Private Security: Competence in CABA (Law 5.688)
About This Course
This specialization course in Private Security, focused on the specific competence for the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) according to Law 5.688, is designed as a theoretical complement to the jurisdiction's enabling course. Its approach is based on the comprehensive development of knowledge and specific skills necessary to perform occupational roles in the field of private security, without requiring prior professional qualification.
Purpose
The main objective is to train and professionalize private security personnel, providing comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for efficient and high-quality performance. This course seeks to cover the specific needs of the general work environment and prepare participants to develop corresponding specializations.
Course Contents
Module I: Security and Surveillance: Concepts of private and public security, roles of the security guard, surveillance and patrol techniques, and actions in high-risk situations.
Module II: First Aid: Role of the security guard in emergencies, CPR techniques, wound and burn management, and other first aid aspects.
Module III: Legal Notions and Human Rights: Legal foundations, human rights, CABA-specific legislation, and actions permitted and prohibited for security guards.
Module IV: Building Security: Security in different facilities, evacuation plans, and management of specific situations in various types of buildings.
Module V: Fire Safety: Basic knowledge about fires, use of firefighting equipment, and evacuation plans.
Module VI: Basic Rules for Public Service: Human relations, effective communication, conflict management, and ethical principles in the role of the security guard.
Module VII: Weapons Handling: Theoretical concepts about the safe handling of firearms in CABA.
Learning Objectives
Material Includes
- International Certification awarded by ACAFOR, with global recognition and validity.
- Contributes to the professionalization and certification of private security personnel in CABA, in accordance with Law 5.688.
Requirements
- Modality 100% online, remote and asynchronous.
- Includes case studies, simulations, and practical exercises to ensure comprehensive training applicable to the workplace context.
Target Audience
- New Private Guards in CABA: Individuals who are just starting their careers in private security and seek certification and specific training to work in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
- Experienced Security Personnel: Security professionals already working in the sector who seek to update their knowledge and skills according to the requirements of Law 5.688.
- Security Supervisors and Managers: Leaders of private security teams who need to understand the specific regulations and practices of CABA to manage their teams effectively.
- Owners and Operators of Security Companies: Entrepreneurs and managers of private security companies operating in CABA who seek to ensure their staff comply with legal and training standards.
- Security Trainers and Educators: Professionals responsible for training and education in educational institutions or security companies, interested in teaching or updating curricula in accordance with Law 5.688.
- Human Resources Personnel in Private Security: HR personnel in security companies who require detailed knowledge about training and certification requirements for staff in CABA.
- Security Consultants: Experts who advise organizations and companies on private security practices and seek to deepen their understanding of CABA standards and regulations.
- Public Security Officials: Government authorities and staff of regulatory entities that oversee private security and seek to better understand the specific practices and regulations of CABA.
- Security Professionals Aspiring to Work in CABA: Guards and security personnel from other regions who plan to move to CABA and need to comply with local requirements.
- Students in Security-Related Programs: Students in security, criminology, or related disciplines who seek to specialize in private security within the jurisdiction of CABA.
Curriculum
Module I: Security and Surveillance
Introduction to Private Security4:26
Prohibitions and Professional Attitudes4:02
Customer Service and Access Control5:56
The Role and Primary Task of the Guard5:34
Surveillance and Patrol Techniques4:03
Security in Diverse Areas5:59
Partial Assessment: Fundamentals and Security Procedures
Concept and Risk Analysis3:53
Action in Crisis Situations4:23
Emergency and Incident Handling5:19
Security in Specialized Services3:17
Focus on Terrorism3:09
Custody and Control in Transit and Reception5:46
Module I Assessment: Security and Surveillance
Module II: First Aid
Module III: Legal Notions and Human Rights
Module IV: Building Security
Module V: Fire Fighting
Module VI: Basic Rules for Public Service
Module VII: Weapons Handling
Get your certificate!
Upon completion of this course, you will have access to an international certificate that will endorse your knowledge.
