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Ukhuselo Security Group

Ukhuselo Training Academy

Qualify. Get hired. Move up.

All Ukhuselo Training Academy courses are registered skills courses with PSIRA. Training takes place at our office in Cape Town, and we can assist with training requirements nationally through our accreditations. We work closely with our partners at PSIRA and SASSETA.

Courses

What we offer

Our academy has six highly trained and qualified instructors who give individual attention to every student. We train the general public, with special assistance for people from disadvantaged households, and we help security company owners and large organisations qualify their staff.

Weekly classes

Monday to Friday, exams on Fridays

Registration

Mondays, 08:00 to 09:00

Distance learning

Available for all courses

6 instructors

Qualified and experienced

  • A

    Grade A

    Managers and assistant managers

  • B

    Grade B

    Supervisors and control room operators

  • C

    Grade C

    Section leader

  • D&E

    Grades D & E

    Basic security training

  • Reaction Officer Course

    Armed response training

  • Bullion & Cash in Transit

    Introduction to the bullion and CIT industry

  • Instructor Course

    Methods of instruction for accredited PSIRA instructors

Why train with us

Your qualification opens doors

Helps secure employment in the safety and security environment.

Empowers you with education and recognised qualifications.

Lets you climb the ladder to management and financial stability faster.

Higher qualifications mean more money in your pocket.

Gives you the advantage over other candidates when applying for a job.

For our officers and clients

Phases of training

Training starts at recruitment. Candidates are only appointed once they have completed induction, which runs over five to ten days and builds from the basics to the specialised skills each contract needs. Programmes are flexible and adapted to our clients.

Phase one · 5 days

Basic induction

  • Company overview, structures and procedures
  • Company history and organogram
  • Payroll
  • Disciplinary and uniform standards
  • PSIRA Grade C
  • Searching procedures
  • Access control
  • Radio and telephone communication
  • Public relations
  • Basic English
  • Conflict resolution
  • Legal aspects and by-laws
  • Logistics and equipment
  • Patrol systems

Phase two · 3 days

SASSETA accredited specialist courses

Added when a contract requires it. Qualifications are accredited with SASSETA and certificates are issued.

  • First aid
  • Fire fighting
  • Occupational health and safety

Additional

Specialist training

  • Firearm training
  • Driver training
  • Supervisors: command and control
  • Control room and CCTV operator

Phase three · 2 to 5 days

Site-specific training

Prepared for each new contract, or standardised for retail, corporate and residential estates. Candidates often attend site orientation and safety inductions on site.

  • Site procedures manual
  • Rules and regulations
  • Site systems
  • Emergency procedures

Ready to enrol?

Registrations open on Mondays from 08:00 to 09:00. Message us first and we'll tell you what to bring.

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