National Diploma in Security (Level 6)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
This diploma is intended for professional security people who work in roles that may include: security risk managers; corporate managers of security functions; departmental security officers; security consultants; sales role requiring security survey or risk assessment skills; investigative work in corporate environment, usually within a security team; and insurance assessors who assess security risks.
For managers of people and business functions in the security industry refer to the National Diploma in Security Management (Level 6) [Ref: 0562].
The qualification comprises a compulsory section, and an elective section, to provide flexibility within the qualification and allow application in a variety of industry contexts.
The compulsory section of the qualification covers knowledge and skills required for the security industry in relation to interpretation and application of law, risk assessment, surveys; and for the development of operational plans and policy, practice, and procedure.
The elective section allows candidates to select appropriate skills for their role from the security management domain, such as: management of security principles, practices and procedure; security interviews; application of security techniques, hardware, and systems; critical incident management; security investigations; and advice on special security risks.
This diploma may lead to overseas degree programmes in security and risk management or related disciplines.
For managers of people and business functions in the security industry refer to the National Diploma in Security Management (Level 6) [Ref: 0562].
The qualification comprises a compulsory section, and an elective section, to provide flexibility within the qualification and allow application in a variety of industry contexts.
The compulsory section of the qualification covers knowledge and skills required for the security industry in relation to interpretation and application of law, risk assessment, surveys; and for the development of operational plans and policy, practice, and procedure.
The elective section allows candidates to select appropriate skills for their role from the security management domain, such as: management of security principles, practices and procedure; security interviews; application of security techniques, hardware, and systems; critical incident management; security investigations; and advice on special security risks.
This diploma may lead to overseas degree programmes in security and risk management or related disciplines.
About the provider
As the
largest Industry Training Organisation in the country Skills works across 23
different industries from plumbing, and electrical through to scaffolding, real
estate and more. We act as a broker between industry, government and training
providers, to develop standard setting qualifications, that will help develop
the leaders of tomorrow.
For more than 25 years, we’ve been helping train up the next generation of tradies and professionals. We work with industries to ensure that qualifications provide trainees with the right skills at the right time.