Training
The MSS Training Academy provides a recruitment pathway through our nationally accredited training programmes. To work in the security industry you must obtain the nationally accredited Certificate II in Security Operations. MSS Security is a Registered Training Organisation and provides the necessary training to meet each state’s licensing requirements for security officers.
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The benefit of undertaking your training at the MSS Training Academy is that we provide employment opportunities for successful participants at the completion of the course. Once you have obtained your security licence, gained employment with MSS Security and completed the probationary period, we offer the Certificate III in Security Operations as a traineeship, at no cost to eligible participants. This level of training enables us to provide a nationally accredited qualification at no cost to our trainees, and provides further up-skilling, knowledge and confidence to carry out your job to a higher standard and further your career as a security officer.
For further information on Certificate II in Security Operations, please contact:
South Australia
Ken Robertson
0401 776 199
sa.training@msssecurity.com.au
Queensland
Tania Sacco
07 3722 4100 or 0401 776 127
Tania.sacco@msssecurity.com.au
Victoria
Stuart Mayne
03 8379 5914 or 0401 776 323
stuart.mayne@msssecurity.com.au
Western Australia
Mani Potaka-Dewes
08 9347 2722 or 0466 208 591
Mani.potaka-dewes@msssecurity.com.au
Northern Territory
Jessica Keighley
08 8946 4947
Jessica.keighley@msssecurity.com.au
Corporate Training
MSS Security believes that well trained and motivated people are the foundation of success and our in-house training division further demonstrates our commitment to professional development. Our expert trainers and strong presence within the security industry enable us to deliver industry and site specific training to meet the individual requirements of our clients and changing industry needs.
The training we offer to external parties is developed in close consultation with relevant personnel to ensure the specific needs of each organisation are met. We have developed training packages and conducted programmes with excellent feedback in areas such as:
- Emergency response
- Customer service
- Armed robbery
- Suspicious packages
- Holding techniques / physical intervention
- Disengagement
- Loss prevention
- Conflict resolution
- Dealing with aggressive persons
- Incident reporting
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- OH&S, including OH&S responsibilities
- Equal Employment Opportunity – discrimination and harassment
- Supervisor training
- Management skills – leadership and performance management.
This training is not restricted to security or guarding work. We have the capabilities to develop training programmes across many areas for personnel not associated with the security sector. For further information on our contextualised training programmes, please contact our Training and Development team on 07 3722 4134.
E-Learning
MSS Security has launched a comprehensive and interactive ve e-learning system, providing an efficient, effective and consistent training solution for its staff across Australia. The system incorporates a competency assessment, survey and certification of completion, with each module approximately 20-30 minutes in duration.
Please click on the following PDF for further information: MSS Security e-learning solution.pdf