- Former Auxiliary Police Officers who have completed and passed the Basic Auxiliary Police Officer Course conducted by CISCO or AETOS APF Training School.
- *Former uniformed senior officer and other ranks from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), the Singapore Prison Service (Prisons).
- Those who have completed Full-time National Service in the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
- Volunteer Special Constabulary (VSC) officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
- *Former regular uniformed commissioned officer or non-commissioned officer from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will be exempted only one WSQ unit i.e. "Provide guard and patrol services".
- *Former regular uniformed commissioned officer or non-commissioned officer from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) whom have completed and passed the Installation Protection Security Course (IPSC) conducted by SAF will be exempted for both WSQ units.
- *Those that have completed full-time National Service in Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and have completed and passed either Military Police Course or Security Trooper Course conducted by SAF.
- *Former regular uniformed commissioned officer or non-commissioned officer from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will be exempted only one WSQ unit.
i.e. "Handle Security Incidents and Services". - *Former regular uniformed commissioned officer or non-commissioned officer from the SIngapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) whom have completed and passed the Provost Course conducted by SCDF will be exempted for both WSQ units.
- *Those that have completed full-time National Service in Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and have completed and passed the Provost Course conducted by SCDF
- Person who has passed the Essential Security Guarding at Group 4 CISCO Training before 1 Jan 1996.
- Person who has passed the Specialised Guarding Skill at Group 4 CISCO Training before 1 Jan 1996.
- Person who has passed the Advance Security Course at APRO Asian Protection Pte Ltd before 1 Jan 1996.
- Person who has passed the Basic Protection Officer Course at APRO Asian Protection Pte Ltd before 1 Nov 2002.
- Person who has passed the Basic Security Training Course at APRO Asian Protection Pte Ltd before 1 Nov 2002.
- Person who has passed the 2-day Basic Security Course Examination organised by ACSA or SAS and certified by SHRI or RELC before 1 Nov 2002.
- Person who has passed the Certificate in Hotel Security Operations organised by the SHATEC before 1 Jan 1998.
Course Overview
These competencies equip the security officer with basic and specialised skills to enhance the officer’s work performance. Individual has to complete 5 modules to attain the Certificate in Security.
A Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be awarded to the individual when he successfully completed each module and assessed to be competent.
Exemptions - Modules for Security Officers
You are required to apply for the licence clearance at the PLRD website even if you are granted exemption from any of the modules.
Prior to deployment, all approved security officers are required to pass the 3 basic licensing modules.
The three basic licensing modules are:
- Provide Guard and Patrol Services
- Handle Security Incidents and Services
- Recognise Terrorist Threats
Applicants who fulfil the criteria below may apply for an exemption from the training requirements for security officers. Exemption will be granted at the discretion of the Licensing Officer.
Entry Requirements
- Candidates must be above the age of 16 at the time of application.
- No minimum educational entry requirements. However, candidates must meet the required workplace literacy and numeracy level and should possess the relevant assumed skills and knowledge.
- Candidates are advised to apply from the Singapore Police Force for a security officer license before submitting an online application for courses at SII.
- Candidates are required to obtain his/her Singpass and apply for the licence at the Singapore Police Force website: Singapore Police Force SO License Application/Guide
After your Training
- For PLRD system to reflect the security modules you have passed (deemed competent) into your license, you are required to upload your e-SOAs.
- For a student to obtain his/her certificate for full qualification, he/she has to submit copies of all the Statements of Achievement (SOAs) to the assessment centre (either SII or POLWEL) that has assessed the last SOA leading to the full qualification.
If the last SOA leading to the full qualification is assessed by SII, click here for the Request of Certificate for Full Qualification
If the last SOA leading to the full qualification is assessed by POLWEL, students are required to approach POLWEL in person for full qualification printing.
Student will receive the electronic full qualification certificate within 2 working weeks from the date of the full submission of the required form and document.
Modules Required to Attain Full Qualifications under “Skills Framework for Security”
Modules in bold are recommended by SII. However, trainees are free to exercise their own discretion in choosing the modules, subject to their work requirements.
WSQ Certificate in Security (SEC-CRT-GX-01-1) | |
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(Choose any 1 of the modules below) Guard and Patrol
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SEC-SOP-1007-1.1 |
(Choose any 1 of the modules below) Incident Response
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SEC-ICM-1003-1.1 |
Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats) [PWM : SO] |
SEC-OBS-1002-1.1 |
Access Control Management (Operate Basic Security Equipment) [PWM : SSO] |
SEC-TEM-2001-1.1 |
Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behaviour) [PWM : SSO] |
SEC-ICM-1001-1.1 |
Intake Info | |
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Application Procedures
Click on the Apply button above to submit your application online.
