PSIRA Grading Training (E to A)

Course Overview

NuLaw offers a wide range of PSIRA and SASSETA accredited grading programs. These programs are compliance certificate programs that enable a learner to enter and progress within the Private Security Industry in South Africa.

Each grade builds on the last — from Grade E (entry level) up to Grade A (supervisory / management level) — giving you a structured, PSIRA-registered career path.

What You Will Learn

• Legal framework of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act
• Duties, responsibilities and code of conduct for security officers
• Access control, patrolling and observation techniques
• Reporting, note-taking and incident recording
• Use of force — legal boundaries and de-escalation
• Client relations and professional communication
• Emergency response and first-aid basics

Programs & Modules Offered

• PSIRA Grade E — entry-level compliance
• PSIRA Grade D — access & patrol officer
• PSIRA Grade C — asset protection
• PSIRA Grade B — senior officer
• PSIRA Grade A — supervisor / manager
• Response Security Officer
• Cash in Transit (CIT) operations
• Banking Security — retail & commercial
• Special Events Security
• Hotel Security

Career Pathways

PSIRA grading is required for anyone working in South Africa's Private Security Industry. Progressing from Grade E through to Grade A opens doors to armed response, CIT, event security, hotel security, banking security and supervisory / managerial roles.