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Security Training Programs - Justice Institute of British Columbia The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC), on behalf of Registrar of the Security Programs Division of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, 'which 'regulates the security industry in' BC, is responsible 'for the development and maintenance of training standards, and the administration of Security Training,' including 'the administration of monitored examinations for security courses, the inspection and quality control of schools and approved security instructors ' In British Columbia, in accordance with the Private Investigators and Security Agencies Act and Regulations, requires that 'contract security companies and employees be licensed prior to taking part in security duties.' These 'requirements apply to alarm monitor and service personnel, armored car companies, locksmiths, private investigators, security consultants, and security patrol (guard) personnel, and include background clearance requirements.' Furthermore, 'applications for licensing may only be submitted by an employer on behalf of a prospective employee.' Security guard/patrol employees, in accordance with Security Training Regulation, must 'complete mandatory training prior to eligibility for Provincial licensing;' such training is comprised of 2 courses including Basic Standards Training 1 (BST1) and Basic Standards Training 2 (BST2). These Courses 'must be successfully completed through an approved training school, and evidence of completion must be attached to a license application.' Individuals possessing, within the past 3 years, 'peace office experience' may be eligible for exemption for BST1 and BST2 training; individuals who want to be considered for training exemption must complete and submit 'an Application for Training Exemption,' available at the JIBC website. BST1 training may be completed via 'an on-line course' offered directly by the JIBC. The Course will include an Introduction to Private Security, Security Guards Legal Rights, Patrol Duties and Responsibilities, Control Procedures, and Fire Prevention, Detection and Safety. To successfully complete the Course, students must write a final examination consisting of 100 multiple choice questions. Candidates 'must obtain a minimum mark of sixty (60) percent' on the examination 'in order to pass.' Upon successful completion of BST1 training, candidates may proceed to BST2 level training. The latter is not offered online. Rather, BST1 and BST2 truing are available via 1 of over 53 JIBC 'approved security training schools in' BC. These schools are located in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Campbell River, Castlegar, Coldstream, Courtenay, Kamloops, Kelowna, Mission, Nanaimo, New Westminster, Penticton, Prince George, Prince Rupert, Quesnel, Surrey, Terace, Vancouver, and Victoria. Further information about approved training schools in British Columbia may be obtained by contacting PCTIA at (604) 660-4400.
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