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OLS Consulting Group Inc. has the experience and expertise to help you succeed!  We specialize in providing security training to newcomers to Canada as well as students with English as a second language!  Our instructors have international experience providing security and tactical training in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East! Come learn with us and succeed!


We have trained over 3000 students since 2011!






Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST)


The ABST Training program is the mandatory security training program required to obtain a security licence in the Province of Alberta.  The program covers subjects such as:


Module 1: Introduction to the Security Industry

- Roles and Responsibilities of Security Professionals

- Legislation and the Licencing of Security Professionals in Alberta

- Appearance and Conduct for Security Professionals


Module 2: The Canadian Legal System and Security Professionals

- Charter of Rights and the Criminal Code of Canada

- Powers of Arrest

- Use of Force

- Additional Legislation


Module 3: Basic Security Procedures

- Observation and Patrol Skills

- Interaction with the Media

- Traffic Control

- Post Orders

- Starting and Ending a Shift

- Use of Force Response


Module 4: Communication for Security Professionals

- Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

- Challenges to Communication

- Communicating with Uncooperative Persons

- Conducting an Interview


Module 5: Documentation and Evidence

- Note Taking and Report Writing

- Statements

- Evidence

- Preparing for Court


Module 6: Response Procedures for Security Professionals

- Alarm Systems

- Responding to Alarms

- Emergency Scene Management


Module 7: Health and Safety for Security Professionals

- Personal Safety

- Identifying Hazards

- Shift Work


This program ensures that participants have the level of knowledge necessary to function effectively and successfully in the private security industry. At the conclusion of the course, the participants will write an exam (1-hour time limit) administered by an approved representative of Alberta Justice and Solicitor General.


*Level 5 English on the Canadian Language Benchmark is required for this course as well as the Alberta Security Licence.*


2024 ABST Course Schedule


January 2024

- 13, 14, 20, 21 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


February 2024

- 10, 11, 17, 18 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


March 2024

- 16, 17, 23, 24 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


April 2024

- 13, 14, 20, 21 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


May 2024

- 11, 12, 18, 19 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


June 2024

- 15, 16, 22, 23 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


July 2024

- 13, 14, 20, 21 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


August 2024

- 10, 11, 17, 18 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


September 2024

- 21, 22, 28, 29 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


October 2024

- 19, 20, 26, 27 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


November 2024

- 16, 17, 23, 24 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


December 2024

- 14, 15, 21, 22 (2 Sat & 2 Sun) 9am-6pm

- 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 (Mon-Fri) 9am-5pm


** Course dates and fees are subject to change.


Course Fee: $219.99 (Includes textbook and government exam)

Accepted Methods of Payment: Cash, Certified Cheque or Money Order














HFRG (formerly PPCT) Use-of-Force Training

This program addresses Section 27 of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code. An employer must instruct workers on the hazard of workplace harassment and violence, how to recognize the signs of danger, what to do about it, and how to report it. (OHS Code, Part 27, s.391 - "An employer must ensure that workers are trained in...(c) the appropriate response to violence...)

Violence in the workplace could put workers at risk of physical and/or psychological harm.  Workplace violence can include:

- Physical attack or aggression (e.g. hitting, shoving, pushing or kicking a worker, throwing an object at a worker, grabbing a worker, kicking an object the worker is standing on, etc.)

- Threatening behavior (e.g. shaking a fist in a worker's face, wielding a weapon at work, trying to hit a worker, trying to run down a worker using a vehicle, or throwing objects)

- Verbal or written threats (e.g. verbally threatening to attack a worker, leaving threatening notes or sending threatening emails to express an intent to inflict harm on a worker)

**Violence is a workplace hazard. It must be addressed during a hazard assessment, and the appropriate training be provided before a worker begins work in the workplace.  This is mandatory and applicable to all industries.**

The HFRG Use-of-Force program address the employer requirement of providing workers with the instruction on how to appropriately respond to workplace violence.


The HFRG (formerly PPCT) Use-of-Force program is the premier use-of-force training program in the world for law enforcement and security professionals. It was developed using extensive legal, tactical and medical research to ensure law enforcement professionals respond appropriately to physical assaults and violence while on duty. This program is the mandatory program required to obtain a baton endorsement on your security licence in the Province of Alberta. The program covers subjects such as:

- HFRG Relative Positioning System
- HFRG Blocking System
- HFRG Defensive Counterstrikes
- HFRG Pressure Point System
- HFRG Principles of Control
- HFRG Survival Reaction Time Research
- HFRG Impact Weapon System
- HFRG Handcuffing System
- HFRG Jointlocking System
- HFRG Firearms Retention and Disarming


2024 HFRG Use-of-Force Training Schedule


January 2024
- 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (Mon to Fri) 9am to 5pm

April 2024
- 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 (Mon to Fri) 9am to 5pm

July 2024
- 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 (Mon to Fri) 9am to 5pm

October 2024
- 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (Mon to Fri) 9am to 5pm




**Course dates and fees are subject to change

Course Fee: $399.99 (includes textbook)
Accepted Methods of Payment: Cash, Certified Cheque or Money Order






























