Security Operations: Legal Underpinnings

(Remark: This is 1 of 4 courses that form our “Certificate in Security Management” program)
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
  • Your Enrolment is not complete until after a copy of your HKID card, proof of payment and proof of academic/professional qualifications as specified in the joining criteria are submitted and accepted.
  • Your Enrolment will be confirmed by email at least 1 week before the course starts. Once your enrolment is confirmed, course fees are not refundable.
  • HKIOS reserves all rights to reject any application for enrolment.

Course Information

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for personnel in security or related services who are interested in pursuing the knowledge and skills to manage security services for an organisation.

Joining Criteria

Participants should:
  • Possess not less than 6 years of experience in security or related services, of which at least 3 years are in security supervision or above level, or
  • Have completed training or achieved the knowledge and skills equivalent to QF Level 3 for security or related services (e.g. RPL), and
  • Be educated to at least Secondary 5 or equivalent

Assessment

Assessment will take place throughout the course, via:

  • Class Discussions and Case Studies
  • Course-end Assignments

Certification

Participants who meet the following criteria will be awarded a “Certificate of Completion”:

  • Complete 100% all specified course activities; and
  • Attain 100% attendance of in-person classes; and
  • Achieve 60% or above in class discussions and case studies; and
  • Achieve 60% of above in post-course assignments. 

Learning Outcome 

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the laws and regulations relevant to security operations in Hong Kong.
  • Understand the importance of complying with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Apply relevant laws and regulations to practical work.

Course Outline

  • Unit 1

    Introduction to the Hong Kong Legal System

  • Unit 2

    Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Business

  • Unit 3

    Statutory Duties and Liabilities under the Security & Guarding Services Ordinance

  • Unit 4

    Employment Law, Employer’s Liability, Occupational Safety & Health and Anti-Discrimination Compliance

  • Unit 5

    Criminal Law, Use of Force, Arrest & Investigation

  • Unit 6

    Corporate Civil Liability and Duty of Care

  • Unit 7

    Legal Obligations for Securing Private Premises & Private Roads

  • Unit 8

    Legal Framework for Corporate Event Security

  • Unit 9

    Crisis, Public Order & Emergency Law

  • Unit 10

    The National Security Law and Corporate Compliance
  • Language
                        Cantonese
  • Training Mode
               Hybrid
  • Total Learning Hours¹
    60
  • Maximum Class Size
      20
  • Fees²
                                     HK$4,800

Note 1: Total Learning Hours include hours spent on Self-study, In-person Classes, Exercises and Assignments.

Note 2: Discount offers can only be used 1 at a time and cannot be used together.

  • 10% discount for enrolment of all 4 specified courses under HKIOS’s “Certificate in Security Management” program at the same time.
  • 10% discount for HKIOS alumni and employees of supporting organizations.

Qualification Level

This course is based on the UoC(s) of the HKQF for Security Services listed below.
UOC Code: Refer to the other 3 specified courses
Qualification Level: Equivalent to HKQF for Security Services at Level 4

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