Course Overview

The SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) Security Operations is a full-time structured training programme designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed for operational and supervisory roles in the security sector.

The course covers guard and patrol operations, access control management, incident handling, threat recognition, surveillance operations, crowd and traffic control, and security screening of persons, bags and vehicles. Training incorporates both classroom learning and hands-on experience with exposure to emerging technologies like robotics in security surveillance alongside established security practices.

The programme builds competencies that meet industry requirements, preparing participants to oversee security operations, supervise staff and manage incidents across different environments from commercial facilities to protected areas. Career support includes advisory services, employment assistance and industry experience components to prepare participants for the job market. Job placement is not guaranteed and participants should be prepared to consider opportunities with security companies, facility operators, and other organisations requiring security operations expertise.

Lesson Objectives

Participants will acquire essential operational skills in security management and supervision, which includes:

• (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services And Operate Basic Security Equipment)
• (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behavior)
• (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) (Classroom, Asynchronous)
• (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
• (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Function)
• (SCTP Module) Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd and Traffic Control)
• (SCTP Module) Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Persons & Bag)
• (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers)
• (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel)
• (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risks)
• (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties Within Legal Framework)
• (SCTP Module) Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening and Search of Vehicles)
• (SCTP Module) Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places)
• (SCTP Module) Respond to Fire Incident in the Workplace
• (SCTP Module) Introduction to Robotics for Security Surveillance
• (SCTP Module) Industry Experience: Security Operations

They will also explore the integration of robotics in security surveillance and understand how emerging technologies enhance traditional security operations and monitoring capabilities.

Beyond operational skills, participants will develop critical supervisory competencies in personnel management, risk assessment, incident coordination and maintaining compliance with legal frameworks. Exposure to industry environments and practical scenarios ensures comprehensive understanding of security operations management, emergency response protocols and leadership in diverse security settings.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and experience to manage comprehensive security operations, supervise security personnel, and handle diverse security scenarios across various settings including protected areas, commercial facilities, and high-security environments, positioning them for supervisory and management roles in the security industry.

Require Modules

Subject Code – Subject

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS1 (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management (Provide Guard and Patrol Services And Operate Basic Security Equipment)
Participants will gain basic security skills and knowledge required to be deployed as security officers including performing guard duty and patrolling premises, making incident reports, and operating access control, alarm monitoring and closed circuit television (CCTV) monitoring equipment.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS4 (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Deterrence (Manage Disorderly Conduct & Threatening Behavior)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to prepare for security work activities, deter threatening behaviour through maintaining visible security presence and implement proper procedures when dealing with persons exhibiting disorderly or threatening behaviour.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS2 (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Incident Response (Handle Security Incidents and Services) (Classroom, Asynchronous)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to contain incidents of damage to facilities and equipment, handle incidents related to fire, crime, medical and first-aid, bomb or improvised explosive device (IED) threats, search, apprehend and arrest a suspect and give evidence in court.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS3 (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Threat Observation (Recognise Terrorist Threats)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to be aware of terrorist risks and threats, identify suspicious activities through behavioural profiling, handle situations involving suspicious persons, objects, vehicles and powders and respond to bomb threats and handle the after-incident response.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS5 (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Security Surveillance Management (Perform Remote Surveillance Function)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to carry out effective remote surveillance activities using surveillance technology.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS17 (SCTP Module) Crowd and Traffic Control Management (Conduct Crowd and Traffic Control)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to prepare for crowd and traffic control duties, conduct effective crowd control operations and manage traffic control activities as a security officer in workplace environments.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS7 (SCTP Module) Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening of Persons & Bag)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to prepare for security screening operations, operate screening equipment including Walk-Through Metal Detectors and Hand-Held Metal Detectors, perform manual screenings of persons and bags and conduct thorough security checks in a professional and compliant manner.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS9 (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Guard and Patrol (Supervise Security Officers)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to understand security
operations procedures, allocate and roster security officers’ duties, provide guidance and support to security personnel, supervise security officers during emergency situations and ensure the health and safety of both premises and security officers are maintained.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS10 (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Capability Development (Induct Security Personnel)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to conduct site induction for new and existing security officers, introduce security personnel to appropriate persons in-charge of premises, orientate security officers on their roles and responsibilities, provide induction on patrol duties, familiarise personnel with access control areas, security and alarm systems and reception duties.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS11 (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Security Risk Analysis (Assess and Address Security Risks)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to assess client security risks, identify security risks and threats, address security deficiencies and to submit findings and recommendations.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS12 (SCTP Module) PWM-Security: Security Operation Compliance (Perform Supervisory Duties Within Legal Framework)
Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to interpret job roles and responsibilities of security supervisor, apply understanding of contractual agreement to delivery quality security services, demonstrate ability to protect client’s interests and apply understanding of security supervisor’s legal rights and responsibilities at work.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS8 (SCTP Module) Security Screening Management (Conduct Security Screening and Search of Vehicles)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to prepare for security screening of vehicles, perform comprehensive security screening procedures, conduct systematic screening operations and conclude security screening activities effectively as a security officer.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS13 (SCTP Module) Deterrence (Perform Security Duties at Protected Areas and Protected Places)
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to perform access control duties at protected areas and protected places, conduct patrol duties in these secure environments and handle incidents involving unauthorised photography whilst executing security responsibilities in protected areas and protected places.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS14 (SCTP Module) Respond to Fire Incident in the Workplace
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to understand fire safety legislation and regulations, develop and implement emergency response plans, coordinate company emergency response teams, identify potential fire hazards and injury risks, conduct fire situation assessments, operate various types of fire protection systems, execute proper fire extinguishing procedures and manage incident handover whilst providing operational assistance to appropriate authorities.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS15 (SCTP Module) Introduction to Robotics for Security Surveillance          Participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of robotics and their
applications in security surveillance, identify different types of robots used in security operations and their specific functionalities, implement and manage robotic surveillance systems across various security scenarios, analyse the benefits and challenges of integrating robotics in security operations, and design and plan basic robotic surveillance systems tailored to meet specific security requirements.

