Advanced Security Training (AST)

Licensed security professionals need AST. It's a prerequisite for the license endorsement to carry and use handcuffs. You must renew your AST certificates every three years.

Advanced Security Training is a 24-hour course that focuses on providing a foundation in:

• Security Services Act & Regulations
• Advanced Force Options Theory
• Introduction to Control Tactics
• Application of Restraints
• Excited Delirium & Positional Asphyxia
• Reporting & Documentation

Advanced Security Training (AST) is provided by instructors approved by JIBC. These instructors are required to follow the training standards for the security industry as outlined in the BC Security Services Act. To register for this training, please contact one of the approved instructors listed under the How to Apply section of this page.

Students must achieve a minimum of 75% for successful completion of the training. Successful students will receive their Certification for Training Completion electronically.

Replacement Certificates

Replacement certificates are available for a fee of $38.59. Please fill out the Certificate Replacement Form.

You are required to provide a photocopy of valid government issued identification along with the Certificate Replacement Form.

Forms can be received either by mail or e-mail. Please see the Certificate Replacement Form for submission details. If you are submitting your application by e-mail, Security Training Programs will call you to collect payment upon receiving your request. If you are submitting your application by mail, you can choose to include a certified cheque or money order for $38.59.

Replacement certificates will be provided via e-mail.

Please contact your preferred Advanced Security Training instructor for tuition information.

To register for Advanced Security Training, contact any of the approved instructors listed below. If you are interested in becoming a security training instructor, please complete the instructor application form.

Q: How do I obtain a replacement certificate?

A: To request a replacement certificate please complete and submit the certificate replacement form and fee.

The JIBC is not accepting AST instructor applications at this time.