Is this program right for you?
If you are a licensed security professional who carries and uses handcuffs, you must complete AST to add a Restraint Endorsement to your Security Worker License. This specialized training ensures you are prepared to use restraints safely and effectively, while meeting the legal requirements of the role.
This program is required for:
- Licensed security professionals who need the endorsement to carry and use handcuffs
- Security workers seeking to meet provincial licensing requirements
- Professionals who must renew their AST certificate every three years to maintain compliance
Program strengths
- Mandatory prerequisite for the Restraint Endorsement on a Security Worker License
- Delivered in a 24-hour course format for comprehensive coverage
- Practical skills training combined with applied theory
- Meets provincial requirements for security professionals using restraints
- Certificate renewal every three years ensures skills remain current
In this 24-hour course, you will build a foundation in:
- Security Services Act & Regulations – understanding the legal framework governing security work
- Advanced Force Options Theory – applying appropriate use-of-force decision-making models
- Introduction to Control Tactics – learning safe and effective physical control methods
- Application of Restraints – using handcuffs properly and within legal limits
- Excited Delirium & Positional Asphyxia – recognizing and managing high-risk situations
- Reporting & Documentation – recording incidents accurately and professionally
By completing AST, you’ll be qualified to safely carry and use restraints as part of your security role, while meeting all licensing requirements in B.C.
Advanced Security Training (AST) is provided by instructors approved by JIBC. These instructors are required to follow the training standards for the security industry as outlined in the BC Security Services Act. To register for this training, please contact one of the approved instructors listed under the How to Apply section of this page.
Students must achieve a minimum of 75% for successful completion of the training. Successful students will receive their Certification for Training Completion electronically.
Replacement Certificates
Replacement certificates are available for a fee of $38.59. Please fill out the Certificate Replacement Form.
You are required to provide a photocopy of valid government issued identification along with the Certificate Replacement Form.
Forms can be received either by mail or e-mail. Please see the Certificate Replacement Form for submission details. If you are submitting your application by e-mail, Security Training Programs will call you to collect payment upon receiving your request. If you are submitting your application by mail, you can choose to include a certified cheque or money order for $38.59.
Replacement certificates will be provided via e-mail.
Please contact your preferred Advanced Security Training instructor for tuition information.
To register for Advanced Security Training, contact any of the approved instructors listed below. If you are interested in becoming a security training instructor, please complete the instructor application form.
NAME | TELEPHONE | EMAIL & WEBSITE | REGION |
| Arnold Iwasaki | 672-514 -2130 | astcanadabc@gmail.com | Lower Mainland |
| Benjamin Hollins | 403-470-4780 | Ryujintactical@gmail.com | Lower Mainland |
| Brandon Nicholson | brandon.nicholson@garda.com | Lower Mainland | |
| Brian Woods | 604-543-7300 | brianpjwoods@gmail.com | Lower Mainland |
| D.J. Marks | 604-534-3308 | DJ@mdcharlton.ca | Lower Mainland |
| Dieter Karpf | 604-941-3453 | dwkconsulting@telus.net | Lower Mainland |
| Ferdinand Soriano | 778-751-0097 | ferdsoriano@hotmail.com | Lower Mainland |
| Ken Mills | 250-706-9874 | millsken870@gmail.com | Lower Mainland |
| Kevin Theal | 778-686-6050 | thealka154@gmail.com | Lower Mainland |
| Joe Spindor | 604-619-3065 | jspindor@shaw.ca | Lower Mainland, Okanagan |
| Rolland Chu | 672-514-2130 | astcanadabc@gmail.com | Lower Mainland |
| Amadeo Vecchio | 250-377-1426 | infantrycaptain@yahoo.ca | Okanagan |
| Frank McConnell | 250-862-0891, 250-707-3034 | frankmc@telus.net | Okanagan |
| Nicolas Strader | 250-801-4552 | nicolasstrader242@gmail.com | Okanagan |
| Scott Schaffrick | 250-462-0403 | saschaffrick@telus.net | Okanagan |
| Chris Spargo | 250-516-9798 | kris@sheepdogselfprotection.com www.sheepdogselfprotection.com | Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland, Interior, Northern BC |
| Devin Vessey | 250-516-5832 | devin.vessey@islandhealth.ca www.islandhealth.ca | Vancouver Island |
| Kristin Greffard | 250-516-9798 | kris@sheepdogselfprotection.com www.sheepdogselfprotection.com | Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland, Interior, Northern BC |
| Michael Turner | 250-896-5836 | mdjturner@gmail.com | Vancouver Island |
| Norm Bettencourt | 778-840-8901 | normbettencourt@yahoo.ca | |
| Mike Kendall | 604-615-7522 | kendalltacticalconcepts@gmail.com | Fraser Valley |
Q: How do I obtain a replacement certificate?
A: To request a replacement certificate please complete and submit the certificate replacement form and fee.
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