Course List
CORR 2004 - Canadian Criminal Justice
The subject matter addressed includes the justice system’s response from commission of offense through to final disposition,
court structures, policing, and the organization of federal and provincial correctional organizations. Also included are historical
and background perspectives, issues, trends, and patterns in policing, the courts and in corrections.
CORR 2007 - Fitness for Life I
This offering introduces students to the concepts and practices of a healthy lifestyle and focuses on meeting a level
of fitness. The goal is to provide hands-on experience and guidance to allow students to assess their lifestyle and fitness
level, and make appropriate changes which will benefit their personal and career life. Participation is mandatory and will
require self-monitoring and self-motivation. A sound physical health medical certificate is required.
CORR 2009 - Stress Resilience
Through the examination of the interaction between attitude, rest, diet, and exercise, students will design a stress
resiliency plan appropriate for the field of Corrections.
CORR 2017 - Fitness for Life II
This course will focus almost entirely on physical conditioning with classroom sessions only as needed at the discretion
of the instructor. The intention of the course is to provide the student with enough basic information and practical application
to enable him/her to achieve and maintain the minimum level of fitness necessary for employment in their chosen field.
HUSV 1001 - Introduction to Psychology
This survey course focuses on human behaviour and learning. Domains of inquiry will be examined to understand the
various theoretical perspectives, the process of research, and how these relate to learning and behaviour.
PROS 1004 - Defense Tactics I
Defence tactics is a 30-hour course. Training involves one, 2-hour session per week. This course is designed for
the student to develop a basic repertoire of skills and knowledge to evaluate and react to situations, which may require use
of force. Principles and tactics taught will allow the student a clearer understanding of the use of force continuum and,
in turn, help to facilitate appropriate perception, evaluation of, and response to subject control problems and physical assaults. The course will cover pressure points, motor points, use of restraint
equipment and impact weapons as well as theoretical framework of the PPCT force continuum.
PROS 1020 - Work Experience - PROS
This portion of the program is designed to provide the student with work experience in an actual law or security
environment. The student will be able to demonstrate and practice some of the knowledge and skills learned throughout the
program, and at the same time gain valuable experience in a law or security environment.
PROS 1100 - Basic Protection Officer Training Course
This 60 hour, pre-employment training course is designed to provide the student with the occupational and behavioural
skills and attitudes necessary to function professionally as a protection officer in the private security/policing industry.
The subjects covered are intended to provide the student with a sound basis on which to deal with a myriad of on-the-job security
responsibilities in an appropriate manner. The course meets and surpasses training standards set by the Canadian General Standards
Board Standards for Uniformed Security Guards and Nova Scotia Protective Security Services requirements
PROS 1101 - Introduction to Security Investigations
This 60 hour, introductory course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the private investigation
industry. Particular emphasis will be placed on the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct routine security investigations
including: informal and formal interviews; collection, labelling, protection, and presentation of evidence; and basic surveillance
techniques. A minor criminal investigation and workplace accident scenario will serve as the focal point to develop student
investigative skills. The student will be required to participate in role-play exercises
PROS 1104 - Physical Security Survey Course
This 60-hour course is designed to familiarize the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete an
effective physical security survey. Physical security lighting, perimeter barriers, lock and key control, alarm and access
control systems, and an introduction to the Canadian Government Industrial Security Manual will be covered. Learning will
be enhanced through a realistic security survey to be conducted by students working in teams. The goal of risk management
is to manage risk effectively at the least possible cost. Before any risk can be eliminated (or reduced) it must be identified.
One proven method of accomplishing this task is the security survey. Student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary
to identify, appraise and reduce risk to property, information, and personnel.
PROS 1111 - Defensive Driving
The Canada Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course has been designed to help you become a better driver. Good
reasons to take DDC include: Exit Graduated Licensing; Improve your driving attitude
PROS 1120 - Canadian Firearms Safety - Non-restricted
The Nova Scotia Community College in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice will offer the Canadian
Firearms Safety (long gun) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety (hand gun) courses. The NSCC is responsible for the
coordination and delivery of both these courses on a regular basis.
PROS 1121 - Police Powers and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
This course is designed to examine pertinent sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and their impact
on police powers in Canada. Specifically: police and citizen arrest; police release authorities; police powers of search and
seizure with and without warrant; and police discretion will be discussed. This course will enable students to become familiar
with police terminology and to apply procedures required to affect arrest, release, search and seizure for both police and
private citizens (protection officers).
PROS 1123 - Criminal Law & the Criminal Code
This course is designed to introduce the learner to the Canadian Criminal Code to a number of the most commonly violated
criminal code offences. Offences against the person, property and public order will be examined. This course is of interest
to protection officers and any other individuals involved with the Canadian criminal justice system.
PROS 1127 - Retail Security
This 30-hour course is designed to familiarize the learner with distinctive security functions associated with retail,
hotel, and hospital environments. Emphasis will be placed on retail security procedures.
PROS 2004 - Defense Tactics II
Defence tactics II is a 30-hour course. Training involves one 2-hour session per week. This course is designed
for the student to learn and practice additional physical control techniques, unilateral, vascular neck restraint, tactical
handcuffing, weapon retention and disarming techniques. In preparation the student will be required to successfully complete
a threshold knowledge and practical test confirming material covered in Defence Tactics I. An in-depth review of applicable
Criminal Code Sections and the use of force continuum models will also be conducted.
PROS 3030 - Canadian Fire Arms Safety
The Nova Scotia Community College in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice will offer the Canadian
Firearms Safety (long gun) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety (hand gun) courses. The NSCC is responsible for the
coordination and delivery of both these courses on a regular basis. Note: The Canadian Firearms Safety course is the pre-requisite
course for the Canadian Restricted Firearms Course.
SAFE 1000 - Introduction to WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems)
This course offers the students the introduction to WHMIS, which is training required by any person employed in a
Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides basic knowledge in WHMIS for the workplace and
is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.
SAFE 1001 - Introduction to NS OH&S Act
This course offers the students the introduction to the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Act of Nova Scotia,
which is required by any person employed in a Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides
basic knowledge of the Act for the students and is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.
- Immunization form Completion
- Criminal Record/Position of Trust
- Standard First Aid, CPR Level C
- Computer Course requirement: Students are required to complete (both
COMP 1217 and COMP 1218) or (COMP 1200) or (COMP 1220).
- Communication Course Requirements: Students are required to complete
(both COMM 1227 and COMM 1228) or (either COMM 1200 or COMM 2215)
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention Requirement. Student must complete a
12 hour course CRIS 1005.
- Suicide Intervention requirement: Student must complete CRIS 1010:
- Infectious Disease Control requirement: Student must complete CRIS 3028
- Critical Incident Stress Management requirement: Student must complete
CRIS 3030:
- Fire Safety Training requirement: Student must complete SAFE 3010
Electives List