Steps to follow in your application:
Step 1 - Enter NRIC/ Passport No
Step 2 - Select course code and course commencement date.
Step 3 - Enter personal, qualification, employment and sponsoring details (if applicable).
Step 4 - Make declaration and submit online application
Candidate who intends to be a security officer is advised to apply and obtain security officer licence from the Singapore Police Force before submitting online application for courses at SII. Candidate is required to obtain his/her Singpass and apply for the licence at the Singapore Police Force website: Singapore Police Force SO License Application/Guide
Generally, a course run is opened for online application only about 12 weeks before the scheduled training date and will close about 2 weeks before course commencement date or when the maximum number of applications is reached, whichever is earlier.
Courses with a “Commencement Date” available for selection in the “Online Application for Part Time Courses” system means that a particular course run is available for application. If you do not see a commencement date of the course that you want, it means that the application for that course run has closed or it is not opened for application yet.
After the online application closes and upon confirmation of the running of the class, a confirmation letter of offer will be sent via email to and reach the applicant about 1 week before the course commencement date. The course fee, payment method, enrolment and other information will be provided in the letter. Applicants must provide a valid email address during the online application in order to receive the soft copy confirmation letter of offer.
NOTE:
- Assessment may be conducted on a different day after the last day of training.
- Trainees will be informed of their assessment date on the 1st day of training.
- All assessment will be conducted within one week after the conclusion of the respective modules.
- Security Industry Institute reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fees, amend any other information or cancel classes with low enrolment.
- Currently, all our training programmes are conducted on a full-day basis from 9.00am to 6.00pm, unless otherwise advised.
Employers who sponsor their staff for training may be able to apply for the following via the SkillsConnect Portal:
- Absentee payroll funding.
- Enhanced Training Support for SMEs if they qualify as SMEs.
- SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy if their employees are eligible.
For more details, please visit www.skillsconnect.gov.sg.
For classes commencing on or after 1 Jan 2022
Individual Sponsored | Company Sponsored | |||||
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Non-SME | SME | |||||
Before GST | After GST | Before GST | After GST | Before GST | After GST | |
Full Course Fee | $467.29 | $500.00 | $467.29 | $500.00 | $467.29 | $500.00 |
For Singapore Citizens, PRs and Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders (Baseline course fee subsidies of 70%) |
$140.19 | $150.00 | $140.19 | $150.00 | $46.69* | $56.50* |
For Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above (Baseline course fee subsides of 70% + enhanced subsidy of 20% above baseline course fee subsides) |
$46.69 | $56.50 | $46.69 | $56.50 | $46.69 | $56.50 |
*After 90% funding for SME-sponsored Singaporeans and PRs under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) scheme
Self-Sponsored Trainees
NTUC Union members will enjoy 50% unfunded course fee (i.e. the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy) support up to $250 per calendar year under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The unfunded portion of the course fee must be S$20 and above. This excludes GST, registration and other miscellaneous fees.
Please visit the NTUC UTAP webpage here for more information.
Re-assessment Fee
Module | Re-Assessment Fee w GST |
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Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents And Services) | S$105.00 |
Guard and Patrol (Provide Guard And Patrol Services) | S$105.00 |
Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats) | S$105.00 |
Incident Response (Assist In The Evacuation Of Premises) | S$170.00 |
Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct And Threatening Behaviour) | S$170.00 |
Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd And Traffic Control) | S$170.00 |
Executive Protection (Provide People Protection Services) | S$170.00 |
Guard and Patrol (Minimise Retail Theft And Loss) | S$170.00 |
Guard and Patrol (Provide Mobile Patrol Services) |
S$170.00 |
Security Operation Compliance (Perform Security Operations Within Legal Framework) |
S$160.50 |
Access Control Management (Operate Basic Security Equipment) | S$170.00 |
Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Person & Bag) | S$170.00 |
Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening and Search of Vehicles) | S$170.00 |
Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places) | S$105.00 |
Payment Mode
Payment for SII courses can be made as follows:
Course Contact
- sii@tp.edu.sg
- 62255744
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Monday - Thursday: 8.30am to 6.00pm
Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Closed on Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays - Website: https://www.tp.edu.sg/sii
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Security Industry Institute
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 4
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel a course with low enrolment.