Emergency First Aid & Ontario Security Pathway

For security guard trainees that need to complete their Security Guard and Emergency First Aid & CPR level C training (valid for three years).

Our comprehensive training program will prepare you for your new career as a security guard. After taking this training 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
  • Emergency level first aid certification with CPR level C and AED
  • 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 a practical portion that requires students to come to Flex Point Academy to complete their in-person training.
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Hours

Online + In-person 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. Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C Training

The ministry requires that all security guards be certified for Emergency First Aid & Level C training which we also offer in this pathway. Our Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C Training consists of two parts:
1. Online theory portion - 4 hours
2. In-person practical training - 3 hours

After completing your online training you must schedule a class to come into Flex Point Academy and complete your in-person training and receive your First Aid & CPR certificate.

2. 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. 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


After that you will receive your security guard licence in the mail. With this you can begin to apply for work as a security guard. Your license and Emergency First Aid & CPR level C 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 license.

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.

Our Training Locations

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

Our Training Locations

All of our First Aid & CPR courses require in-person training in order to issue your First Aid & CPR licence. For this reason we offer in-person training at our two venues based in the Greater Toronto Area for your convenience. Check the maps below to find out which venue works best for you.
Saturdays - Etobicoke HQ
1310 The Queensway Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1S4
Sundays - Toronto Branch (Hanson College)
211 Consumers Rd Unit 1000, Toronto, ON M2J 4G8 

Saturdays - Etobicoke HQ

Sundays - Toronto Branch (Hanson College)

Advance Your Career

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Once you complete our security guard training and the licensing exam, we will give you priority consideration for our available positions. If you are interested in joining our team, check out our careers page for a list of 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 or 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 which 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 current role
  • Ex: Fire alarm technician training or digital surveillance technician training


If you’re interested in fast-tracking your career, speak with one of our training coordinators today!