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Basic Licensing Units

It is mandatory for individuals to be certified in the 3 Basic Licensing Units (BLUs) to obtain a Security Officer Licence in Singapore, unless exempted by the Police Licensing and Regulatory Department (PLRD) of the Singapore Police Force.


The 3 WSQ courses under the Basic Licensing Unit (BLUs) are:

  • Guard and Patrol: Provide Guard and Patrol Services

  • Incident Response: Handle Security Incidents and Services

  • Threat Observation: Recognise Terrorist Threats (with effect from 1 July 2023, all security officers must complete this module before they can be deployed at any site)


Click here to find out more with regards to the requirement


Keen to join the security industry as a security officer? Get started by undergoing training inthe 3 BLU programs. See below for details of each of the individual BLU training courses,register and start your learning journey.

Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment)
PGPS & OBSE
Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment)

Through Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services and Operate Basic Security Equipment) training course, learners will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to perform work activities such as reporting procedures and how to operate basic security equipmnnt such as CCTV monitoring equipment

Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
RTT
Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)

Through the  Threat Observation: Recognise Terrorist Threats training course, learners will attain the ability and knowledge to recognise terrorist threats and take the appropriate actions.


Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)
HSIS
Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services)

Through the Incident Response: Handle Security Incidents & Services - HSIS (Classroom and Asynchronous) training course, learners will attain the knowledge and ability to handle security incidents and services.

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