British Columbia Security Law and Trespass Course 2026

This course is for security guards in British Columbia. It covers the Security Services Act and Regulation, the rules for licences, uniforms, vehicles and equipment, BC's Trespass Act, and arrest and use of force under the Criminal Code. It does not replace Basic Security Training.

  • Kurso
  • British Columbia
  • 25 tanong
  • Sinuri noong Oktubre 12, 2026

Mabilis na sagot

Ang libreng kursong ito ay may mga 20 minuto ng aralin at pagsusulit na may 25 tanong. Kumuha ng 80% o higit pa para ma-download ang sertipiko ng pagkumpleto (pribado, hindi accredited). Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 12, 2026.

Magsimula sa mga aralinBritish Columbia Security Law and Trespass Course: Lessons: mga 20 minutong pagbasa. Saklaw ng mga aralin ang bawat tanong sa pagsusulit.

Ang matututunan mo

  • Explain who needs a BC security worker licence and what it shows
  • Follow BC rules on carrying the licence, reporting changes, uniforms and vehicles
  • Apply BC's conduct conditions and use-of-force reporting
  • Give trespass notice under BC's Trespass Act
  • Explain why guards rely on the Criminal Code, not the Trespass Act, to arrest

Kumuha ng 80% o higit pa para ma-download ang iyong sertipiko.

  1. Tanong 1 ng 25

    Which BC law licenses security guards and other security workers?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. The Security Services Act

    Security workers in BC are licensed under the Security Services Act and the Security Services Regulation.

  2. Tanong 2 ng 25

    Unless exempt, what minimum age does BC's Security Services Act set for a security worker licence?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. 19

    Section 3 of the Act requires an applicant to be at least 19 years of age, unless exempt by regulation.

  3. Tanong 3 ng 25

    Who does BC's Security Services Act say the minister must appoint to oversee licensing?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. A Registrar of Security Services

    Section 49 says the minister must appoint a Registrar of Security Services under the Public Service Act.

  4. Tanong 4 ng 25

    Under BC's Security Services Act, which work is part of a "security guard service"?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Door security at a licensed bar

    The Act's definition of security guard service includes door security at an establishment licensed under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

  5. Tanong 5 ng 25

    Under section 8 of the Security Services Act, what must a licensed security worker do while working?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Carry it and show it when asked

    Section 8 requires the licence holder to carry the licence and produce it on request of any person they present themselves to as a security worker.

  6. Tanong 6 ng 25

    Can a BC guard carry a photo of their licence on their phone instead of the card?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. No, it must be the physical licence

    The province says you cannot carry a photograph of the licence; it must be the physical copy.

  7. Tanong 7 ng 25

    Which BC security workers does the province say do NOT have to show their licence to anyone who asks?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Armoured car guards

    The province makes an exception for armoured car guards and for door security at liquor establishments.

  8. Tanong 8 ng 25

    A licensed BC guard is charged with a crime. Under section 9 of the Act, how soon must they report it to the registrar?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Within 14 days

    Section 9 requires a report within 14 days of a change of address, a charge, or a conviction.

  9. Tanong 9 ng 25

    Which words does section 44(5) of BC's Security Services Act ban from describing your security work?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. "Police" and "peace officer"

    Section 44(5) bars "detective", "law enforcement", "peace officer" and "police", alone or with other words, to describe security work or a security business.

  10. Tanong 10 ng 25

    Under the Security Services Regulation, how high must the word SECURITY be on the chest of a guard's uniform shirt?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. At least 1.25 cm

    Section 12 requires the word SECURITY on the chest in letters at least 1.25 cm high.

  11. Tanong 11 ng 25

    If a BC guard wears a jacket or vest, what does section 12 of the Regulation require on the back?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. SECURITY, at least 5 cm high

    Section 12 requires SECURITY on the back of an outer garment in letters at least 5 cm high.

  12. Tanong 12 ng 25

    Which item is a BC guard NOT allowed to carry or wear while doing security work?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. An ID badge

    Section 12(3) of the Regulation and the provincial rules bar ID badges and Sam Browne belts.

  13. Tanong 13 ng 25

    What must a BC security guard service vehicle show?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. SECURITY on both sides, 7.5 cm or more

    Section 10 of the Regulation requires SECURITY on both sides in letters at least 7.5 cm high, plus the employer's name and phone number, and bars markings or light bars that look like police or emergency vehicles.

  14. Tanong 14 ng 25

    Under BC rules, may a security guard carry pepper spray or a baton on duty?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. No, these items are banned

    Section 11 of the Regulation bars items designed to debilitate or control a person; the province names tasers, pepper spray and batons.

