Program Overview

Basic Security Training (BST)

Program Overview

The Basic Security Training (BST) program is designed for individuals seeking to enter the security profession in British Columbia. This training is required to apply for a Security Worker License.

Program Details

• Duration: 40 hours
• Format: Online course (SCRT-1651) and final exam/assessment (SCRT-1656)
• Tuition Fees:
  • Domestic: $343.77
  • International: $1,024.79
• Learner Services Fee: $3.26 (added to tuition fees)

Admission Criteria

• Age Requirement: 19 years old
• Language Proficiency: Good command of the English language (spoken and written)
• Background Security Checks: Not required for the course, but a criminal record check is required for Security Worker licensing

Program Structure

• Online Course (SCRT-1651): Self-paced, 40-hour course with a definite start and end date
• Final Exam/Assessment (SCRT-1656): 1.5 hours, 75-question exam
• Exam Requirements:
  • Bring a laptop (tablets or iPads will not work)
  • JIBC Student User ID and password
  • Internet browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari)
  • Government-issued photo identification

Replacement Certificates

• Fee: $38.59
• Form: Certificate Replacement Form
• Submission: Mail or email with a photocopy of valid government-issued identification

Security Worker License

• Application: Through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Security Programs Division
• Phone Number: 1.855.587.0185 (press 1)
• Email:
• Website: business/business/security-services/security-industry-licensing

Approved Security Training Schools

• List: Available under the How to Apply section of this page
• Locations: Various locations in British Columbia

Student Notification – Cheating

• Policy: JIBC's Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Consequences: Failure, suspension from Security Training courses for one year, and no rewrites allowed

New BST Instructor Application

• Status: Not accepting applications at this time
• Re-evaluation: February 2026

New BST School Application

• Status: Not accepting applications at this time
• Re-evaluation: February 2026

Courses in this Program

• SCRT-1651: Basic Security Training Theory
• SCRT-1656: Basic Security Training Assessment

Key Links

• BC Security Industry Licensing Page:

Downloads

• Security Certificate Replacement Form:

Questions about Security Courses and Programs?

• Contact: Email , call 604.528.5713, or fill out the form.