PSIRA GRADES E-A

Guardian Maritime Defense Pty Ltd (“GMDSA”) only recruits South African Citizens who are registered under the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) of South Africa and, who holds the necessary security Grading required to act as security guards.

GMDSA has to be registered with the PSIRA of South Africa to legally operate as a Private Security Services Company (PSSC). Registration implies that:

All Directors, Managers and Employees must have undergone training at an accredited Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) training Centre in South Africa to enable them to perform any security related functions in/outside South Africa,
Personnel must begin at the Minimum Grade of “E” and work their way up through the grading process to the required grade, Grade “A” being the highest achievable grade.

As per GMDSAs’ Company structure the Directors, Department Chiefs, Department Managers and Security Officers must all hold a Grade “A” PSIRA qualification and must be registered at PSIRA.

All other personnel recruited as Passenger Vessel Security Crew must be registered at PSIRA and have a minimum D-Grade.

The following tables describe what PSIRA gradings A to E courses entail:


Qualification	Course Description	Course Duration	Course Location	Course Content
PSIRA E-Grade (SASSETA E - Patrol Security Officer)	This course introduces individuals to the Private Security Industry and provides knowledge of what is expected to uphold the Law as Security Officers. In particular, a Patrol Security Officer would acquire the skills to: Use security equipment Conduct a security patrol in area of responsibility Handle complaints and problems Perform hand over and take over responsibilities Give evidence in court Apply legal aspects in a security environment Perform basic fire fighting Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace Explain the requirements for becoming a security service provider	5 Days	Red Security Training Centre, Cape Town, South Africa	Personal Hygiene Occupational Safety Public Relations Role & Function of Security Explosive devices & Firearms Discipline Basic Self Defence Use of Fire Extinguishers Radio / Telephone communication Basic Legal Aspects Industrial Relations


Qualification	Course Description	Course Duration	Course Location	Course Content
PSIRA D-Grade (SASSETA D - Access Control Officer)	This course aims to provide knowledge on how to conduct access control at the egress point. In particular, a Access Control Officer would acquire the skills to: Conduct access and egress control Conduct evacuations and emergency drills Identify, handle and defuse security related conflict Apply basic business ethics in a work environment Demonstrate knowledge of the Firearms Control Act 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) Apply knowledge of HIV/AIDS to a specific business sector and a workplace Operate a computer workstation in a business environment Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts	5 Days	Red Security Training Centre, Cape Town, South Africa	Basic Fire Fighting Radio Communication Occupational Safety Public Relations Use of Pocket Books Access Control Search Procedures Legal Aspects Self Defence


Qualification	Course Description	Course Duration	Course Location	Course Content
PSIRA C-Grade (SASSETA C - Asset and Reaction Officer)	This course aims to provide knowledge on how to manage the protection of assets and handle emergency situations. In particular, a Asset and Reaction Officer would acquire the skills to: Coach a team member in order to enhance individual performance in work environment Apply knowledge of self and team in order to develop a plan to enhance team performance Outline the legal environment of a selected industry Apply occupational health, safety and environmental principles Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication Explain the requirements for becoming a security service provider Conduct security at an event Describe how to manage reactions arising from a traumatic event Write security reports and take statements	5 Days	Red Security Training Centre, Cape Town, South Africa	Legal Aspects Protection of Information Emergency Procedures Bomb Threats Occupational Safety Fire Prevention Written Reports


Qualification	Course Description	Course Duration	Course Location	Course Content
PSIRA B-Grade (SASSETA B - Security First Line Supervisor)	This course advances Security Officers to a supervisory level. In particular, a Security First Line Supervisor would acquire the skills to: Team performance. Supervise work unit to achieve work unit objectives (individuals and teams) Demonstrate basic understanding of the primary labour legislation that impacts on a business unit (primary labour legislation) Training in the workplace. Perform one-to-one training on the job Security-related reading skills. Interpret and use information from texts Supervisory – general. Induct a member into a team General give instructions Security-related conflict and threat management. Conduct a security threat assessment in a defined operational area	5 Days	Red Security Training Centre, Cape Town, South Africa	Physical Security / Technology Planned Inspection Role in Emergency Taking Statements Communicating Instructions On the job Training Supervision How to Conduct Paradess


Qualification	Course Description	Course Duration	Course Location	Course Content
PSIRA A-Grade (SASSETA A - Security Supervisor)	This course aims to provide knowledge to manage a site and gather evidence during accidents and incidents. In particular, a Security Supervisor would acquire the skills to: Demonstrate understanding of crime prevention Conduct preliminary investigations Institute disciplinary action Interpret and manage conflicts within the workplace Describe the relationship of junior management to other roles Security-related conflict and threat management. Conduct a security threat assessment in a defined operational area Gather and present evidence in a hearing	5 Days	Red Security Training Centre, Cape Town, South Africa	Principles of Investigation Dealing with the scene of an incident Questioning Witnesses Giving Evidence Court Procedures Human behaviour Report Writing Security Registers