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Work-Study Diploma in Security Operations
ITE College Central
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Work-Study
Work-Study Diploma
Prepare for a dynamic career in security operations with hands-on training in enforcement and policy implementation. This Work-Study Diploma equips you with practical skills and knowledge to excel in the evolving security industry.
Course duration: 30 months
Through this program, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to perform critical tasks such as security operations, access control and security surveillance management.
You will also be trained to handle incidents and emergency responses, conduct threat assessments, manage disorderly conduct and threatening behaviour, and enforce security legislation.
Prerequisite
Physically fit and have normal colour vision
Comfortable working 12-hour rotating shifts
Meet employer’s entry requirements, including medical criteria, security and background checks.
Customer service oriented with excellent communication and observation skills
Able to think critically and make good decisions under pressure
Job role
A self-driven, compliant individual who prioritises Singapore's security interests and is committed to safeguarding their assigned station and maintaining high-security standards.
Key responsibilities include enforcing relevant laws, managing incidents and crises, detecting security threats, performing crowd control in public areas and/or manage traffic on the roads.
The role requires vigilance, prompt response to security concerns, and effective collaboration with team members to ensure overall safety in the assigned area.
Work-Study Training pattern
Day Release - One day of classroom lessons per week at ITE, with the remaining work-week spent at the workplace for On-the-Job Training.
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What you'll learn
Analyse consumer behaviour
Enforce law and legislation
Enhance customer experience
Perform security duties
Perform security assessment
Manage incidents/crises
Communicate effectively in a security setting
Conduct security and investigation support
Detect security threats like forgery, illegal documentation
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:
ITE graduates from any one of the following courses + pass company screening & interview;
Nitec with GPA ≥ 2
All Courses
Higher Nitec:
All Courses
OR
In-service employees+ with:
Equivalent qualifications such as Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above
Relevant work experience
Strong employer endorsement
Free from colour appreciation deficiency
Physically fit
+In-service employee may be invited for an admission interview
Note:
Applicants applying for this course must be free from colour appreciation deficiency. A score of 100% from the Colour Blindness Test taken here is mandatory for course admission.
Career opportunities
WSDip in Security Operations graduates are employed by Law Enforcement Agencies or Private Security Agencies.
Some job titles held are Auxiliary Police Officer / Security Officer / Sergeant 1.
Upon graduation, trainees will have the opportunity to promote to Auxiliary Police Officer Supervisor/ Senior Security Officer / Sergeant 2, with a possible job deployment to other job functions.
Career advancement prospects will improve when graduates acquire experience and upgrade their skills and knowledge.

For general queries on the course, please email ibt@ite.edu.sg
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