Security Planning, Development And Organization
- Social Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 124 pages
- 15 units
This course provides students with an understanding of security planning, development, and management. It explores risk analysis, security surveys, and financial planning for security program development. Students will learn to identify vulnerabilities in infrastructure and manage security issues. The course covers loss prevention, incident reaction, and the legal consequences of security management. It also addresses how to prepare for and respond to mega-terrorist incidents, equipping students with essential skills for the security field.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CSS245, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CSS245 · UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL BACKGROUND
Each unit contains some exercise on the topic covered, and students will be required to attempt the exercises. These will enable them evaluate their progress as well as reinforce what they have learned so far. The exercise, together with the tutor marked assignments, will help students in achieving the stated learning objectives of the individual units and the course.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the principles of security planning and management.
- Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement security policies and procedures.
- Apply ethical principles in security decision-making.
- Manage security incidents and emergencies effectively.
What it prepares you for
- Security Manager
- Security Consultant
- Loss Prevention Specialist
- Security Analyst
- Corporate Security Officer
- Corporate Security
- Government Security
- Retail Security
- Financial Security
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management
Unit 2: The State or National Interest
Requires understanding of complex legal frameworks and inter-agency relationships.
- Module 3: Security Policy and Procedures
Unit 1: Basic Principles of Ethics
Involves understanding ethical considerations and balancing competing interests.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Introduction and General Background · 2 hours
Understand the definition of industrial security and its historical background.. Identify the impact of loss and corporate terrorism on businesses..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Planning and Importance of Security Planning · 2 hours
Learn the importance of security planning and its steps.. Develop forecasts and evaluate resources for security planning..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Company Business Interest · 2 hours
Understand the concept of a company and its business interests.. Identify the forms and types of security services and specialties..
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: Private Security Operation in the Past · 2 hours
Examine private protection of lives and property.. Compare with government protection efforts..
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Difference between Public and Private Security and their Relationship · 2 hours
Differentiate between public and private security.. Understand their relationship, responsibilities, and legal powers..
- Week 6Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management
Unit 1: Design of Security Survey System · 2 hours
Learn how to design a security survey system.. Understand top management involvement and conducting security surveys..
- Week 7Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management
Unit 2: The State or National Interest · 2 hours
Understand the responsibilities of the National Security Council.. Learn about the Nigeria Police Council and Police Service Commission..
- Week 8Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management
Unit 3: Operational Duty for Security Staff, Supervisors and Management Functions · 2 hours
Study the proforma schedule of duty for security staff and supervisory staff.. Understand the structural organization chart of an industrial security management department..
- Week 9Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management
Unit 4: Patrol Procedures and Techniques · 2 hours
Learn patrol procedures and techniques.. Understand security patrol duties and responsibilities..
- Week 10Module 2: Principles and Issues in Security Management
Unit 5: Loss Prevention and Control · 2 hours
Understand loss prevention and control methods.. Learn about personal movement control and protective barriers..
- Week 11Module 3: Security Policy and Procedures
Unit 1: Basic Principles of Ethics · 2 hours
Understand the meaning of ethics and its attributes.. Learn about sources of security ethics and professional codes..
- Week 12Module 3: Security Policy and Procedures
Unit 2: Security Policy and Design · 2 hours
Define security policy and understand policy formulation.. Learn about policies on security, recruitment, and employee dishonesty..
- Week 13Module 3: Security Policy and Procedures
Unit 3: Evaluation of Protection Programme · 2 hours
Understand the causes of industrial loss.. Learn about unsafe acts, conditions, and responses.. Study the triangular theory of industrial loss..
Unit 4: Administration and Documentation of Security Records and Reports · 2 hours
Define security records and reports.. Understand the importance of security records and types of records..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module objectives and ensure you can explain each concept.
- Create summaries of key security policies and procedures.
- Practice applying risk assessment techniques to different scenarios.
- Study case studies of security incidents and analyze the responses.
- Focus on understanding the legal and ethical considerations of security management.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CSS245 about?
This course provides students with an understanding of security planning, development, and management. It explores risk analysis, security surveys, and financial planning for security program development. Students will learn to identify vulnerabilities in infrastructure and manage security issues. The course covers loss prevention, incident reaction, and the legal consequences of security management. It also addresses how to prepare for and respond to mega-terrorist incidents, equipping students with essential skills for the security field.
How many units does CSS245 have?
CSS245, Security Planning, Development And Organization, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 124 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CSS245?
CSS245 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Social Sciences.
Is CSS245 hard?
CSS245 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.
How long does CSS245 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is CSS245 assessed?
CSS245 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with CSS245?
Security Manager, Security Consultant, Loss Prevention Specialist, Security Analyst and Corporate Security Officer.