It is not possible to ACCREDIT security training in Canada, or in most of the world.
Accreditation is a multifaceted process that involves comparing a course or training program against established standards.
During the accreditation process, an organization and their training program are assessed in several areas.Ā The training provider is assessed in the following areas:
- governance (10 %)
- learner support services (10 %)
- instructor qualifications (15 %)
Each course and program is assessed in the following areas:
- instructional material and organization (25 %)
- instructional environment and strategies (20 %)
- assessment methodology (20 %)
The percentages refer to the weighting towards the overall accreditation score. A reasonable standard is that the training provider must pass every accreditation area (passing grade = 70 %), and must receive an overall accreditation score of 80 %. This ensures training excellence, which is critical in a profession that is taking on police-roles across Canada.
Government BST is the closest to accredited in Canada, but not all the aforementioned areas are assessed.
Developing an accreditation program is a massive undertaking. The first step is developing industry-wide standards on the competencies (knowledge and skills) required for every industry role (often called a training framework or curriculum). Importantly, a training framework does not develop courses, just the competencies that must be taught.
