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Batons & Handcuffs Skill Set

The Baton and Handcuffs training is vital for a licensed Security Officer wanting to advance their career in the security industry. For example, employers will consider this training a desirable extension to your skills, knowledge and awareness in handling valuables. After completing the Baton and Handcuffs training course, our goal is to ensure you can confidently present and control a subject using a baton and apply the handcuffs if and when necessary. Further, having the ability to present a baton, using a baton to defend self and others, direct persons and further to apply handcuffs within the requirements of the law. It is a requirement in the State of Victoria, that a licensed Crowd Controller / Security Guard, who carries a baton and or handcuffs for their employment hold a current certification and authorisation from their employer. Further information is published on the Victoria Police website.

Batons & Handcuffs Skill Set
This is a one day in-class experience with a qualified and experienced trainer. Students will complete theory components in class. $250

Course Video

1. Baton and handcuff safety overview

03:45

Free

2. Lawful use and workplace authorisation

11:20

Locked

Entry Requirements

  • Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction. • Ability to read and write • Good numeracy skills • Must be over 18

Course Details

Duration

This is a one day in-class experience with a qualified and experienced trainer. Students will complete theory components in class.

Fees

Tuition Fee: $250

Delivery Strategy

⦁ Face to face ⦁ Online ⦁ Recognition of Prior Learning (for experienced leaders and managers who have evidence to support their current competence in the relevant units of competency which comprise the qualification). ⦁ Blended (using a combination of the modes described).

Units of Competency

Specialist baton and handcuff skill set delivered in class.

CodeTitleType
BATONPresent, use and manage baton response safelySkill set
CUFFSApply handcuffs within legal and operational requirementsSkill set