| Qualification code: |
72486 |
| Duration: |
Year course |
| Language medium: |
English |
Target group:
This course is introductory in nature and is aimed at security officials and security supervisors involved in the security industry in southern Africa. Furthermore, the course is also aimed at persons who are not yet working in the field but who are interested in a career in the security industry.
Admission requirements:
Senior Certificate or an equivalent applicable NQF level 4 qualification and/or experience as approved by the Director of the Centre for Criminological Sciences.
Course leader details:
Dr MJ Nkwana
Academic Manager/Coordinator
Centre for Criminological Sciences
Department of Criminology & Security Science
02-016 Cas Van Vuuren
Tel: 012 433 9522
E-mail: nkwanmj@unisa.ac.za
Programme administrator:
Admin Officer
Unisa Centre for Lifelong Learning
360 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central
Solomon Mahlangu Building 2nd floor
Tel: 012 352 4288
Email address: UCL@unisa.ac.za
Application Link: www.unisa.ac.za/applyslp
Purpose statement:
The purpose of this module is to equip students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in security operations across diverse environments. This course is introductory in nature and is aimed at security officials and security supervisors in the security industry, specifically in the South African context. The module introduces key concepts in physical security, emergency planning, fire prevention and suppression, and security awareness. It further explores corporate crime threats, principles of security risk management, and the integration of occupational health and safety practices. The module aims to introduce key concepts in threat identification, risk management, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This course is targeted at security officials and security supervisors involved in the security industry. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to contribute effectively to maintaining secure environments in various organizational settings, laying the groundwork for further study or careers in the security sector.
Modules:
CSPR013 - Introduction to Security Practice
Syllabus/Content:
The security occupation
Introduction to physical security
Emergency planning
Security awareness
Corporate crime threats
Fire prevention and suppression
Basic principles of security risk management
Occupational health and safety
CSPR024 - South African Criminal Law and Common Law Offences in the Security Environment
Syllabus/Content:
An introduction to South African law
General principles of the South African criminal law and the security function
Specific South African common law offences in the security environment
CSPR035 - Applied Contexts and Procedures for Investigations in the Security Industry
Syllabus/Content:
Investigative theory
Basic scene handling
Interviewing witnesses
Interviewing suspects and defendants
Recording affidavits and statements
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