NSI training- is teaching and developing the skills and knowledge that relate to security

tasks. This training has specific goals of improving security guards and supervisors’
capability, capacity, productivity and performance.

The National Security Institute (NSI) provides the basic security guard training to newly hired
security guards where they learn the basic things essential for the security profession. In
addition, NSI training requires for the current security guard for upgrading their skills and
career development.

This post is all about the NSI training for PSCOD generally known PSBD guards in UAE. You
might already hear that PSBD guards have to go for training to NSI before processing for
PSBD license.

NSI’s training is not a big deal but so important for security guards in UAE because without
this training candidate cannot apply for security license to the PSBD which is mandatory to
each and every security guard should have.

The new Joiners in PSBD security force in UAE must complete the BSG (basic security guard)
training at NSI that is an evaluation process designed to prepare students for the PSBD
exam.

If you complete the NSI training then only can go for PSBD guard licensing test. After having
the PSBD license you can perform the security guard duty in UAE.

Many security guard trainees scare if they fail to complete this training in twice, they have
to go back home country. People who come as a security guard in UAE they pay a huge
amount of money for their Agent in the home country.

That’s the reason this training is very crucial for the new security guard candidate to make a
career in the security industry and pay back their debt.

I encourage you, friend, no need to worry too much because it is not an academic exam
where the questions are asked from various angels and you are required to answer based
on explanation and analysis.

Either NSI or the PSBD test, the questions come with the multiple-choice and you should
choose the right one. Even some questions are tricky your common sense can pick up the
correct one out of the given options.

The 5days training at NSI you have to justify yourself that you are good, organized,
disciplined and fit for performing any security assigned duties. In BSG training you need to
pass the assessment tests by securing 75 per cent each, which include the following.

1. Written test
 2. Practical
3. Fitness
4. Psychometric
5. Behaviour test

The Behaviour test can be very crucial for the trainee because if they break the NSI rules and
regulations it makes them fail despite securing 100 marks in the written test. Now let me
share some tips could help you with the NSI training in the UAE.

What is NSI?
It is one of the organizations of UAE government which is a partner with various
departments such as MOI (ministry of interior), ADP (Abu Dhabi police), IOSH (Institution of
Occupational Safety and Health) and UOC (University of Cambridge) etc.

NSI is responsible for training to the security guards those are going to perform a duty under
PSBD.

When a security company hires you as a PSBD guard, it sends you for BSC (basic security
guard training) in NSI, the course runs for 5 days.

Training schedule

 course duration 40hrs teaching over a 5days

 The course runs from Saturday to Wednesday
 the course starts to time 7.30hrs to 16.30hrs
 15 minutes break after 2 teaching hours and a 40minutes lunch break.

This training is not only to learn about the security topics but the instructors closely observe
and evaluate your habit, attitude, and professionalism.

You have to take two exams 1) Entrance Exam and 2) Final Exam. Don’t worry about the
entrance exam in case you fail, it would not stop you from getting the whole course.

The final exam is very important for you that is being taken on the last day of the
training. You should secure 75% in the final exam to complete that BSG (basic security
guard) training.

Class teaching method;

The students have to pay full attention to the instructor and several things will happen in 40
minutes class, such as answering questions, completing a written and practical exercise.
What will happen if you fail?
If you fail in the first time, you would get a chance again to take the whole course in NSI.

Do in NSI training;
1. Follow the rules and regulation.
2. Dress up yourself as a professional way.
3. Treat All NSI facilities with care and respect
4. Pay full attention to the class
5. Only ask a question to the instructor when he gives permission to class to do it
6. Wait your turn at the bathroom, cafeteria, coffee house etc.
7. If there is not an instructor in class they observe your activities through CCTV be calm and
quite all the time.
8. Have a good sitting posture in the class.
9. Help to the other on fire evacuation drill.
10. shaving, haircuts and personal hygiene are important.

Do not in NSI training;

1. Not to be late in class even a minute

2. Not to Miss any classes
3. Don’t cheat in the examination (don’t ask help from others or don’t help them
too)
4. Don’t forget your company ID, NSI notebook and PSBD license every day when
you are in class.
5. No chewing gum and spiting around
6. No loitering and smoking
7. Don’t go to the administration building without permission.
8. No mobile phone use in class
9. Don’t copy any training material.
10. Don’t leave the NSI premises even though you’re at breaks.

If you follow the above “do” and “do not” rules all the time of training at NSI there is
guarantee you would pass the evaluation process.

Another most important part of this training is a written exam where you need to solve 28
objective questions correctly out of 50.

After completing this training your company can apply the PSBD test on behalf of you. If you
pass the PSBD test then you would get a license for doing the security job in UAE except for
Dubai.
The PSBD (Private Security Business Department) has changed its name to PSCOD (Private
Security Company Organization Department) don’t confuse about it.

Conclusion:- NSI and the PSBD both are the sisters’ organizations of Ministry Of Interior in
UAE. They are responsible for training, supervising and licensing the security guards and
security companies.

Passing the PSBD test depends on how much you learn in NSI training because of all the
questions come out of the NSI course. So, at first, give the priority for the basic security
guard training because it is the milestone for your security career.