24-Hour Advanced Security Training AST Course in New Westminster, BC
Description
DWK TRAINING FEE FOR THE 24-HOUR AST COURSE: $295.00
The $295.00 training fee does not include the following required costs:
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- JIBC examination fee: $64.41
- JIBC student fee: $37.65
- JIBC BST and AST student manuals: $34.00
- Administration fee: $11.75
- Applicable tax
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Course Location: New Westminster, BC / Douglas College
Course Format: Classroom-based practical training
Course Duration: 24 hours / 3 days
Class Size: Maximum 12 students
DWK Consulting provides 24-Hour Advanced Security Training (AST) for security guards and security professionals who require advanced use-of-force, handcuffing, restraint, and control-tactics training in British Columbia.
The Advanced Security Training (AST) Course is a 24-hour certification course designed for security professionals who may be required to utilize force response options or restraints when dealing with high-risk or violent individuals during the course of their duties.
This course is intended for, but not limited to:
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- Loss Prevention Personnel
- Hospital Security Personnel
- Licensed Liquor Establishment Door Persons
- Airport Security Personnel
- Campus Security Personnel
- Security Professionals working in high-risk environments
** Please note, all information on the DWK Consulting website including fees and schedules are subject to changes without prior notice!
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II. Schedule for 24-hour AST Courses
Course # 1:
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- Friday, September 11, 2026 — 09:30 to 17:30
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 — 09:30 to 17:30
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 — 09:30 to 17:30
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Course # 2:
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- Friday, September 25, 2026 — 09:30 to 17:30
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 — 09:30 to 17:30
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 — 09:30 to 17:30
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** Previous course status:
- July 10-12, 2026 course — FULL
- July 24-26, 2026 course — FULL
- August 7-9, 2026 course — FULL
- August 21-23, 2026 course — FULL
Please Note:
- We also have an AST Recertification course scheduled for September and October 2026.
- The information is posted on the 8 hour AST Recertification section on our website.
- The JIBC requires all completed student attendance forms at least seven days before the course begins.
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III. Course Fee
THE AST COURSE FEE = $465.00
Cost Breakdown:
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- AST fee = $295
- JIBC exam fee = 64.41
- JIBC student fee = $37.65
- Administration fee = $11.75
- JIBC student manuals BST & AST = $34.00
- Tax
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The above $465.00 AST Fee includes:
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- 24 hours of professional instruction (new AST curriculum)
- Use of spacious classrooms at Douglas College (washrooms, parking, food facilities)
- Official JIBC BST Manual (required for course participation)
- Official JIBC AST Manual (required for course participation)
- Use of handcuffs and keys (provided during training)
- Use of impact protection safety equipment
- Professional floor wrestling mats for practical training
- Personal protective equipment (gloves, disinfectants, paper towels, face masks)
- Professionally prepared practice tests
- Security and law enforcement training videos
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IV. Registration information for 24-Hour AST Course
** Do not register and pay the course fee unless you are fully committed to taking this course.
** When you complete the JIBC AST student attendance form make ensure you type in the form which course
you wish to take and the date (e.g. 24 hour AST or 8 hour Recert and the dates)
** The fee for this course is NON-REFUNDABLE.
** If you have another person, make the payment for you, make sure you let us know:
1) who made the payment;
2) The amount of the payment made;
3) how the transaction was made (e.g. Credit card or E-Transfer);
4) the name of the student who is going to take the course.
** We need the JIBC AST student attendance form and the payment at the same time, or we cannot register you for the course with the JIBC!!
** The information on the JIBC AST student attendance form is required by JIBC SEVEN (7) DAYS before the course starts.
** Seats are limited. We accept maximum of 12 students for the course.
** You will need a laptop for all three days of training including writing the JIBC AST examination in class on day 3 of the course.
** If you wish to take the course, please complete STET 1 and STEP 2 below.
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Physical Training Requirements
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- The physical training includes scenario-based activities, warm-up exercises, self-defense and control tactics training including joint manipulation techniques, taking safely a subject to the ground onto floor mats using an armbar takedown to handcuff the subject.
- Students who have a medical condition that may affect or prevent them from safely participating in 16 hours of physical training may want to consult a qualified medical doctor before attending the course.
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STEP 1 — COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
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- Click the JIBC AST Student Attendance Form hyperlink below.
- Complete all required fields carefully and accurately.
- Review your information before submitting the form.
- Click Submit at the bottom of the form.
- The completed form will be sent directly to DWK Consulting.
- You do not need to download, save or email a Word document.
CLICK HERE — JIBC AST STUDENT ATTENDANCE FORM
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STEP 2 — MAKE THE COURSE PAYMENT
Choose one of the following payment options:
OPTION A — PAYPAL / CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD
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- Click the DWK PayPal payment link below.
- The PayPal payment page will open.
- Log in to PayPal or create a PayPal account.
- Pay $465.00 using Mastercard, Visa, American Express or a debit card.
- Save your receipt or take a screenshot for your records.
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CLICK HERE- PAY BY PAYPAL
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OPTION B – INTERAC E-TRANSFER
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- Open your bank app or online banking.
- Choose Interac E-Transfer.
- Add DWK Consulting as the recipient.
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Send $465.00 to: dwkconsulting@telus.net
4. Do not send the e-Transfer to a cellphone number.
5. In the message box, enter:
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- your full legal name
- the date of the AST course you are taking
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6. Send the e-Transfer.
7. Your registration is not confirmed until DWK Consulting receives the official
Interac Autodeposit confirmation.
8. Please use the email address exactly as shown above.
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V. Training Location for 24-hour AST Course
Douglas College
New Westminster, British Columbia
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VI. Corporate Advanced Security Training (AST)
DWK Consulting provides:
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- 24-Hour AST Certification
- 8-Hour AST Re-certification
- Private Corporate AST Training
- Flexible scheduling, subject to facility availability
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Training may be conducted at Douglas College in New Westminster, BC, or at approved company training facilities.
Corporate Training Inquiries:
DWK Consulting
Dieter W. Karpf
Email: dwkconsulting@telus.net
Phone: 604-941-3453
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If you do have any questions about the course, please contact us.
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- Dieter W. Karpf:
Email = dwkconsulting@telus.net
Phone = 604-941-3453 - Brian Woods
Phone: 604-376-3338
Email = brianwoods@gmail.com
- Dieter W. Karpf:
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- Mike Kendall
Phone: 604-615-7522
Email = kendalltacticalconcepts@gmail.com
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