Security
Defensive Concepts &
Tactics Courses
We are recognised as NZ’s leading expert in security defensive concepts & tactics training. After identifying a great need in the industry for specific training, we worked as consultants to develop the current security training within New Zealand which are based on our programmes.
Our security courses are the next level up and is designed to be fit for purpose. They combine a common sense approach with practical concepts based on instinctive responses easily recalled under stress. Designed so security officers' can work alongside government security agencies (Police, Ministry of Justice etc). These courses covers those working on their own, as a team member and at night.
These online courses are video based and have varied modes of learning to improve your experience, enabling those with limited literacy skills. You can work at your own pace and be involved in discussion with other learners. We have the most elite level trainers in the industry whose number 1 objective is your safety. Their help and mentorship is simply second-to-none.
These online courses include:
- basic knowledge, concepts and ideas
- understanding of issues relating to ‘due care’ (Positional asphyxiation)
- legal liability considerations within all concepts
- certification for your employer to prove you have completed the training
- convenient online training from the proven industry leader
- relevant and up-to-date content as currently delivered to key government security agencies
- a promise of well-researched, uniquely designed and succinctly delivered tutorials
- access to our facebook Alumni Group on commencement of certification
- the best opportunity there is for learning everything you need to know about keeping safe
For the professionals, by the professionals.
Defensive Concepts & Tactics Instructors Course
We have designed, developed and implemented instructor courses for our partners since 1999. We provide instructors with a delivery programme system that is proven, tested and flexible in delivery style. Our national training programme is inline with the best practice and procedures of other government security agencies.
This course is delivered by Quinton Swanson in person by request only. Note that it is designed for a subject matter confident instructor and pre-course assessment may be required to check suitability.
This course is delivered onsite and will include:
- course content
- course delivery system
- certification programme
- full support
- online instructor library (with certification)
- covers court defensibility and liabilities
- annual re-certification required
- access to facebook Alumni Instructor Group
Set the standard,
then raise it.
Foundation Security Training
We are the expert consultants who co-developed the training within New Zealand. The point of difference in training with HardTarget is that we not only provide the content of the course but also an insight into how the content will realistically work in real-time environments. Our trainers have all been operators and have a huge passion to provide the best instruction to those they train. We also believe in our training and provide full support. If you have any requirements please contact us directly.
This course will cover:
- understanding of legislation
- tactical communication
- body language & projection
- weapon awareness
- team work
- tactical awareness
Contact us and start your security career today!
Foundation Security Instructors Course
We have designed, developed and implemented instructor courses for our partners since 1999. We provide instructors with a delivery programme system that is proven, tested and flexible in delivery style. Our national training programme is inline with the best practice and procedures of other government security agencies.
This course is delivered in person by request only. Note that it is designed for a subject matter confident instructor and pre-course assessment may be required to check suitability.
Instructor courses cover:
- instructional technique
- course design & development
- instructional assessment & evaluation
- safe & best practice
- instructional liabilities
- court-defensible programme delivery
Be an instructor to the rest.
Try it out first!
If you would like to experience what the course will be like, then you can watch our short video course before you make a commitment to the full course. Enjoy!
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT US
“I felt very confident and safe while training. Instructor has great knowledge and content provided through relevant examples.”
“I would now feel confident facing a threatening situation and knowing what to do. The role plays were very beneficial!”
“As a result of life-like scenarios during your training I was not only physically but also mentally prepared when confronted by my attacker. Thank you Q!”
“It was top quality and the boys are going to have skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. We will be using HardTarget again in the future.”
“As a business owner, I found the team from HardTarget very professional. Highly recommend.”
