills Level 5 — Security Supervisor
Strengthen advanced supervisory knowledge in planning, leadership, risk awareness and security operations management.
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PSIRA SECURITY TRAINING
PSIRA Grades E–A Training in Pretoria
Build your security career from entry level to advanced supervision.
Registration No. 4409118
Structured Training for Every Career Stage
Our PSIRA-oriented security training programmes in Pretoria are structured to support learners entering the private security industry as well as personnel seeking to progress into higher levels of responsibility.
Flexible learning arrangements can make training easier to fit around work and personal commitments. Depending on the programme, learners may have access to classroom-based and self-study approaches.
Training covers important areas of security operations including access control, patrol procedures, information protection, reporting, workplace safety and supervisory responsibilities. Progressing through the different grades can help learners build broader knowledge as their professional responsibilities increase.
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PSIRA Grades E–A training
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TRAINING LEVELS
PSIRA Security Training Grades
PSIRA Grade E
Entry-level security training introducing essential duties, workplace procedures and basic guarding responsibilities.
PSIRA Grade D
Develop knowledge of security procedures, access control, safety practices and protection of premises.
PSIRA Grade C
Expand operational capabilities through patrol procedures, workplace safety and effective security practices.
PSIRA Grade B
Prepare for greater responsibility through supervisory, coordination and security control principles.
PSIRA Grade A
Advanced training covering security administration, management responsibilities and operational oversight.
TRAIN WITH PURPOSE
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Critical infrastructure security
SPECIALISED SECURITY TRAINING
National Key Point Training in Pretoria
Specialist preparation for personnel working in sensitive security environments.
Training for High-Security Environments
National Key Point training is designed to provide security personnel with knowledge relevant to protecting designated facilities and critical infrastructure. The programme focuses on security awareness, site protection and appropriate responses to security incidents.
Participants can develop an understanding of threat awareness, emergency procedures, access management and protective security practices relevant to sensitive locations. These skills are particularly important for personnel working around facilities where enhanced security measures are required.
The training is suited to security personnel and other eligible individuals whose duties involve the protection of people, property, facilities or critical assets. It provides an additional area of professional development for individuals looking to broaden their security capabilities.
Security Awareness
Threat Response
Site Protection
