Ivy Black
adult learners attending an in-person security training class
Ivy Black
Security Training
In-person training · Hillcrest

Build your future in professional security

Practical, in-person training at our Hillcrest academy. Explore security grades E to A, see the fees upfront, and choose the next step that suits you.

Explore courses and feesHow enrolment works
Registration
QCTO and PSIRA registered
Minimum age
18 years
Delivery
In person, dates allocated by Ivy Black
A place to move forward

For your first step.
For your team’s next step.

A personal goal and a company’s training plan can start in different places. Both begin with understanding the programme and its requirements.

Choose the option that fits you to see how to prepare for the next step.

Adult learners, individual applications and company groups.
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Start with your programme

Find the grade that fits your starting point. Our team confirms your eligibility during review.

  1. 1Explore grades and entry requirements
  2. 2Prepare your details and supporting documents
  3. 3Submit your application for review
Explore programmes

Applications are reviewed by Ivy Black. Training dates are allocated by the academy.

Training programmes

Choose your training grade

Clear course lengths and upfront fees. Contact us if you need help choosing a starting grade.

All programmes →
an instructor teaching adult security learners

Grade E Training

Grade E

Build the essential skills for basic guarding and patrol duties.

Course feeR750Full payment upfront
5 days
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learners practising a supervised radio and observation exercise

Grade D Training

Grade D

Learn to control access and maintain security at entry and exit points.

Course feeR800Full payment upfront
5 days
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Grade C Training

Grade C

Strengthen your skills in threat awareness, information protection and emergency response.

Course feeR850Full payment upfront
5 days
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Grade B Training

Grade B

Develop the skills to supervise security officers and coordinate daily duties.

Course feeR1,050Full payment upfront
5 days
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an instructor teaching adult security learners

Grade A Training

Grade A

Develop management skills for leading security teams and overseeing incident handling.

Course feeR1,250Full payment upfront
5 days
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Save with a package

Plan your next grades

Package prices include multiple grades, with each training date arranged by Ivy Black.

Compare all packages →
How it works

From application to PSIRA-approved result

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01

Choose a course

Compare grades, course lengths and package fees.

an applicant reviewing documents with an academy administrator
02

Apply for review

Send your details and supporting documents to our team.

a security operations training room
03

Get ready to train

After approval and payment, Ivy Black arranges your training date.

learners practising a supervised radio and observation exercise
04

Train and get assessed

Attend in Hillcrest and complete your assessment.

Read the full process
Where we train

Hillcrest training academy

All Ivy Black training is delivered in person. Learners attend at our academy, and training dates are allocated by our team once an application is approved and payment is confirmed.

23 Mill Road, Hillcrest

Ready to start?

Submit an enrolment application online. Applications are reviewed by our team — submitting an application does not confirm a place on a course.

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