Foundation Skills

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The Importance of Foundation Skills for Security Guards

By James Crilly / March 31, 2026

I’ve been training security guards across Queensland for over a decade. The skills for security guard work are broader than most people expect. The best guards I’ve trained share five qualities known as the 5 C’s. Composure means staying calm when things get stressful. Communication covers how you talk to the public, your team, and…

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