Occupational Certificate: Access Control Officer

Become an Access Control Officer with the skills to control, screen, and search individuals, vehicles, and goods, and safeguard organisations against external threats. This part-qualification prepares you to operate professionally and maintain secure environments.

RATIONALE
The growing need to protect assets and services drives the demand for skilled access control officers. This entry-level qualification is ideal for those entering the security field or seeking formal recognition of their skills, offering career opportunities across various sectors.

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Accreditation status:

• SAQA ID: 110903 | NQF Level: 3 | Credits: 25

3 months

• NQF Level 2 qualification with Mathematical Literacy.

KNOWLEDGE MODULES (5 CREDITS):

•  Communications in the Security Environment

PRACTICAL SKILLS MODULES (8 CREDITS):

• Perform Access and Egress Control

WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE MODULES (12 CREDITS):

• Access and Egress Control Processes

Students are required to complete the following:

• 1 theoretical assignments
• 1 practical assignments
• 1 workplace assignments

Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Occupational Certificate: Access Control Officer from the QCTO.

Horizontal articulation

• National Certificate: Locksmithing, Level 3

Vertical articulation

• Further Education and Training Certificate: Dog Handler, Level 4.