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Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Canadian Criminal Justice System
LAW1060
Criminology
LAW1210
Careers in Protection Security Investigation
LAW1635
Civil Law and Private Security
PLCE1060
Security Guard Fundamentals
SECU1090
Level 2
Course details
Working with Complex Populations
COMM1775
Applied Ethics
ETHS1000
Powers, Authorities and Liabilities
LAW1140
Tactical Practices in Private Security
PLCE1070
Emergency Management
PLCE1080
Conflict Management
PLCE2080
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Interviewing in Private Investigation
LAW2000
Applied Communications in Law Enforcement
LAW2070
Evidence in Private Investigation
LAW2240
Introduction to Cyber Security
LAW2295
Crime Prevention and Risk Management
LAW2420
Safety and Accident Prevention
LAW2430
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Wellness and the Professional
HEAL1375
Security Systems
LAW2210
Event Management Security
LAW2270
Surveillance
PLCE2190
Private Investigation Case Management
PLCE2200
Advanced Investigation Techniques
PLCE2210
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Please note:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- Work in compliance with established standards and relevant legislation in the protection, security and investigation fields.
- Make decisions in a timely, effective and legally defensible manner to uphold protection and security.
- Carry out delegated duties and responsibilities in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Act equitably and justly with diverse populations.
- Work effectively as a member of a protection and security team.
- Prevent and resolve crisis, conflict and emergency situations by applying effective techniques.
- Conduct and/or contribute to investigations by collecting, preserving and presenting admissible evidence.
- Monitor, evaluate and accurately document behaviours, situations and events.
- Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.