Training under § 34a of the Gewerbeordnung (GewO) is a basic training required by law for simple tasks in the German security and safety industry and is conducted by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).
The instruction section § 34 provides basic knowledge for working in Security service. Participants learn what rights, duties, and responsibilities they have in security duties and how to apply them in their daily work. For many activities in the security industry, this is the required qualification proof, unless a recognized other qualification is available. However, for certain tasks, a practical examination is necessary.
The information is provided exclusively by the Chambers of Industry and Commerce. Interested parties can register with any IHK that offers the relevant dates. Participation is therefore not restricted to the IHK in the place of residence.
The notification must include at least 40 lessons of 45 minutes each. Often it takes place as a one-week full-time course. The specific teaching hours for each day are determined by the respective Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The prerequisite is that the participants have German language skills at least at level B1, so that they can follow the content and participate in the lessons.
There is no final exam like the practical exam. However, the IHK checks through discussions and oral and written comprehension questions whether the conveyed content has been understood. For the teaching certificate, participation without absences and sufficient understanding are required. Therefore, mere attendance is not sufficient. A nationwide uniform final exam on the last day of the course with a pass rate of 50 percent is not required.
The course covers the legal and professional fundamentals of security. These include public safety and order law, commercial law, data protection, civil law, and criminal and criminal procedural law. It also covers the handling of weapons, accident prevention, and the basics of security technology.
Another focus is on dealing with people. The participants will discuss behavior in emergency situations, de-escalation, and intercultural competence. This will provide them with the basics to recognize conflicts early on and respond thoughtfully in difficult situations.
The notification can, for example, be used for security tasks in Object protection, in the Site security or in the Receiving and gate service sufficient. The actual tasks performed are always decisive. The required qualification cannot be reliably derived from a job title alone.
Furthermore, the teaching certificate alone does not yet authorize employment. The security company must register the security guard in the guard register before the start of the duties; the official reliability check and confirmation of permissible employment opportunities must also be taken into account.
The professional examination requires further knowledge and consists of a written and an oral part. It is required for the following activities, provided that no recognized substitute evidence or a legal exception exists:
The general statement that every security guard needs the same qualifications regardless of the location is therefore too inaccurate. What matters is the specific scope of duties.
For the practical exam, neither prior instruction nor a specific preparatory course is required. The preparation can be done independently or with an educational institution. How much time is required depends on the previous knowledge and the individual learning pace. Those who pass the practical exam do not need additional instruction.
Fees are determined by the respective Chamber of Industry and Commerce. There are no fixed prices nationwide for both the information session and the skills assessment exam. A voluntary preparation course adds the exam fee to the cost. The available dates and possible waiting times also vary depending on the location and workload.
Therefore, before registering, interested parties should check the current fees, deadlines, and participation conditions directly with the selected chamber of commerce. Early registration makes planning the start of their career easier.
Security tasks place different demands on the personnel employed. In addition to the appropriate basic qualifications, careful training, knowledge of the subject matter, and task-specific training are important.
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