Tested protection and security force
The Geprüfte Schutz- und Sicherheitskraft is a training course in the security industry in Germany.
Admission requirements
- a successfully passed final examination in a recognized training occupation and then at least two years of professional experience in the security industry or
- at least five years of professional experience of which at least three years must have been completed in the security industry and
- a minimum age of 24 years and
- Participation in a first aid course that was completed no more than 24 months ago.
Training duration
There is no obligation to attend a preparatory course, but it is recommended due to the scope of the material. The IHK hour recommendation is 210 teaching hours. A course can be done either full-time or part-time.
Exam content
| Exam subject | lessons | Exam scope | Type of examination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00. Learning and working method: | 10 | - | - |
| Part A: Legal and task-related action | 80 lessons | 150 min. | written |
| 01. Legal studies: | 40 | - | - |
| 02. Service customer: | 40 | - | - |
| Part B: Avoidance of danger and use of protection and safety technology | 56 units | 150 min. | written |
| 03. Fire protection and other emergency measures: | 18th | - | - |
| 04. Occupational health and safety and environmental protection: | 18th | - | - |
| 05. Use of protection and safety technology: | 20th | - | - |
| Part C: Safety and service-oriented behavior and action | 64 units | 30 min. | orally |
| 06. Situation assessment and management: | 24 | - | - |
| 07. Communication: | 20th | - | - |
| 08. Customer and service orientation: | 10 | - | - |
| 09. Cooperation: | 10 | - | - |
| Summary | 210 | - | - |
Individual evidence
- ↑ Examination regulations for the tested protection and security forces
- ↑ IHK framework plan with teaching objectives ( Memento from December 27, 2010 in the Internet Archive )