Close Protection Level 1


This 40-hour training program teaches participants the fundamentals of providing close protection (also known as "bodyguarding", "executive protection" or "executive security").  The program will give the students working knowledge of how a protective detail is executed in the real-world and in different environments.  In this program participants will learn:

- Introduction to Protective Operations
- The Function of the Protective Detail
- Protective Operations Advance Work
- Threat and Risk Assessment
- Principal Profiling
- Protective Operations Intelligence
- Foot & Vehicle Escort Procedures
- Immediate Action Drills
- Professionalism in Protective Operations



2024 Close Protection Level 1 Training Schedule

2024 Schedule
-To be announced!

**Course dates and fees are subject to change

Course Fee:  $ 949.99
Accepted Methods of Payment: Cash, Certified Cheque or Money Order
















Edged Weapons Level 1

This 1-day course was designed to give law enforcement officers a solid background in edged weapon combatives.  It was specifically created for presentation at the Western Canada Use of Force Conference, and was expanded into a complete course.  The purpose of the course is two-fold: 1) as an edged weapon awareness course to ensure officers understand the lethal risk that an edged weapon presents in an officer-subject(s) interaction, and 2) to train officers in the offensive capabilities, techniques and strategies used in edged weapons combative so they develop better skills in defending against them.  In this program, participants will learn:

- The Critical Differences Between Folding and Fixed Blade Knives
- The Improvised Edged Weapon
- The Advantages and Disadvantages of "Tip Up" and "Tip Down" Grips
- Considerations for Drawing (Presenting) the Edged Weapon During Combat
- Angles of Attack
- Combat Ranges
- Footwork and Mobility Skills
- Slashing and Thrusting Skills
- Coordination and Combat Attribute Drills


2024 Edged Weapons Level 1 Schedule

2024 Schedule
- To be announced!


**Course dates and fees are subject to change

Course Fee: $99.99
Accepted Methods of Payment: Cash, Certified Cheque or Money Order 









Tactical Pistol Level 1


This 2-day program was designed to give participants a solid set of fundamentals that are essential to developing tactical pistol firearms skills.  In this program participants will learn:

- Safe Firearms Handling
- Safe Range Deportment
- Administrative Firearms Management
- Pistol Drawing from Holster
- Shot Placement at Varying Distance
- Basic Shooting and Movement
- Standing, Kneeling and Prone Shooting Platforms
- Shooting from Barricade/Cover
- Engaging Single and Multiple Targets at Varying Distance

2024 Tactical Pistol Level 1 Schedule

-To be announced soon!

**Course dates and fees are subject to change

Course Fee: $249.99
Method of Payment: Cash, Certified Cheque or Money Order







Our Commitment

OLS Consulting Group Inc. is committed to helping our students succeed!  Our primary instructor has trained over 3000 students in Canada, and over 5000 around the world since 1994! 

In addition to training, we help our students with their security licence applications as well as aid them in their search for rewarding and fulfilling career options.  When you are serious about succeeding in the private security industry, then contact us today to start your career the right way!



Edmonton Training Venue

(By Appointment Please)

Suite 100, 10711 - 102  Street, Alberta 

Text: 587-778-6136

E-mail: olsconsulting@outlook.com

E-mail: olsconsultinggroupinc@gmail.com



Calgary Training Venue

(By Appointment Please)

Unit # 153, Upper Back Room, 3901-54 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta

Text: 587-778-6136

E-mail: olsconsulting@outlook.com

E-mail: olsconsultinggroupinc@gmail.com





The testimonials below speak of the extremely high quality of our training programs!!


Testimonials

"I have trained with him on many occasions and found his expertise in law enforcement defensive tactics to be exceptional."   - V.L., Canadian Forces Military Police


"...I would like to thank you for such an informative, well thought out knife training program.  We felt that we participated in some excellent training which unfortunately we don't get enough of...The footwork drills, positioning for attacks, center line concepts were all the little things that every police officer could benefit from...we found your program easy to learn and highly effective..."  - D.H., Corporal, RCMP Police Defensive Tactics Unit, Depot Division


"His knowledge of hand to hand combat has been a tremendous help to our training program...Not only have these techniques been employed for new recruits, they have been developed for veteran officers and trainers alike...His performance consistently extends well beyond both the requirements and expectations of the Department of Energy...I would recommend him and his services to anyone who deals with training, tactics, and dignitary protection."  - J.A., Training and Operations Coordinator, U.S. Department of Energy


"I would like to thank you on behalf of the Safety Sub Committee of the World Petroleum Congress for the time and effort you provided to make the Congress a resounding success...As Safety Sub Committee Chair I was continually complimented on the quality and preparedness of the security guards.  They fulfilled their roles with confidence due to the fact that through the training presentation you prepared the security guards knew what was expected of them and what their roles were.  Your presentation enabled the security guards to be better prepared for both their access control and hosting functions."  - R.S., Chairman, Safety Sub-Committee, 16th World Petroleum Congress

  





Edmonton Training Venue

Suite 100, 10711 - 102 Street, Edmonton, Alberta | Text 587-778-6136

(By Appointment Only)


Calgary Training Venue

Unit # 153, Upper Back Room, 3901-54 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta I  Text 587-778-6136   

(By Appointment Only)


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