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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. $450

Course Video

1. Baton and handcuff safety overview

03:45

Free

2. Lawful use and workplace authorisation

11:20

Locked

Entry Requirements

    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: $450

    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

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