TP-NC-P0039-F-OPS16 (SCTP Module) Industry Experience: Security Operations
Through structured site visits to security agencies and operations centres, participants gain practical exposure to real-world security operations including surveillance, access control, and incident response procedures. These sessions feature live security operations, incident management processes, and demonstrations of current technologies and organisational practices, whilst providing engagement with industry stakeholders and HR professionals on career pathways and job opportunities, effectively bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry application.

Course Fees

SkillsFuture Credit & Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support)
Trainees can use their SkillsFuture Credit and Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to offset the nett course fees for SCTP.

Additional Funding Support (AFS) under SCTP
The additional funding support of up to 95% of the course fees for SCTP courses will be available for jobseekers with greater needs.

To be eligible for the additional funding support, individuals must be Singapore Citizens and meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

a. Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for six months or more); or

b. Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients; or

c. Persons with Disabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for the AFS support if I meet the eligibility criteria midway through the programme?

AFS funding eligibility is determined based on the SCTP course start date. Applications meeting the criteria only after the course has begun will not qualify for retrospective funding.

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance

Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above may receive a Training Allowance of up to 50% of their average income over the most recent 12-month period, capped at $3,000 per month. You can use the calculator (https://ta.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/calculator/form) to estimate your eligible Training Allowance.

Are company-sponsored individuals eligible for SCTP?

The SCTP is available exclusively to self-sponsored individuals and is not open to company-sponsored participants.

Course Fees as of 25 May 2026 (inclusive of GST)

Note: All modules are mandatory and participants are required to pay by individual modules (total: 16 modules)

Payment Mode

Payment for SII courses can be made as follows:

SkillsFuture Credit

Upon confirmation of the course, an email with the payment link will be sent to you latest about 1 week before the course commencement. Please refer to the instructions on the online payment page to make the payment. Please do not make payment manually via the My SkillsFuture Credit Portal before receiving the confirmation email with the payment link from TP.

eNETS/Credit Card/PayNow

Upon confirmation of the course, an email with the payment link will be sent to you latest about 1 week before the course commencement. Please refer to the instructions on the online payment page to make payment via eNETS, Credit Card or PayNow.

Course Schedule

Course Information

Participants must be able to fully commit to the 3-month duration of the SCTP. Please review the course schedule to ensure your availability before applying.

To register your interest, please complete the form. If shortlisted, our Programme Manager will contact you with the relevant application details.

Who Should Attend

Individuals looking to enter the security operations field, including those seeking a career switch into operational and supervisory roles such as security management and personnel oversight. The programme is also suitable for existing security officers who wish to advance
into leadership positions, as well as professionals from other industries aiming to transition into security operations management and incident response responsibilities.

No minimum educational entry requirements. However, candidates must meet the required workplace literacy and numeracy level and should possess the relevant assumed skills and knowledge.

Note: A screening process may be conducted to evaluate applicants’ suitability for the course.