Security guard training is governed by the provinces and territories. Six provinces require 33.5 to 54 hours of training to get a security license. Four provinces and the territories require ZERO training. Even with 40 hours of training, these security guards are ill-prepared for the challenging, dangerous, and litigious situations they are expected to engage in. Many who have taken provincial training find it to be poor quality and of limited use.
CA🍁SP reviewed the existing training programs, surveyed and consulted with industry, and concluded that the best option was to have basic security training focus on aspects of security general to the security industry. This ensures that the limited training time provides learners with knowledge and skills that they will need to perform safely and effectively. Practical, duty-specific, and post-specific training would be delegated to employers and specialized courses.
CA🍁SP‘s National Basic Security Training Standards are available here.
