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SGC is pleased to offer the Canadian private security market an updated Retail Loss Prevention Course. It was developed by a Security Training Subject Matter Expert in consultation with industry and legal experts. This course is designed for loss prevention officers and security guards to ensure their clients and their employees reduce retail theft and shoplifting while improving workplace safety. The course contains instructional videos, downloadable materials in pdf format..., instructional powerpoints/digital documents and available live, one on one, instructor support. A Certificate of Completion, suitable for framing, is awarded when the online final exam is passed. This course will prepare you for an exciting and well-paid career in the Loss Prevention industry. This is more than a general security guard or private investigator course. This is specialty training for a specialty job within the security industry. Current government mandated training and licencing systems do not prepare you for this role. The job market for Loss Prevention Officers is thriving in today’s economy. This course puts you on the fast-track to obtaining the basic skills and training needed to jump start your career as a Loss Prevention professional.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Awareness Training - Why you Need it Now SGC is proud to offer online safety courses. These courses provide additional training after your Ontario online security guard training course or your ABST course, to keep you safe in your security guard job. Additional online training such as our Personal Protective Equipment Awareness course is a must in certain industries; especially right now in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. Wearing prote...Continue reading

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Who needs Fall Arrest Protection Training? The answer is anyone working in an environment where heights are involved or falls can occur. Do security guards need Fall Arrest Protection Training?... According to the US Department of Labor, falls account for 8% of all work-related trauma injuries leading to death. If you are working in an environment where there is potential for fall related injuries then Fall Arrest Protection training can be the difference between life and death. This course is also required by many industries in order to comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations in Canada. Security guards are often deployed to guard the following industries which require some level of fall protection: Construction sites Warehouses and Manufacturing sites Industrial Retail Airline Hospitality Having proper Fall Arrest Protection gives you the necessary tools to keep yourself and other workers safe. Some employers require Fall Arrest Protection training in addition to your Ontario security guard license for security work. When is Fall Arrest Protection online training necessary? Fall Arrest Protection Training is used: To stop a worker safely after a fall has occurred For employees working at a height of 3 metres or more (required by law) By employers to show diligence when training employees To comply with OHS regulations to have both theory and practical on-site training Why should I take online Fall Arrest Protection training with SGC? SGC provides a detailed comprehensive course designed by industry experts and hosted by Danatec, that will teach all aspects of Fall Arrest including: Different types of fall protection How to calculate fall clearances How to spot fall hazards and protect against them Types of equipment used in fall protection (harnesses, etc.) How to maintain your gear CSA Standards After each module is completed you will be tested on key points to ensure you’ve retained the material. After completion of this course you will be issued a certificate to show to your employer. Sign up for Fall Arrest Training or any of our other online safety courses to keep you protected while on the job. If you work in security or are looking for a security guard job in Ontario having additional safety training is attractive to employers and a requirement in many industries. NOTE: Ontario Fall Arrest Training Standards changed in April, 2015 stating that Fall Arrest Protection Training is to take place in a classroom setting by a certified provider, allowing a two-year implementation period for workers to receive their training. Though online certificates are still accepted by some employers, additional hands-on training may be required. As Covid-19 has affected in person training in many areas, online training may still be necessary in the interim. Please check with the Ministry of Labour for up-to-date health and safety training requirements.

Why Security Guards Need WHMIS Training SGC is now offering online safety training courses to further prepare security guards to keep themselves and others safe while on the job. As Covid-19 continues to be a part of our reality, new measures in security are constantly being activated and security guard jobs are in high demand. Part of getting a job in security is taking the required ministry approved training such as our online security guard training course and then applyin...Continue reading