  15. Tanong 15 ng 25

    A BC guard stands in a doorway to block a person from leaving. How does the province treat this?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. It is force and must be recorded

    BC counts blocking access as force and requires a use-of-force record on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent.

  16. Tanong 16 ng 25

    Section 14 of BC's Security Services Regulation lists conduct conditions. Which is one of them?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Do not misrepresent your authority

    Section 14(o) says a licensee must not misrepresent the licence or their authority under the law.

  17. Tanong 17 ng 25

    Under BC's Trespass Act, which of these counts as "enclosed land"?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Land with a lawful fence

    Section 1 defines enclosed land to include land surrounded by a lawful fence or a natural boundary, or land posted with signs under section 4(1).

  18. Tanong 18 ng 25

    Under section 4 of BC's Trespass Act, how may notice that entry is prohibited be given?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Orally, in writing or by a sign

    Section 4(2) allows notice orally, in writing, or by a sign posted at or near an ordinary point of access.

  19. Tanong 19 ng 25

    A sign shows a picture of a skateboard with an oblique line drawn through it. Under BC's Trespass Act, what does it do?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. It gives notice the activity is banned

    Section 4(3) says a sign naming or showing an activity with an oblique line through it is sufficient notice.

  20. Tanong 20 ng 25

    A guard, acting for the occupier, tells a person to leave. Under BC's Trespass Act, what must the person do?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Leave as soon as practicable

    Section 2(3) makes it an offence not to leave as soon as practicable after direction by an occupier or authorized person, or to re-enter.

  21. Tanong 21 ng 25

    Under section 6 of BC's Trespass Act, what may an authorized person demand from a trespasser, on reasonable grounds?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Their correct name and address

    Section 6 requires the person to give their correct name and address on demand of an occupier or authorized person who has reasonable grounds; refusing is an offence.

  22. Tanong 22 ng 25

    Under section 7 of BC's Trespass Act, who may arrest without a warrant a person found trespassing?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. A peace officer

    Section 7 gives the arrest power under the Trespass Act to a peace officer (including a conservation officer), not to guards or owners.

  23. Tanong 23 ng 25

    A guard finds a person stealing from the store they protect. Under Criminal Code section 494(2), who may arrest the person?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. The owner or someone they authorize

    Section 494(2) lets the owner, person in lawful possession, or someone they authorize arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to the property.

  24. Tanong 24 ng 25

    After a BC guard makes a citizen's arrest, what does Criminal Code section 494(3) require?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Deliver them to police right away

    Section 494(3) says anyone other than a peace officer who arrests without warrant must deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith (right away).

  25. Tanong 25 ng 25

    Under Criminal Code section 25, how much force may a person use when doing what the law authorizes, acting on reasonable grounds?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. As much as is necessary

    Section 25(1) justifies as much force as is necessary for the purpose, when acting on reasonable grounds.

Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit

  • BC security workers must carry their physical licence and report a charge, conviction or address change within 14 days.
  • BC bans the words "detective", "law enforcement", "peace officer" and "police" to describe security work.
  • A BC guard's uniform shows SECURITY on the chest (at least 1.25 cm) and on the back of a jacket (at least 5 cm).
  • BC guards may not carry badges, batons, pepper spray or tasers, and must record every use of force on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent.
  • Under BC's Trespass Act, only a peace officer may arrest a trespasser without a warrant.

Mga madalas itanong

Can a security guard arrest a trespasser in BC?

Not under the Trespass Act. Section 7 gives that arrest power to peace officers. A guard can give notice, direct the person to leave and ask for their name and address, then call police.

How do I give trespass notice in BC?

Under section 4 of the Trespass Act, notice can be given orally, in writing, or by a sign posted at or near an ordinary point of access.

Can I call myself a security officer in BC?

The Act bans the words "detective", "law enforcement", "peace officer" and "police" to describe security work, and you must not misrepresent your authority. Use the title your employer and licence allow.

What must I report to the registrar?

Within 14 days, report a change of home address, a criminal charge or a conviction. The province also asks you to report a legal name change and becoming a peace officer.

Accredited ba o opisyal na kinikilala ang sertipiko?

Hindi. Ito ay pribadong sertipiko ng pagkumpleto para lamang sa kaalaman. Hindi ito kinikilala, hindi accredited at hindi inaprubahan ng anumang pamahalaan, ahensyang nagbibigay ng lisensya, regulator o institusyong pang-edukasyon, at hindi nito pinapalitan ang anumang lisensya, sertipikasyon o pagsasanay na hinihingi ng batas.

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