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CSS744Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Security Planning, Development And Organization

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of security planning, development, and management. It explores risk analysis, security surveys, and financial planning in the context of security program development. Students will learn to identify vulnerabilities in infrastructure, manage security issues, and understand legal consequences in security management. The course also covers incident reaction, mega-terrorist incident management, and the role of security managers in crisis situations.

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20h

Study Time

13

Weeks

2h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Security PlanningRisk ManagementLoss PreventionSecurity SurveysIncident Management

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Security Planning

2

Risk Analysis

3

Loss Prevention

4

Security Surveys

5

Ethics in Security

6

Access Control

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Security Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Loss Prevention Specialist

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Security Consultant

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Risk Analyst

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Security Supervisor

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

BankingRetailManufacturingGovernmentTransportation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1:

1.5h

Unit 1: Introduction and General Background

1.5 study hours

•Read introduction to industrial security, understand historical background, and explore the impact of loss.

Week

2

Module 1:

1.5h

Unit 2: Planning and Importance of Security Planning

1.5 study hours

•Study the steps in the planning process, including establishing goals and developing forecasts.

Week

3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Company Business Interest

2 study hours

•Examine the concept of a company, its forms, types, and the services and specialties within the security industry.

Week

4

Module 1:

1.5h

Unit 4: Private Security Operation in the Past

1.5 study hours

•Review private protection measures and government's role in safeguarding lives and property.

Week

5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Difference between Public and Private Security and their Relationship

2 study hours

•Compare public and private security, focusing on loss prevention, legal powers, and responsibilities.

Week

6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Design of Security Survey System

2 study hours

•Learn how to design a security survey system, including top management involvement and evaluation of loss prevention programs.

Week

7

Module 2:

1.5h

Unit 2: The State or National Interest

1.5 study hours

•Understand the roles and responsibilities of the National Security Council and the Nigeria Police Council.

Week

8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Operational duty for security staff, supervisors and management functions

2 study hours

•Study the proforma schedule of duty for security staff and supervisory staff.

Week

9

Module 2:

1.5h

Unit 4: Patrol procedures and techniques

1.5 study hours

•Explore patrol procedures and techniques, including different patrol systems and rules for patrolling.

Week

10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Loss prevention and control

2 study hours

•Learn about loss prevention and control, including selection of countermeasures and personal movement control.

Week

11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Basic Principles of Ethics

2 study hours

•Examine the basic principles of ethics, including the meaning of ethics and sources of security ethics.

Week

12

Module 3:

1.5h

Unit 2: Security Policy and Design

1.5 study hours

•Understand security policy and design, including policy formulation and implementation.

Week

13

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Evaluation of Protection Programme

1.5 study hours

•Learn how to evaluate protection programs and understand the causes of industrial loss.

Unit 4: Administration and Documentation of Security Records and Reports

1.5 study hours

•Understand the importance of security records and reports, including types of records and rules for keeping them.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a study schedule focusing on key concepts from each module

2

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback

3

Practice applying security principles to real-world scenarios

4

Focus on understanding the legal and ethical aspects of security management

5

Develop case study analyses for incident management and loss prevention

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