This unit standard will lead learners towards achieving knowledge, skills and attributes that would enable them to apply the provisions of the legislation that regulates the registration of security providers.

A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:

  • Explain the role of Private Security Regulating Authority
  • (PSIRA) in terms of regulating the security industry.
  • Explain the compulsory registration provisions for a security service provider.
  • Explain the requirements that must be complied with as a security service provider.
  • Explain the obligations and requirements that must be met in terms of the code of conduct for security service providers.
Security service providers refer to both security business and security officers.
The Act refers to the legislation that enables the Private Security Regulating Authority (PSIRA).
Regulations include but are not limited to the private security industry regulations 2002, made in terms of the legislation that enables the PSIRA.