Complete Ontario Security Guard Training Pathway

This pathway is designed for individuals who need to complete Ontario Security Guard Training and Basic First Aid & CPR/AED training as part of the security guard licensing process.

This pathway prepare you for your new career as a security guard by completing your mandatory 40 hours of security guard training. After you complete this pathway you will be prepared to write the official ministry security guard exam. The course outline is as follows:
  • Regulations and basic security procedures
  • Report writing
  • Emergency response preparation
  • Canadian legal system
  • Communication and sensitivity training
  • Use of force theory
  • Basic First Aid & CPR/AED training and certification
  • and study tips to prepare you for the licensing exam


Please note that all of our First Aid & CPR courses have an online portion and in-person training that requires students to come to an in-person training.
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Hours

Online + In-person Training

Flex Point Academy and our instructors are fully WSIB certified to deliver First Aid &CPR/AED training.

From Start to Finish

How to Become a Security Guard in Ontario

1. Start Your Training
2. Write Your Exam
3. Apply For Your Licence
4. Find a Job

1. Get Your Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Certification

The ministry requires that all security guards be certified in Basic First Aid & CPR/AED. We offer this training here for your convenience. 

2. Complete Ontario Security Guard Training

The ministry requires that all security guards complete 40 hours of basic security guard training. We offer this training for your convenience as well.

3. Get Your Training Completion Number (TCN)

After completing your Security Guard Training through Flex Point Academy we'll apply for your Training Completion Number which you will need to prove that you have completed your training and to register for the official security guard exam.

Get Your Licence

After you receive the results of your exam and pass you'll be able to apply for your security guard licence. To apply for your licence you must:
  1. Complete a criminal background check 
  2. Submit your licensing application
  3. Pay the licensing fee


Then you will receive your security guard licence in the mail. With this you can begin to apply for work as a security guard. Your security guard licence and First Aid & CPR certification are valid for 3 years after you receive them. Our instructors are more than happy to guide you through the application process for your new security licence.

Find a Job as a Security Guard

Now that you're officially a licensed security guard you can start looking for work as you begin your new career. Flex Point Academy is the training division of a large security company called Flex Point Security through which we offer career opportunities to our students. After receiving your licence please check out our available security guard positions below.

1. Register For The Exam

After you receive your Training Completion Number (TCN) you can register to take the official security guard exam.

2. Study For the Exam

We provide valuable study resources to you free with your course including test writing tips and a full practice exam. Make use of these tools for the best chance of passing the official exam.

3. Write the Exam

You can write the test online or in person. You will have 75 minutes to complete 60 multiple-choice questions. We provide tips for taking the exam and a mock exam for you to test your new knowledge at the end of the course.

We offer training at two different venues for your convenience. Check the maps below to decide your preferred training venue.

Our Training Venue

In addition to in-office training, we also offer in-person training and room rentals at our spacious training venue in Etobicoke. 

  Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

   +1 (416) 356-9045

  training@fpacademy.com
  1533 The Queensway Etobicoke, Ontario

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Advance Your Career

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Completion of FPA training does not guarantee employment. Graduates may apply for available Flex Point Security opportunities and will be considered based on licensing, qualifications, experience and operational requirements.

Once you complete our security guard training and the licensing exam, we will give you priority consideration for our available positions. 

Take your career to the next level with career progression training. We’ll teach you how to move up a tier within your industry and how to step into a management role. We care deeply about our guards and are committed to investing in our staff. For this reason, we offer opportunities for job shadowing, mentorship, and training courses. Goals that our program can help you achieve include:

  • Promotion to Tier 2 and Tier 3 Security Guard
  • Becoming a Team Manager
  • Becoming a Security Site Supervisor
  • Expanding your skill set beyond your current role
  • Ex: Fire alarm technician training or digital surveillance technician training


If you’re interested in fast-tracking your career, check out our careers page today!