Though the need for event security has fallen by the wayside in recent times with concerts and sporting events being cancelled, the increase in demand for security in other areas during Covid-19 is keeping security guards employed when many other industries are suffering. Security is deemed an essential service and the job market hasn’t declined in spite of the pandemic. A representative heading one of the largest security firms in Canada says demand for security is up 25% in... spite of losing airport and event security details and there is an increased need for security during this time. (For more news on how Covid-19 is affecting the security industry and up to date information visit our homepage.) Pandemic Protection- The Continued Need for Security The security industry has always been a reliable one in terms of job availability, the needs for protection of property, people and businesses always required. Though in the past they have been used for crowd control at concerts, during the pandemic security guards are being used for another type of crowd control-posted at store entrances for retailers that remain open. Many grocery retailers who have employed security in the past for loss prevention and employee safety are now using additional security to control the number of customers entering stores and to regulate social distancing. What other types of security jobs are available during Covid-19? Covid-19 has changed the way the world works and the way that security jobs are being performed but it hasn’t eliminated security guard jobs. (Click here for employment opportunities, we can help). Security is needed in the following areas: Monitoring Closed stores-to prevent vandalism Patrolling Parking lots/Public areas- to protect property during closures and to prevent loitering Staffing at Grocery stores and open businesses to maintain social distancing rules Mobile patrols for office premises and closed commercial and retail spaces CCTV monitoring of office premises and closed commercial spaces Alarm monitoring-to check fire alarm systems and confirm if alarms or real or false

With the advent of Covid-19 and the lifestyle changes it brings, primarily self-isolation and staying at home, the interest in e-learning has grown significantly and many now have the extra time and circumstances to complete Security Guard training right from the safety and comfort of their home by enrolling in our online security course. Security companies are hiring and we are open for business! Security companies have been deemed an ESSENTIAL BUSINESS. The Ontario governm...Continue reading

Security Guard License - Why Online Learning Works You’ve decided to take security guard training to get your Ontario security license or Alberta security license and may be concerned about the commitment to finishing a 40-hour long course and fitting it in to your daily life. That’s where online security guard courses, such as our online Alberta security training course (online ABST) and our online Ontario security training can help you meet your goals, pass your exam and ge...Continue reading

Security Guard Powers of Arrest and 10 Codes As part of your Ontario security training you will be required to know Ten Codes, a method of communication used by Professional Security Guards, outlined by the APCO (Association of Public Safety Communication) and about Powers of Arrest, or when you are entitled to make a Citizen’s Arrest. These are included in SGC’s security guard courses. What are Ten Codes?...Continue reading

Tips for Alberta Basic Security Training Do you live in Calgary or Edmonton and need your Alberta Security License and aren’t sure where to start? Well you have come to the right place. There are some steps to follow to work in security and be successful on the job. We’ve outlined tips and answered common questions on how to get Alberta Basic Security Training and get an Alberta security job below. Tip 1...Continue reading

Can I Get A Security Guard License With A Criminal Record? How to get your Security Guard License if you have a Criminal Record Do I have to inform the Ministry about my criminal record on my security license application?...Continue reading

Alberta Security Guard License Exam Process We are often asked how to book the Alberta Security License Exam as there are a few steps. Below is a simple guide to our process: ABST Exam Booking Procedure... Step 1: Complete the required 40 hours of online study. The timer must reflect a minimum of 40 hours logged time. You can log more than 40 hours if you wish. Step 2: Notify us by email [email protected] that you have completed the 40 hours and include this information: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME(S): LAST NAME: DOB: YEAR/MONTH/DAY: GENDER: FULL STREET ADDRESS: CITY: POSTAL CODE: Step 3: We will email you your Certificate of Completion and a list of local exam proctors. You will contact these proctors and arrange an exam date. You will email us which proctor you have set your exam with and the date/time of the exam. ***THIS EMAIL TO US MUST BE 5 BUSINESS DAYS(MON-FRI) PRIOR TO THE EXAM DATE.*** Step 4: We will notify Alberta Justice, the Proctor and you that your exam booking is approved. Step 5: Attend your exam. We will email you your result within 7 days. Exam Booking Cancellation Policy 1. In order to cancel a scheduled exam, the student must contact us by email ( [email protected] ) and provide notice. Telephone, voicemail or text messaging notice do not qualify. 2. If the emailed cancellation notice by student is received less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled exam, a $25.00 administrative charge will be billed to the student. This fee must be paid by the student prior to us rebooking an exam. 3. To re-book an exam, the student must repeat Steps 3 - 5 outlined above in the ABST exam booking procedure.