Master for protection and security
The master for protection and security is the highest non-academic professional qualification in the security industry in Germany. Masters for protection and security are employed by security services , lead corresponding services themselves or work for large companies, for example as plant security managers.
job profile
In general, masters for protection and security are responsible for security and regulatory measures that plan and develop them. As part of projects, security analyzes and concepts, proposals for operational security policy or the planning and development of technical and structural security measures are created or existing ones are checked and updated. The foreman also has a high level of responsibility in cost and performance accounting, where budgets are managed independently and costs are estimated that are incurred for the operation of safety equipment or for security personnel. Masters for protection and security also train apprentices in the training professions of specialists for protection and security and "service personnel for protection and security". The training qualifications here form recognized levels of knowledge that are otherwise seldom achieved in this profession, which is often characterized by lateral entrants and low-skilled workers. In addition, foremen for protection and security can take on the task of developing further education measures and training courses independently. In the area of operational security, there are various options for specialization. These can be company fire protection (including further training to become a fire protection officer), the in-house investigation service or the administration of access control systems .
history
From December 14, 1989 to March 26, 2003, with amendment of May 18, 2004 ( BGBl. I p. 433 and BGBl. I p. 1002 ), the designation "Werkschutzmeister" was used for the previous examination regulations. This has been replaced by the qualification to become a “Master in Protection and Security”. Compared to the previous model, the focus of the Meister für Schutz und Sicherheit is more on the areas of security technology and business administration. As a special feature of all IHK exams, the works security foreman had his own subject for applied psychology in the subject-specific part , which was heavily influenced by criminological “police psychology”. The current model is based on the industrial foreman in the basic qualifications and also writes the same exams in the subjects; the real specialization of the examination only takes place in the action-specific qualifications.
Admission requirements
For the first part of the exam "Basic Qualifications".
- a successfully passed final examination to become a specialist for safety and security or in another recognized training occupation that can be assigned to a safety-related occupation, and then at least one year of professional experience or
- Passing the final examination for another training occupation at least two years of professional experience in the security industry
- at least 5 years of professional experience in the security industry
- successfully passed exam to become a certified works security specialist IHK (until 2005)
for the second part of the examination "Action-specific qualifications."
- Passed the "Basic Qualification" exam (not older than five years)
- In addition to the minimum requirement for basic qualifications, another year of professional experience
- passed trainer aptitude test (AEVO)
Training duration
There is no obligation to attend a preparatory course, but it is recommended due to the scope of the material. The IHK recommended hours are 830 teaching hours. A course can be held either full-time (six months) or part-time (12–24 months).
Exam content
| Exam subject | lessons | Exam scope | Type of examination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00. Learning and working method: | 10 | - | - |
| Part A: Basic Qualification | 260 | 270 min. | - |
| 01. Legally conscious action: | 60 | 90 min. | written |
| 02.Business management: | 100 | 90 min. | written |
| 03. Cooperation in the company: | 100 | 90 min. | written |
| Part B: Action-specific qualification | 560 | 360 min. | - |
| 04. Protection and safety technology: | 150 | 180 min. | written |
| 05. Organization: | 260 | 180 min. | written |
| 06. Leadership and staff: | 150 | 45-60 min. | orally |
| Summary | 830 | - | - |
further education
The technical business economist is specially tailored to industrial foremen and deepens knowledge of business administration after the master’s examination
The certified business economist according to the Crafts and Trades Code also deepens business management knowledge, in contrast to the certified business economist (IHK) (for whom industrial foremen usually do not meet the admission requirements), the degree is not designed for the perspective of "top management in a large industrial company", but rather Especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and self-employment in the craft sector, which outside of the industry leaders or traditional company-internal plant security is more like the realities in the security industry.
- Bachelor - Security Technology (Security & Safety Engineering)
There are currently (2016) around 15 engineering courses specializing in safety engineering at universities of applied sciences.
"Safety engineers" examine safety risks and sources of danger in companies and companies in all sectors, especially those in the producing, processing or using industries, write statements about measures and procedures that can be used to avoid incidents and advise developers, manufacturers and users of technical devices and systems in Relation to safety-related aspects.
- Master - Rescue Engineering / Security & Safety Engineering
Engineers with a Master of Rescue Engineering degree take on management tasks in rescue services and in disaster control . For example, they organize and operate emergency medical or air rescue services, primarily in technical and economic terms. You deal with the planning of routine emergency operations, but also with logistics tasks in the event of disasters and international operations. With their business expertise, they ensure that processes are efficiently planned and that equipment and relief supplies are used optimally.
- Studied politics and social sciences
A basic knowledge of political and socio-psychological relationships is provided. This knowledge can be used in practice for risk analysis, hazard prevention, operations at major events.
- Safety Management Studies (Bachelor & Master)
The main focus of the course is in the areas of law, business administration, personnel management and risk management. In addition, there are courses with a social science orientation, IT and specialist English.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Private_security provider / works security master
- ↑ DIHK: Certified Master for Protection and Security / Certified Master for Protection and Security ( IHK training ). 1st edition. DIHK Publications Service, Meckenheim 2003
- ↑ Technical business economist
literature
- Manual of Security Trade Law . CH Beck OHG, ISBN 3406510531 .
- Frank Gesemann: Public security through private security services . BWV Berliner Wiss. Verl., OAJ
- H.-Georg Lützenkirchen, Herman Nijenhuis: Police and private security services in Europe . Gröf & Partner, ISBN 3-00-002824-2 .
- Peter Buess: Private security services . Richard Boorberg, ISBN 3-415-02390-7 .
- Wilhelm Beisel (Hrsg.): Textbook for factory security and other private security devices . Richard Boorberg Verlag, 5th revised. Edition, 2001, ISBN 3-415-02905-0 .
- Reinhard Rupprecht, Manfred Hammes (eds.): Law of private security, collection of regulations for security companies, plant security, security advisors, manufacturers and installers of security technology . Hüthig Jehle Rehm, loose-leaf edition, basic work 1999, ISBN 3-7785-2532-8 . 8. Supplementary delivery, ISBN 3-7785-2776-2 .