Threat Observation: Recognise Terrorist Threat (RTT)

Subsidies Available*

4 modules series

Earn a basic licensing unit to become security officer

4.7

(309 review)

Basic licencing unit

Security officer level

2 + 1 days

Training + Assesment

Flexible schedule

weekend class available
Course Information

Course Title Recognise Terrorist Threat (RTT)
(SEC-OBS-1002-1.1) (TGS-2022015617)
Available Subsidies
  • SkillsFuture-funded
  • SkillsFuture Credit
  • NTUC UTAP
Course Description Master the skills to detect and respond to terrorist risks & threats, including suspicious behavior, bomb threats, and handling the after-incident response.
Why You Should Apply Security jobs are available upon completion of the 3 basic security courses!
Course Duration 1 day + 1 day (Assessment)
Application Deadline 1 day before the class starts
What Jobs Will It Pave The Way To? Security Officer
Learning Outcomes
What You'll Learn This 2-day course covers 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.
Entry Requirements
Requirements

Pre-requisites:

  1. Read, write, and speak English at WPL Level 4
  2. Manipulate numbers at WPN Level 4
  3. Act in a professional manner
  4. Observe confidentiality
  5. Be vigilant at all times
  6. Physical and medical requirements
    • Certified by a medical doctor to be physically fit for work
    • Must not be colour-blind or hearing impaired

Nationality Requirements

  1. Singapore Citizen
  2. Singapore Permanent Resident
  3. Malaysian Citizen with a valid work pass

 

JOURNEY TO BE A CERTIFIED SECURITY OFFICER (SO):

  1. Apply for Provisional Security Officer (SO) Licence
    Click here to apply. 

    ($16 processing fee applies)
    (While waiting for the license approval, you may proceed to step 3)

  2. Register for the course.
    Log in to our online application portal.

  3. Make payment
    Receive payment details via email once payment is made.
Course Fees
Full Course Fees (incl. GST)
  • $408.75
Singapore Citizens (incl. GST)
  • 40 years old & above: $146.25 (70% Funding)
  • 39 years old & below: $221.25 (50% Funding)
Reassessment Fee (incl. GST)
  • $76.30
 
  • Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above may use SkillsFuture Credit to offset the fees. Click here to learn more.
  • GST rate has been revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024.
  • Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP): NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above). Click here to learn more.
Course Schedule

December 2025
January 2026

February 2026