Training and Licensing

3 Easy Steps to your Ontario Security License Okay, you have decided to become a licensed Ontario Security Guard – Awesome!  There are lots of jobs and schedules to suit your needs.  But first let’s get you licensed. STEP 1 Complete the 40hr Basic Training Course.  This has two parts: 33.5 hours of online course…

Hey Brampton, Toronto & Mississauga Security Guards! The staff at Security Guard Course wanted to give a big thank you to our students from Brampton, Toronto & Mississauga.  Students from these three cities have made up the largest group of students this past year. We of course love all of our Ontario students who come…

Security Guard 10 Codes Professional Security Guards use the APCO (Association of Public Safety Communication) 10 Codes.  It is a radio communication system for Security Guards or other public safety sector workers to discreetly share information while keeping the conversation coded and ensuring privacy. Once you have received your Security Guard license and a Security…

What is a Training Completion Number? One of the first questions our Security Guard Training students often ask is, “How do get my TCN (Training Completion Number)”? In order for you to receive your Security Guard License via securityguardcourse.ca you must complete the online security guard training course that is 33.5 hours and complete Emergency…

Ontario Online 50hr Private Investigator Training Course Become a Licensed Private Investigator.  Are you the type who enjoys analyzing situations, problem solving and putting together the pieces of a puzzle to form a compelling case?  Welcome to the world of professional private investigations.  Just take our Private Investigator Training Course and you are on your way!…

In Ontario, you must have a Private Investigator License if you perform work, for remuneration, that consists primarily of conducting investigations to provide information on the character, actions, business, occupation, or whereabouts of a person. Under the PSISA, loss prevention specialists are considered to be security guards and do not require a private investigator licence. …

Since 2012, our Ontario Security Training learning platforms have enabled interested students to complete the Ontario 40hr Security Guard Course, Ontario 50hr Private Investigator Course, Use of Force Training, Loss Prevention Training and First Aid Training. As our flagship website, www.securityguardcourse.ca is an easy to use online training site where students can research, purchase and…

Many new Security Guards and Private Investigators call us to ask what a Guarantor Form is and where they can find it.  A Guarantor is someone who confirms your identity and confirms that the identification you provided on your Security Guard or Private Investigator License Application is valid.

The PSISA is an acronym for The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005. (https://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/PSIS/ActRegulations/PSIS_Act.html)

The PSISA regulates the security industry. As such, security guards must be familiar with the PSISA to ensure they follow the regulations and prohibitions, including the Code of Conduct.

First Aid is emergency care or treatment to an injured or ill person using readily available materials before regular medical attention can be obtained. First Aid is intended to preserve life, prevent further injury and promote recovery.