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Basic Security Training

Basic Security Training (BST) is a 40-hour course that adheres to the standard curriculum. Students will learn the fundamentals of private security, as well as the rights and obligations of a security professional, as well as reporting requirements and personal safety techniques.

Who should take this training?

People who are new to the security profession are required to take the Basic Security Training to be eligible to apply for a provincial Security Worker License. Security businesses and security workers that require licensing include:

  • Uniformed security guards
  • Security alarm services, sales, monitoring and/or response
  • Armored car businesses
  • Security consultants
  • Locksmiths
  • Door staff
  • Bodyguards – close protection
  • Retail loss prevention
  • Closed circuit television installer
  • Electronic locking device installer (Access Control)
  • In-house security
  • Private investigator
  • Doorperson at licensed liquor establishments

 Basic Security Training focuses on providing a foundation in:

  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Legal studies
  • Report writing
  • Personal safety

Final Exam

Once students have completed their in class 40 hours course, they are eligible to take the final exam. A minimum grade of 70% must be achieved on the exam in order to receive your Certificate of Training Completion.

The exam will take place at the JIBC New Westminster campus. Please note students are required to bring their own laptop to the exam.

Students are required to successfully complete the assessment within six (6) months of finishing the theory course. Students can write the exam a maximum of 3 times (each re-write is subject to an exam fee). If after three (3) attempts the student is not successful, they will be required to take the 40 hours in class course again.

Replacement Certificates

Replacement certificates are available for a fee of $38.59. Please fill out the Certificate Replacement Form.

You are required to provide a photocopy of valid government-issued identification along with the Certificate Replacement Form.

Forms can be received either by mail or e-mail. Please see the Certificate Replacement Form for submission details. If you are submitting your application by e-mail, Security Training Programs will provide the instructions on how to make the payment. If you are submitting your application by mail, you can choose to include a certified cheque or money order for $38.59 payable to the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

Replacement certificates will be provided via e-mail.

Tuition & Fees

Participants will pay $210 to Mainland Safety training company to take 40 hours in class and the instructions are given by a JIBC approved instructor. Participants will get the workbook in the class, which has been published and written by JIBC. (There is no additional cost for workbook)

Next Step

Participant will book their exam with JIBC after completing the course and it will cost participant $ 63.15

Details on how to book an exam are given below

Students must have successfully completed BST Theory (SCRT-1651) before registering for the BST Exam (SCRT-1656) to register for your BST Assessment.

  1. 1. Visit myJIBC Student Portal

    You will need an active JIBC Student number and Password to login. To reset your password, click, Login to Self-Service.
    If you already have an active JIBC Student Number and Password, proceed to step 2.

    Then click Forgot Password?

    • a. From the Forgot Password page, enter your JIBC Student Number and Email Address on file.

      Click Submit.

    • b. You will receive a message to check your email for further instructions.
    • c. Once you have successfully reset your password, return to myJIBC student portal
  2. 2. Click Self-Service
  3. 3. Enter your JIBC Student Number and Password.

    • Click Sign In.

  4. 4. From the Self-Service home page, click Register & Pay for Continuing Studies.
  5. 5. Type SCRT-1656 in the Course Code Number box.

    • Click Search.

  6. 6. On the search results page, scroll down until you find an exam with available seats. Click Select on the exam you’d like to register for.
  7. 7. If the exam is full, you will get the message in red below, “This Section is Full.”
    • If the exam has available seats, there will be no message in red. Click Add Section.
  8. 8. You will get confirmation that the exam has successfully been added to your cart.

    • Click Next.

  9. 9. Fill out the Additional Details.

    • Click Submit.

  10. 10. The Pay for Classes page will be displayed. Confirm correct exam date is listed, total of $63.15 is appearing, select Payment Methods (Visa or MasterCard).

    • Click Proceed to Payment.

  11. 11. Payment Review page displays, click Pay Now. Please pay by Visa or MasterCard. PLEASE NOTE: Visa Debit and MasterCard Debit are not accepted.
  12. 12. Enter the required payment information. Click Pay Now.
    • A ‘transaction being processed’ message will be displayed.
  13. 13. When payment has been processed, the Class/Payment Acknowledgement page will be displayed.
    • A copy of this acknowledgement will also be sent to your email on file.

Fingerprints

After passing the exam, participants will get their fingerprints done and apply for their security worker license. The approx. cost for fingerprint varies from $80 to $95 plus GST

How do I get my Security Worker License?

Once you have successfully passed the BST courses and received your certificate, you will need to apply for your Security Worker License. Licensing is done through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Security Programs Division. JIBC is only responsible for your certification. Please see the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Security Programs Division’s website for further information on the licensing procedure and application form.

