Security WSQ


Leacov provides extensive WSQ-certified security courses at both operation and supervisory levels. Our Security WSQ training supports the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for all skilled workers in the security sector.

The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications System for Security (Security WSQ) maps out the skills needed for a career in the private security industry. New entrants will need to go through the basic licensing courses to apply for their security license in Singapore while security officers need to go through the progressive wage model (PWM) courses in order to be promoted.

PWM Career Progression Pathway and Training Requirements

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Moving into Security
Career in Singapore

There are 3 mandatory courses to get you ready for your career as a Security Officer

* Available July 2023

Basic Licensing Unit
  • Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment (PGPS & OBSE)*
  • Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents & Services)
  • Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
Recommended Add-On Courses
  • Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd and Traffic Control)
  • Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Person and Bag)
  • Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places)

Moving-Up Your Career

There are specific training requirements that tap on the Security WSQ under the Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

* Available July 2023

Training Requirement under PWM
Security Officer (SO) → Senior Security Officer (SSO)
  • Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behavior)
  • Access Control Management (Operate Basic Security Equipment)
  • Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Function)*
Training Requirement under PWM
Senior Security Officer (SSO) → Security Supervisor (SS)
  • Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers)
  • Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel)
  • Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework)

Advance Your Career

There are specific training requirements that tap on the Security WSQ under the Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

Training Requirement under PWM
Security Supervisor (SS) → Senior Security Supervisor (SSS)

Manpower Planning (Monitor and Review Security Operations)

Training Requirement under PWM
Senior Security Supervisor (SSS) → Chief Security Officer (CSO)
  • Security Operation Compliance (Manage Security Agency within Legal Framework)
  • Conflict Resolution Management (Manage and Resolve Conflict in Security Environment)
  • Capability & People Development

How Can Leacov Help You

Leacov has a goal of increasing the employability of security personnel by providing them with extensive and thorough training. By equipping them with better knowledge and skills, we train them to be licensed and qualified security personnel, allowing them to progress quickly within the security industry and eventually obtain their security license in Singapore. Our courses for security training has trained many trusted professionals that has allowed us to gain the trust of many companies and organisations.

So whether you are choosing to specialise in specific security assignments or attempting to build a better career in this industry, apply for security training through our Security WSQ Officer courses in Singapore and we will provide a strong and reliable foundation to open doors for you. Do not be hesitant to contact us or to clarify any doubts, especially if you are curious to find out which courses are required and recommended for your desired career path and progression.

Certificate in Security Operations (3 Core + 3 Electives) – Core Modules

Vocational Skills

Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
THREAT OBSERVATION (RECOGNISE TERRORIST THREATS)
Guard and Patrol (Provide Guards & Patrol Services)
GUARD AND PATROL (PROVIDE GUARDS & PATROL SERVICES)
Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents & Services)
INCIDENT RESPONSE (HANDLE SECURITY INCIDENTS & SERVICES)

Elective Modules

Vocational Skills

Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places)
DETERRENCE (PERFORM SECURITY DUTIES AT PROTECTED AREAS AND PROTECTED PLACES)
Security Operation Compliance (Perform Security Operations within Legal Framework)
SECURITY OPERATION COMPLIANCE (PERFORM SECURITY OPERATIONS WITHIN LEGAL FRAMEWORK)
Stakeholder Management (Handle Enquiries and Requests)
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT (HANDLE ENQUIRIES AND REQUESTS)
Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Person and Bag)
SECURITY SCREENING MANAGEMENT (CONDUCT SECURITY SCREENING OF PERSON AND BAG)
Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd and Traffic Control)
CROWD AND TRAFFIC CONTROL MANAGEMENT (CONDUCT CROWD AND TRAFFIC CONTROL)
Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behaviour)
DETERRENCE (MANAGE DISORDERLY CONDUCT & THREATENING BEHAVIOUR)
Access Control Management (Operate Basic Security Equipment)
ACCESS CONTROL MANAGEMENT (OPERATE BASIC SECURITY EQUIPMENT)

Advanced Certificate in Security Supervision (4 Core + 3 Electives) – Core Modules

For Security Supervisors

Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties within Legal Framework)
SECURITY OPERATION COMPLIANCE (PERFORM SUPERVISORY DUTIES WITHIN LEGAL FRAMEWORK)
Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel)
CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT (INDUCT SECURITY PERSONNEL)

FAQ

While the main role of a security officer is to be the first responder to any threat or incident, they are also tasked with prioritising and protecting the lives of personnel and damages towards any assets belonging to the organisation they work for. They are also trained to deescalate any situation and prevent incidents escalating to higher threat levels.

Incidents can happen at a moment’s notice, and it’s hard for anyone to be constantly on top of it . Being a security officer is a full-time vigil as they are on the frontline and keep a constant watch for any threat . It’s not a role that people can be half-hearted or distracted in. Personnel have gone through training courses and obtained their security license to carry out their duties.

There are 3 core modules that all security officers are required to take which makes up the foundation of their roles as security officers (although there are other elective modules they can take to upgrade their personal skills), which are:
  • Incident Response: Handle Security Incidents & Services (Security Officer Basic Licensing Unit)
  • Guard & Patrol: Provide Guards & Patrol Services (Security Officer Basic Licensing Unit)
  • Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)

You have to get your security clearance with the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department (PLRD) before you send in your application to be a security officer, after which you must attend the 3 modules under the Basic Licensing Units (as mentioned above). You then need to apply to get your Security ID card (which is your security license) before you can be a full-fledged security officer in Singapore.