Security training (BST)
Basic Security Training (BST) 40-Hour Course
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A mandatory 40-hour course covering legal authorities, powers of arrest, emergency response, and professional reporting required to obtain a BC Security Worker Licence.
How long
1–2 Weeks (40 Hours)
Cost
$347–$567
Schools
3 in BC
🏫Where you can take this: 3 schools
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 School Year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
2
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 School Year- English Studies 12. Requirement varies by school (Justice Institute of British Columbia, Sting Executive Group International (SEGI), Turner Group (WT Canadian Safety & Medic Training)). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
3
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- At least 19 years of age at time of licence application
- Government-issued photo identification
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Clean criminal record (no disqualifying offences under the Security Services Act)
- At least 19 years of age (or turning 19 before licence application)
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Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Choose an approved BST training school (JIBC online or an approved classroom provider)
- Register for the 40-hour course and obtain your student manual and study materials
- Attend all 40 hours of instruction (or complete online self-paced modules within 8 weeks)
- Register for the invigilated JIBC provincial examination (in person at New Westminster or online proctored for regional students)
- Submit your passing exam certificate with fingerprints and fee to BC Security Programs Division
5
Step 5 of 8
Security training (BST)
⏱ 1–2 Weeks (40 Hours)- 40 hours of intensive classroom instruction or 8-week self-paced online modules
- Legal studies covering Criminal Code authorities, powers of arrest, and Charter rights
- Practical conflict de-escalation, professional communication, and patrol procedures
- Documentation skills: daily logs, incident reports, and notebook rules for court evidence
- Personal safety, emergency response protocols, fire prevention, and scene preservation
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Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 3 schools in BC- Justice Institute of British Columbia — 1–2 weeks ($347)
- Sting Executive Group International (SEGI) — 5 days (Not published)
- Turner Group (WT Canadian Safety & Medic Training) — 5 days ($567)
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Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- JIBC Basic Security Training Assessment (SCRT-1656): Standardized 85-question provincial exam with a 70% passing grade
- Security Programs Division Criminal Record Check & Fingerprint Clearance
- BC Security Worker Licence Application (1-year or 3-year licence credential)
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Step 8 of 8
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(3 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Safety / Specialized Provider
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster / Victoria / Kelowna / Chilliwack
Duration1–2 weeks
Tuition$347
DeliveryHybrid
“Provincial foundational 40-hour Basic Security Training (BST Theory) delivered online self-paced or in person at JIBC campuses.”
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Duration5 days
TuitionNot published
DeliveryOnline / Distance
“Government-approved 40-hour Basic Security Training (BST) covering the 7 provincial curriculum modules with online self-paced and classroom options.”
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Duration5 days
Tuition$567
DeliveryIn-Person
“JIBC-approved 5-day hands-on Basic Security Training (BST) classroom course in Kelowna covering legal authorities, report writing, and personal safety.”