The WSQ (Workforce Skills Qualifications) security courses are structured training programs recognized in Singapore’s security sector, designed to equip security personnel with essential knowledge, skills, and licensing requirements for various career stages.

• Security Officer (Basic Licensing Unit): New entrants seeking to become licensed security officers.
• Senior Security Officer (Certificate Modules): Security officers aiming to advance to supervisory positions.
• Security Supervisor (Advanced Certificate Modules): Security professionals pursuing further specialization and leadership roles.
• Security Electives: Individuals who want to deepen or diversify their security competencies.

• Basic Licensing Unit: Minimum age 18, able to communicate in English, with basic educational qualifications (usually PSLE).
• Certificate and Advanced Modules: Completion of prior relevant WSQ security units or proof of equivalent experience.
• Electives: Specific electives may require prior completion of foundational units or relevant security experience.

• Basic Licensing Unit: Generally completed in 5–7 days, including assessment.
• Certificate Modules: Each module usually lasts 1–2 days, varying by topic.
• Advanced Certificate Modules: Typically longer (2–4 days per module) due to the depth and complexity.
• Electives: Vary by topic, ranging from half a day to several days.
  Courses may be conducted in-person or online.

• Basic Licensing Unit: Legal powers, patrol procedures, screening of persons/property, incident response, emergency management.
• Senior Security Officer Modules: Supervisory skills, conflict management, effective communication, and managing incidents.
• Security Supervisor Modules: Leadership, resource management, operational planning, and investigation skills.
• Electives: Specialized subjects such as crowd control, anti-terrorism awareness, and digital security.

• Yes. The basic WSQ Security Officer course is compulsory for new entrants to be licensed by the Police Licensing & Regulatory Department (PLRD). Higher WSQ modules are necessary for career advancement to senior or supervisory positions.

Yes. Singaporeans and Permanent Residents may qualify for SkillsFuture and other government subsidies, making the courses highly affordable. Some employers also provide sponsorship or reimbursement.

Some modules are open to Work Permit or S Pass holders. However, licensing eligibility may be restricted based on regulations from the Ministry of Manpower and PLRD.

Candidates may usually retake the assessment, subject to the training provider’s policies and any applicable fees. Remediation will be provided where needed.

Contact your chosen accredited WSQ security training centre or reference the SkillsFuture Singapore website and PLRD licensing guidelines for official, up-to-date information.