Security Guard IHK Examination according to §34a GewO
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Security Guard IHK Examination according to §34a GewO

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The mandatory examination for entering the security industry. AZAV-certified and eligible for funding via the employment agency's education voucher.

Security Guard IHK Examination according to §34a GewO

Eligible for funding via an education voucher from the employment agency and job center in accordance with AZAV.

In addition to the necessary basics of the IHK examination, you will learn the most important practical activities to pass in daily service. Getting to know how work is done in different areas of security, applying the specialized knowledge correctly and practicing it in a practical way helps to avoid mistakes when starting a new job – future employers trust in your knowledge and skills. Contents were determined in close cooperation with leading security companies.

Training content:

  • Trade law
  • Data protection law
  • Legal and public law
  • Fire protection
  • Self-defense
  • Accident prevention regulation
  • Dealing with people
  • Basic safety engineering
  • Dealing with defensive weapons
  • Self-protection
  • Perpetrator knowledge
  • Recognizing and warding off IEDs
  • Application training for the security industry

Participation requirements:

  • a minimum age of 18 years
  • stable character
  • physically and mentally resilient
  • German language skills in word and writing
  • impeccable police clearance certificate
  • ability to work in a team

Qualifications according to the security force

  • Qualified certificate of the training provider
  • IHK expert examination according to § 34a GewO (German trade regulations)
  • Certificate of attendance – seminar "Current threat situation terrorism in Europe
  • Certificate of participation – Seminar "Self-defense and de-escalation techniques
  • Certificate of Participation – First Aid

Graduates who have passed the IHK examination in accordance with §34a GewO are offered an internship in professional security companies looking for personnel.Course duration: 8 Weeks

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Upcoming dates

SK26-03 07.09.2026 – 30.10.2026 Paderborn
SK27-01 11.01.2027 – 05.03.2027 Paderborn
SK27-02 12.04.2027 – 04.06.2027 Paderborn
SK27-03 13.09.2027 – 05.11.2027 Paderborn

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