About the course

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to protect yourself and others. You learn:

　　Policing and security practices

　　Interviewing, critical thinking and investigative techniques

　　Effective communication

　　Handling challenging behaviours and crisis situations

　　Students enrolled in this program are required to wear a uniform while attending classes and during work terms, as well as wear appropriate gym attire for fitness and defence tactics courses. Employers in this sector require one or all of the following as part of the hiring process: current, official criminal record check, vulnerable sector check and/or child abuse register search. A conviction or finding in family court may impact your ability to secure employment. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Truro
Fall (September), 2025	Truro

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Nova Scotia Community College

High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

　　IELTS: minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).

　　TOEFL IBT:80, TOEFL PBT: 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Nova Scotia Community College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

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