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Security Process Implementation in Specific Contexts Training

SAQA US 254479 | NQF 5 | Credits 20 | Duration 17 Days
From $2,905 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the competence to conduct security processes within specific contexts, such as corporate, industrial, or public environments. It focuses on applying security protocols, assessing risks, and implementing measures to safeguard people, assets, and information. By the end, learners will be able to effectively manage security operations in line with organizational policies and legal requirements.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply security procedures and protocols in a specific context to protect assets and personnel.
  • Assess security risks and vulnerabilities within a designated environment.
  • Implement control measures and respond to security incidents effectively.
  • Demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and organizational policies.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of security processes and recommend improvements.
  • Communicate security information clearly to stakeholders and team members.

Target Audience

This course is designed for security officers, supervisors, and managers who are responsible for implementing security processes in specific contexts, including corporate, retail, or industrial settings.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Security Process Implementation

Objectives:
• Understand the scope and context of security process implementation.
• Identify key security principles and frameworks.
• Recognise the role of security in organisational risk management.
• Outline the regulatory and legislative landscape in South Africa.

Topics:
• Overview of SAQA Unit Standard 254479
• Security process lifecycle
• Security governance and ethics
• Introduction to relevant legislation (e.g., PSIRA Act, National Key Points Act)

Day 2: Risk Assessment Fundamentals

Objectives:
• Define risk and its components in a security context.
• Apply basic risk assessment methodologies.
• Identify assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences.
• Prioritise risks using qualitative methods.

Topics:
• Risk management standards (ISO 31000)
• Asset identification and classification
• Threat and vulnerability analysis
• Risk rating and prioritisation

Day 3: Security Policies and Procedures

Objectives:
• Develop security policies aligned with organisational goals.
• Understand the hierarchy of policy, procedure, and work instruction.
• Draft clear and enforceable security procedures.
• Review policy compliance requirements.

Topics:
• Policy development process
• Types of security policies (access control, information security, physical security)
• Procedure documentation standards
• Policy review and approval cycles

Day 4: Access Control Implementation

Objectives:
• Describe access control models (DAC, MAC, RBAC).
• Plan physical access control systems.
• Implement electronic access control components.
• Evaluate access control effectiveness.

Topics:
• Access control principles
• Physical barriers and locks
• Card readers, biometrics, and credentials
• Access control system integration

Day 5: Perimeter Security

Objectives:
• Design layered perimeter security.
• Select appropriate fencing, lighting, and barriers.
• Integrate intrusion detection systems.
• Assess perimeter security vulnerabilities.

Topics:
• Perimeter security layers
• Fencing standards and materials
• Perimeter intrusion detection (PIDS)
• Lighting and CCTV for perimeter

Day 6: CCTV and Surveillance Systems

Objectives:
• Specify CCTV components (cameras, lenses, recorders).
• Design camera placement for optimal coverage.
• Configure basic recording and storage parameters.
• Understand video analytics capabilities.

Topics:
• Camera types and selection criteria
• Lens calculations and field of view
• Recording systems (DVR, NVR, cloud)
• Video analytics and alarm integration

Day 7: Alarm Systems and Response

Objectives:
• Classify alarm types (intrusion, panic, duress).
• Design alarm system architecture.
• Program basic alarm zones and event responses.
• Develop alarm response procedures.

Topics:
• Alarm system components (sensors, control panels, communicators)
• Zone planning and wiring
• Alarm monitoring and central station operations
• False alarm management

Day 8: Security Personnel Management

Objectives:
• Define roles and responsibilities of security personnel.
• Implement post orders and duty schedules.
• Apply performance monitoring techniques.
• Understand legal aspects of security personnel deployment.

Topics:
• Staffing models and shift patterns
• Post orders development
• Supervision and reporting
• Labour law and PSIRA requirements

Day 9: Incident Response and Management

Objectives:
• Establish incident response team and plan.
• Classify incidents by severity.
• Execute incident containment and eradication.
• Document and report incidents for review.

Topics:
• Incident response lifecycle
• Incident classification and escalation
• Forensic preservation basics
• Post-incident review and improvement

Day 10: Security Technology Integration

Objectives:
• Integrate disparate security systems (access, CCTV, alarm).
• Understand system communication protocols.
• Configure basic integration rules.
• Troubleshoot common integration issues.

Topics:
• Integration platforms and middleware
• Common protocols (RS485, TCP/IP, ONVIF)
• Event correlation and rule engines
• System testing and validation

Day 11: Information Security Basics

Objectives:
• Explain confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA).
• Identify common cyber threats.
• Implement basic access controls and encryption.
• Understand the role of security awareness training.

Topics:
• Information security principles
• Malware, phishing, social engineering
• Password policies and multi-factor authentication
• Security awareness programme design

Day 12: Compliance and Auditing

Objectives:
• Interpret compliance requirements (PSIRA, POPIA, SANS).
• Prepare for security audits.
• Conduct internal security reviews.
• Remediate audit findings effectively.

Topics:
• Regulatory compliance frameworks
• Audit planning and checklists
• Evidence collection
• Corrective action plans

Day 13: Emergency and Crisis Management

Objectives:
• Develop emergency response plans (fire, bomb threat, active shooter).
• Coordinate with emergency services.
• Conduct tabletop exercises.
• Evaluate crisis communication strategies.

Topics:
• Emergency planning methodology
• Evacuation and shelter-in-place
• Crisis communication channels
• After-action reviews

Day 14: Security Operations Centre (SOC) Design

Objectives:
• Define SOC functions and staffing.
• Design SOC layout and technology.
• Implement standard operating procedures for SOC.
• Measure SOC performance metrics.

Topics:
• SOC tiers and roles
• Workstation and display configuration
• Incident tracking and ticketing
• Key performance indicators (KPIs)

Day 15: Physical Security for Special Environments

Objectives:
• Adapt security measures for high-risk facilities.
• Implement security for events and temporary sites.
• Address security in retail, industrial, and office environments.
• Incorporate security by design in new builds.

Topics:
• Security for critical infrastructure
• Event security planning
• Retail loss prevention
• Security in construction and renovation

Day 16: Security Project Management

Objectives:
• Plan a security implementation project.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors.
• Apply quality assurance and handover processes.

Topics:
• Project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, closure)
• Request for proposals (RFP) and vendor selection
• Installation oversight and acceptance testing
• Documentation and training handover

Day 17: Course Review and Integration

Objectives:
• Synthesise all course modules into a cohesive security plan.
• Present a security implementation proposal.
• Critique peers' proposals constructively.
• Prepare for unit standard assessment.

Topics:
• Integrated case study
• Group presentations
• Feedback and refinement
• Assessment preparation and Q&A

Practicals

68 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

These practicals provide hands-on experience with security systems and procedures essential for implementing security processes in real-world contexts. Learners will configure access control, CCTV, and alarm systems, conduct risk assessments, and practice incident response drills.

Practical Activities
  • Access Control System Configuration — Learners install and configure a door controller, card reader, and electric lock; programme user credentials and access schedules. (16h)
  • CCTV Installation and Setup — Learners mount cameras, run cabling, configure network settings, and set up recording schedules on a DVR/NVR. (16h)
  • Alarm System Programming and Response — Learners programme an alarm panel with zones, entry/exit delays, and communication settings; simulate alarm events and practice response procedures. (12h)
  • Risk Assessment and Security Survey — Learners conduct a physical security survey of a simulated facility, identify vulnerabilities, and propose countermeasures. (12h)
  • Incident Response Drill — Learners participate in a simulated security incident (e.g., break-in or fire alarm), practice containment, evidence preservation, and reporting. (12h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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