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Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST)
Welcome to the Alberta Basic Security Training course. During this 40-hour computer course, you will begin to develop the knowledge and skills required of a security professional and, upon successful completion of the course, you will write the provincial licencing exam. You will also be ready to take on a role in the security field.
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Module 1: Introduction to the Security Industry
- Module 2: The Canadian Legal System and Security Professionals
- Module 3: Basic Security Procedures
- Module 4: Communication for Security Professionals
- Module 5: Documentation and Evidence
- Module 6: Response Procedures for Security Professionals
- Module 7: Health and Safety for Security Professionals
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