Post Orders and Shift Handover Course 2026

This course is for new and working security guards at any kind of site. It explains what post orders contain, how to follow them, how to give and take a clean shift handover, how to keep logs, and which licence rules apply while you are on post.

  • Kurs
  • Kanada
  • 25 Fragen
  • Geprüft am 11. Oktober 2026

Kurz und knapp

Dieser kostenlose Kurs hat Lektionen für etwa 15 Minuten und einen Test mit 25 Fragen. Ab 80 % können Sie eine Teilnahmebescheinigung herunterladen (privat, nicht akkreditiert). Am 11. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.

Beginnen Sie mit den LektionenPost Orders and Shift Handover Course: Lessons: etwa 15 Minuten Lesezeit. Jede Testfrage wird in den Lektionen behandelt.

Das lernen Sie

  • Describe what post orders contain and why they matter
  • Follow post orders and handle unclear or conflicting instructions
  • Give and receive a complete shift handover
  • Keep accurate daily logs and notebook entries
  • Meet basic licence rules while on post

Erreichen Sie mindestens 80 %, um Ihr Zertifikat herunterzuladen.

  1. Frage 1 von 25

    What are post orders?
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    Antwort: C. Written instructions for the duties at a specific security post

    Post orders are the written instructions that tell any guard what to do at that post.

  2. Frage 2 von 25

    Who usually agrees on the contents of post orders?
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    Antwort: D. The security company and the client

    Post orders are set by the employer with the client for that site.

  3. Frage 3 von 25

    Which item would you expect to find in post orders?
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    Antwort: B. Patrol routes and times

    Post orders describe duties such as patrol routes, access rules and alarm response.

  4. Frage 4 von 25

    "Contractor access this week only" is an example of which kind of order?
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    Antwort: C. A temporary order

    Temporary orders cover short-term changes at a site.

  5. Frage 5 von 25

    Which kind of order applies to all guards at all sites, such as uniform standards?
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    Antwort: C. General orders

    General orders are company-wide rules that apply everywhere.

  6. Frage 6 von 25

    When should you read the full post orders for a new site?
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    Antwort: C. Before your first shift there

    You need to know the site's duties and emergency steps before you start.

  7. Frage 7 von 25

    What should you check at the start of every shift?
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    Antwort: D. Updates and temporary orders

    Orders can change between shifts, so check for updates each time.

  8. Frage 8 von 25

    Part of the post orders is unclear to you. What should you do?
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    Antwort: A. Ask your supervisor before you act

    Clarifying first prevents mistakes.

  9. Frage 9 von 25

    A client asks you to search a visitor's bag, which is not in your post orders. What should you do?
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    Antwort: D. Stay polite, call your supervisor and record the request

    Requests outside the post orders, especially about searches or force, should be checked with your supervisor and recorded.

  10. Frage 10 von 25

    Can post orders give a guard more power than the law allows?
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    Antwort: D. No; a guard's powers come from the law and their licence

    Post orders cannot authorize anything the law does not allow.

  11. Frage 11 von 25

    A client in British Columbia wants guards to carry batons. What applies?
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    Antwort: B. BC security workers may not carry items designed to injure or control people

    BC rules ban items like batons and pepper spray, regardless of client wishes.

  12. Frage 12 von 25

    Under BC rules, which item is a security worker banned from carrying?
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    Antwort: D. A badge

    BC security workers may not carry a badge or wear a Sam Browne belt.

  13. Frage 13 von 25

    What is the best way to do a shift handover?
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    Antwort: A. Face to face, with time to go through a checklist

    A face-to-face handover with a checklist avoids missed information.

  14. Frage 14 von 25

    What should both guards do with the keys at handover?
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    Antwort: A. Count them together and record the count

    Counting together shows exactly when a key went missing.

  15. Frage 15 von 25

    Which item belongs on a handover checklist?
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    Antwort: B. Contractors still on site

    The next guard needs to know who is still on site and what is still open.

  16. Frage 16 von 25

    Your relief has not arrived at the end of your shift. What should you do?
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    Antwort: C. Stay at the post and call your supervisor or dispatch

    Never abandon your post; call for direction and record what you were told.

  17. Frage 17 von 25

    In BC, what must lone worker check-in procedures include?
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    Antwort: D. A check at the end of the shift

    BC requires a check-in at the end of the shift as well as at set intervals.

  18. Frage 18 von 25

    Why should both guards sign or initial the log at handover?
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    Antwort: B. To show the handover happened and what was handed over

    Signed handovers create a clear record of responsibility.

  19. Frage 19 von 25

    When should you write notebook entries?
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    Antwort: A. At the time or as soon as possible after

    Notes made at the time are more accurate and more credible.

  20. Frage 20 von 25

    Using the 24-hour clock, how do you write 7:45 p.m.?
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    Antwort: D. 19:45

    In 24-hour time, add 12 to p.m. hours: 7:45 p.m. is 19:45.

  21. Frage 21 von 25

    You make a mistake in your notebook. How should you fix it?
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    Antwort: A. Draw a single line through it so it can still be read, and initial it

    A single line keeps the original visible and shows nothing was hidden.

  22. Frage 22 von 25

    Why should you avoid blank lines between notebook entries?
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    Antwort: D. So nothing can be added later

    No gaps means no one can add to the notes later, which protects their credibility.

  23. Frage 23 von 25

    In BC, a guard blocks a person's path to stop them leaving. What must the guard do?
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    Antwort: B. Record it as a use of force on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent

    BC counts blocking access as force and requires a Use of Force Incident Report.

  24. Frage 24 von 25

    In Alberta, what must you do with your security licence card while working?
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    Antwort: B. Carry the original with you

    Alberta requires you to carry the original and give your employer a photocopy.

  25. Frage 25 von 25

    In BC, which form of your licence must you carry while working?
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    Antwort: C. The physical licence

    BC says it must be the physical copy; a photo does not count.

Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten

  • In Alberta, you must carry your original security licence card while working and give your employer a photocopy.
  • In British Columbia, you must carry the physical licence (not a photo of it) when doing security work and show it to anyone who asks, with a few exceptions.
  • BC security workers must record any use of force, including blocking someone's way, on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent and give it to their manager.
  • BC security workers may not carry a badge, wear a Sam Browne belt, or carry items such as batons or pepper spray.
  • In BC, lone worker check-in procedures must include a check at the end of the shift.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What are post orders?

Post orders are the written instructions for a specific security post. They explain the site, the guard's duties, patrol routes, access rules, emergency steps and who to contact.

What should I do if my relief does not show up?

Do not leave the post. Call your supervisor or dispatch, record the time and what you were told, and stay until you are relieved or told otherwise.

What if a client asks me to do something that is not in my post orders?

Be polite, but check with your supervisor before you act, especially if the request involves force, searches, detaining someone or anything that may be illegal. Record the request.

How often should I read the post orders?

Read them fully before your first shift at a site, and check for updates or temporary orders at the start of every shift.

Ist die Bescheinigung akkreditiert oder offiziell anerkannt?

Nein. Es ist eine private Teilnahmebescheinigung, nur für Ihr Wissen. Sie ist von keiner Behörde, Zulassungsstelle, Aufsichtsbehörde oder Bildungseinrichtung anerkannt, akkreditiert oder genehmigt und ersetzt keine gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Lizenz, Zertifizierung oder Ausbildung.

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