Phone number: 1.855.587.0185 (press 1)

Email: SGSPDSEC@gov.bc.ca

Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/security-services/security-industry-licensing

Note: 1 year security worker license fee is $120

Course Dates

Venue:

Event Date
Basic Security Training – Surrey | Every Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | $200 + GST | Join Any Upcoming Sunday | 5 Days Course - Guildford Campus Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 10:00 AM
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 10:00 AM
Sunday, Sep 28, 2025 10:00 AM
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Basic Security Training Location: Surrey (Part Time, Evening 4:45 pm - 9:00 pm) Monday - Friday, Price $200 Plus GST -September 22, 2025 4:45 pm
  • September 22, 2025 4:45 pm
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Basic Security Training Location: Surrey (Part Time, Evening 4:45 pm - 9:00 pm) Monday - Friday, Price $200 Plus GST -October 6, 2025 4:45 pm
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Basic Security Training Location: Surrey (Part Time, Evening 4:45 pm - 9:00 pm) Monday - Friday, Price $200 Plus GST -October 20, 2025 4:45 pm
  • October 20, 2025 4:45 pm
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Faq

1. How much it will cost me all together for Security worker license?
Approx $500 ( $210 + $63.15 + $85 + $120)
2. How many questions and how long do I have to do the test?
The Basic Security Training Assessment (SCRT-1656) is a 1 hour and a half, 75-question exam. You will need to bring a laptop to this in-person exam.
3. How do I become a security professional?
All persons wishing to work as a security guard in British Columbia, must successfully complete their BST certification. Upon successful completion of your BST, you must then apply for your Security Worker license through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Security Programs Division, in order to be eligible to work.
4. Do the BST courses (SCRT-1651 and SCRT-1656) include Gaming Security Officer (GSO) certification?
No, the BST courses do not include GSO certification. If you wish to obtain both your BST and GSO certifications in one course, please take the Gaming Security Officer (SCRT-1604) training course which includes both certifications.
5. What tools and access do I need to complete the BST online course and exam?

All in-person exams require:

  • Your own laptop (a tablet will not work)
  • JIBC Student User ID
  • Internet browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari)
    • Students MUST bring a physical government issued photo identification. Without it, students will NOT be permitted to take the exam: Valid Canadian photo ID, Driver’s License, BCID, Passport, Citizenship or other government issued ID with photo will be accepted.

All online exams require:

  • Access to a computer (a tablet will not work)
  • Google Chrome with the Proctorio Chrome extension installed (*Click on the links to install) You can confirm The Proctorio Extension is installed when the blue button says “Remove from Chrome” – No need to do anything further with this.
  • Microphone (any internal or external)
  • Webcam (320×240 VGA minimum)
  • Minimum bandwidth of 0.244 Mbps (0.664 Mbps recommended) (Wired connection recommended)
  • Free disk space of 250MB & Free RAM of 2 GB
  • For additional help with setup please visit https://proctorio.com/support#settingUp

Please note: This setup must be completed prior to your exam day.

6. What is the age requirement to take the BST course?
You can complete your BST certification before the age of 19, however, you must be 19 years of age in order to apply for your Security Worker license, which is required to work in the field.
7. What are the prerequisites for the BST course?
Students must have a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. This is a requirement for licensing.
8. What background security checks are required to take the course?
Security checks are not required to complete your BST certification. However, a criminal record check is required for Security Worker licensing as part of the application process. For further information regarding licensing requirements, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Security Programs Division.
9. I have similar prior training; do I still have to take the BST course?
If you have peace officer experience (within the last 3 years) you may qualify for a training exemption from taking the mandatory training. BST Exemptions are granted only by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Security Programs Division, not through the JIBC. Please see their website for details.
10. Do I have to complete my exam before the course expires?
Students are required to successfully complete the assessment within six (6) months of finishing the theory course. As this is a self-paced course, students must plan appropriately in order to complete the online training and final exam within the allotted time.
11. How do I get a replacement BST Certificate?
To request a replacement certificate please complete and submit the certificate replacement form and fee.
12. How do I get my security worker license?
Once you have successfully passed the BST courses and received your certificate, you will need to apply for your Security Worker License. Licensing is done through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Security Programs Division. JIBC is only responsible for your certification. Please see the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Security Programs Division’s website for further information on the licensing procedure and application form.

Phone number: 1.855.587.0185 (press 1)

Email: SGSPDSEC@gov.bc.ca

Website: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/business/security-services/security-industry-licensing