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CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL LAW STUDIES
Canadian Security And Investigation Specialist
Description:
The Canadian Security and Investigation Specialist Program assists individuals interested in the field of private investigation, retail investigation, security and protective services in developing the required theoretical and practical skills and applicable laws.
For more information regarding Security programs, please follow this link http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry
as well as this link for Private Investigation
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/worker/docs/private-investigator.pdf
Hours of Instruction/Tuition:
| 550 hours | Tuition |
| 22 weeks | $6,575.00 |
| Books | $ 408.00 |
| Storage Fee | $ 3.50 |
| Total | $6,986.50 |
Program Components:
Career Orientation: 6 hours
Students will be familiarized with career paths in the field of investigations, protective services, loss prevention and security, as well as growth, expansion and opportunities.
Private Investigation: 145 hours
This course provides the required certification for licensing for private investigation unrestricted. It covers ethics and professionalism of the private investigator, taking statements, interviewing techniques, memory and observation skills, research, skip tracing and background checks, surveillance and documentation, use of equipment and laws pertaining to private investigation.
Approved course outline can be found here
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/worker/docs/private-investigator-undersupervision.pdf
and here http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry/worker/docs/private-investigator.pdf
Passing grade of 70% (average of assignments and exams – automatic re-write 50% or below)
BST - 40 hours
This course satisfies the mandatory training requirements approved by Security Programs, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General's office. It is a Justice Institute of British Columbia course and a certificate is issued by them.
Passing grade 60%.
Internet Research Techniques – 25 hours
This course provides students with the techniques and sources of information to conduct research through public data bases. A listing of sources is provided and a practical application of the skills is included.
Completion of assignment required
Electronic Surveillance & Counter-Measures – 15 hours
This course teaches students about the signs of covert eavesdropping or bugging, potential targets and high threat business situations and personal situations and occupations. Also the risk factors of being bugged and the reasons to conduct regular bug sweeps.
Completion of assignment required.
Principles of Loss Prevention: 35 hours
This course explains the areas where losses occur as well as the prevention strategies, Powers of Arrest, suspect's rights, charter and caution, reports and documentation and Canadian Laws relating to retail loss prevention, Due Diligence and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and photographing suspects.
Passing grade 70% (exam, report, out of class assignment)
Advanced Security Training: 24 hours
This course teaches participants the skills to gain compliance through strategic communications, personal safety and physical control tactics, restraint tactics; including handcuffing and pressure point control, as well as documentation.
Passing grade: 70% (exam and physical demonstration)
Fundamental Computer Skills: 75 hours
This course covers Introduction to Windows XP, Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel, as well as Internet
Passing grade 70% average and demonstration of comprehension of concepts.
Occupational First Aid – Level 3: 70 hours
The 70-hour Occupational First Aid Level Three Course provides training to industrial first aid attendants enabling them to alleviate suffering or even save a life. Training will range from scene assessments and soft tissue injuries to administering oxygen and transporting patients with spinal injuries.
Canadian Firearms Safety Training (Restricted, Unrestricted): 25 hours
This course covers the evolution of firearms, major parts, types and actions, care, safety practices, storage, transportation and handling of firearms, as well as responsibilities of the owner/user.
Passing grade: 80%
Civil Law, Process Serving, Attending Court: 30 hours
This course gives an overview of the Civil Law process in Canada, talks about serving of "Civil process", required documentation and affidavits, attending Court with "tie in" theory.
Passing grade: 70% (written exams)
Special Security: 18 hours
These components cover specialized areas of security and their requirements including shopping centres, construction sites, hotels, hospitals, Mentally Disordered Offenders and Special Events security.
Attendance
Resume Writing/Interview Techniques: 30 hours
Orientation of job skills, training required in the new millennium, job interview skills, resume writing, covering letters, references.
Completion of resume, cover letters
Guest Speaker: 1 hour
In order to obtain the Canadian Security and Investigation Specialist Diploma, the following successful completion of courses is required:
- BST
- Principles of Loss Prevention
- Advanced Security Training
- Canadian Private Investigations
- Civil Law & Process Serving
- Internet Research Techniques
- Electronic Surveillance and Countermeasures
- As well as maintain 80% attendance