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Student information

Everything you need to know about studying at Center of Education Pride — from your first day through to your final assessment and beyond.

What to bring on your first day

Arrive prepared and on time. First impressions and professional conduct are assessed from the moment you walk through the door.

  • Your original ID document (not a copy)
  • Copies of all submitted application documents
  • A notebook and pens — take notes from day one
  • Your registration confirmation or receipt
  • Lunch or money for lunch — confirm whether the campus has a tuck shop
  • Water bottle — practical sessions can be physically demanding
  • Your PSIRA card (if applicable)

What to wear:

  • Smart, clean clothing — no casual wear, no torn clothing
  • Closed shoes — no sandals or open footwear
  • If you have a security uniform, wear it
  • Hair neatly kept
  • No excessive jewellery

Punctuality is mandatory

Late arrival affects your attendance record. Three late arrivals may be treated as an absence. Absences affect your eligibility to sit assessments.

Daily training schedule

The training day is structured to mirror a professional working environment. Sessions run to a schedule and attendance is taken.

07:30 – 08:00 Registration and roll call. Students assemble in uniform or smart dress. Latecomers are recorded.
08:00 – 10:30 Morning instruction block — theory, law, procedures and case-based learning.
10:30 – 11:00 Break. Students remain on campus.
11:00 – 13:00 Continued instruction or practical drill sessions.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break.
14:00 – 16:00 Afternoon practical sessions, assessments or revision as scheduled.
16:00 Dismissal. Students are expected to leave the campus promptly.

Schedule may vary slightly by programme and instructor. Confirm your daily timetable at orientation.

Code of conduct

Center of Education Pride operates under a professional code of conduct. These standards apply to all students from the first session.

Attendance

A minimum attendance percentage is required to qualify for final assessments. Absences must be communicated in advance and supported by documentation where applicable.

Punctuality

All sessions start on time. Students are expected to be seated and ready before the session begins. Repeated lateness is recorded and may affect standing.

Respect for instructors and peers

All students and staff are to be treated with professional respect at all times. Disruptive or disrespectful behaviour will be addressed formally.

Mobile phones

Phones are to be silenced and stored during instruction. Use during sessions is not permitted unless specifically authorised by the instructor.

Campus rules

No alcohol, drugs or prohibited items on campus. No violence or threatening behaviour. Damage to academy property is the student's liability.

Assessment integrity

Dishonesty in any assessment — copying, cheating, plagiarism — results in immediate disqualification from that assessment and possible dismissal from the programme.

Assessments & grading

Assessments at Center of Education Pride are designed to reflect the actual performance standards required in the working environment.

Written assessments

Conducted throughout the programme, not only at the end. Cover legal knowledge, procedure, terminology and scenario-based reasoning. Closed-book unless specified otherwise.

Practical assessments

Hands-on demonstrations of skills covered in class — patrol techniques, report writing, access control scenarios, communication drills and more. Assessed by the instructor against a defined competency standard.

Supplementary assessments

Students who do not pass a module assessment on first attempt may be offered a supplementary opportunity. This is not automatic — confirm the policy for your specific programme with your instructor.

Final qualification

Students who successfully complete all module assessments receive their qualification. Certificates are issued within a defined period following the final assessment. Processing timelines are confirmed at the time.

After you qualify

Qualifying is the beginning, not the end. Center of Education Pride is invested in where our graduates go next.

Your Certificate

Your qualification is issued after successful assessment. Keep it safe — employers will request it and it is needed for PSIRA registration and upgrades.

PSIRA Registration

Guidance on the PSIRA registration process is provided as part of the programme. We assist Grade E graduates in understanding the steps to full registration.

Career Progression

Graduates who wish to advance to higher grades or specialist programmes can return for further training. Career pathway advice is available from our team.

Questions?

We are here to help

If you have questions about the training programme, daily schedule, assessments or anything else covered on this page, contact our student coordinator directly.

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