PSARA Security Guard Exam study plan

Outline the structure of the PSARA Act and its rules, listing the key licensing, registration and renewal obligations that apply to security agencies and guards

Explain the powers, duties and functions of the controlling authority and the role of the governing board in regulating private security agencies

Distinguish statutory duties of a security guard from contractual post instructions, and give one concrete example of each from a typical deployment

Draft a one-page summary of the code of conduct covering uniform, identification, sobriety, punctuality and prohibited conduct

Answer 20 self-written recall questions on penalties, offences and compliance requirements without notes

Map each statutory duty to a real post scenario such as gate duty, patrol, visitor screening and night shift handover

Describe the correct escalation chain and reporting line for a guard who observes a violation, and state when police must be informed

Explain limits of a guard's authority, including when a guard may detain, search or use force, and what must be documented afterwards

Write three short scenario responses showing professional conduct when a supervisor gives an instruction that conflicts with the law

Recite your agency's expected standards for appearance, communication and record keeping from memory

Diagram a layered physical security model showing perimeter, building envelope, interior zones and a protected asset, and label the control at each layer

Compare at least five access control methods (token, PIN, biometric, visitor pass, escort) on strength, failure mode and tailgating risk

Identify the classes of fire and select the correct extinguisher for each, explaining the PASS technique step by step

Inspect a real or imagined workplace for fire hazards and evacuation deficiencies, and record at least ten findings

Walk through an evacuation sequence including alarm response, assembly point accountability and roll call reporting

Demonstrate the correct sequence for assessing a casualty: danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation, and state when to call emergency services

Perform CPR compressions and rescue breaths on a manikin or practice cushion at the correct rate and depth, and log your practice repetitions

Describe how to control severe bleeding, treat burns, manage choking and position an unconscious but breathing casualty

List the contents of a first aid kit and explain the purpose of each item

Integrate fire evacuation with casualty handling by writing a combined emergency response sequence for a crowded site

Explain crowd dynamics including density thresholds, surge, crush risk and the role of exit width and flow rate

Design a crowd management plan for an entry gate with queue barriers, holding areas, screening points and a contingency for a sudden surge

Apply personal security principles such as situational awareness, distance keeping, route variation and safe positioning at a post

Describe verbal de-escalation steps and when disengagement or withdrawal is the correct defensive choice

Outline lawful defensive techniques focused on blocking, creating distance and escaping, and state the reporting obligation after any physical intervention

Operate and troubleshoot common security equipment: CCTV cameras, DVR/NVR recording, access readers, metal detectors, turnstiles and alarms

Explain radio communication discipline including call signs, channel use, phonetic alphabet and concise message structure

Write an incident report using the who, what, when, where, why and how structure, in objective past tense without opinion or speculation

Describe evidence handling basics such as scene preservation, chain of custody, labelling, packaging and secure storage

Convert a rough notebook entry into a formal report and identify every subjective word you removed

Identify workplace hazards relevant to guards including lone working, night shift fatigue, weather exposure, manual handling and violence at work, and state one control for each

Summarise labour welfare entitlements such as working hours, rest intervals, wages, leave and grievance procedures

Explain an employer's and a guard's legal responsibilities for safety, reporting and non-discrimination

Demonstrate customer service standards for greeting, assisting, refusing entry politely and handling complaints without escalation

Resolve three ethical dilemma scenarios using a stated decision rule such as legality, safety, honesty and proportionality

Complete two full-length timed mock exams under exam conditions and record the score for each domain

Re-study only the two weakest domains using condensed notes and targeted recall questions

Recite key figures, sequences and legal limits from flashcards until every card is answered correctly twice

Review every missed mock question and write the correct reasoning in your own words

Finalise a one-page pre-exam checklist covering documents, timing, question strategy and stress control