Entry into the security industry
Sachkunde under § 34a GewO
The IHK Sachkunde exam is the legal basis for qualified work in the security industry — throughout Germany. We prepare you specifically for the written and the oral exam.
At a glance
IHK Sachkunde certificate § 34a GewO — valid nationwide
approx. 2 months theory (360 UE) + 1 month work placement (160 hours)
full-time on site in Essen, live online participation possible
rolling — we find the next suitable start date
at least 18 years old, police clearance certificate without relevant entries, sufficient German (internal test)
100 % funding via Bildungsgutschein possible · self-payers on request
What you can do with it
Four doors that § 34a opens for you.
Patrol & public space
- Patrol rounds in public space
- City patrol
- Presence duties
Site protection
- Access control at companies
- Stations and transport facilities
- Clubs and event venues
Retail
- Department store detective
- Store detective in retail
- Merchandise protection
Leading roles
- Responsibility at events
- Refugee accommodation
- First leadership tasks
Who the course suits
You start without prior knowledge.
The course is set up so that you can start from zero. Previous experience in the security industry is expressly not necessary.
- Career changers and newcomers — even entirely without previous experience.
- Security staff wanting to advance, who are catching up on the certificate.
- Soldiers and former members of the Bundeswehr or the police.
- People seeking a perspective, who want a job with a future.
What you learn
Law, technology and dealing with people.
Law
- Public safety and order
- BGB and criminal law
- Weapons law
- Guarding law
- Privacy
Hazard prevention & technology
- Fire protection
- Occupational safety
- First aid
- Access and alarm systems
Dealing with people
- De-escalation
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Intercultural competence
Your advantage at FIDES
Exam training with an IHK examiner.
We simulate the written and the oral exam until the procedure sits. On request you take part live online from home. That is the reason why over 90 % of our participants pass on the first attempt.
- IHK Sachkunde certificate § 34a GewO
- Company first aider (DGUV)
- Fire protection and evacuation assistant (DGUV)
- Final certificate from FIDES Bildung
Together we review your options
We check access, funding and start date with you.
Free, without obligation and honest — even if another path suits you better. Invest 20 minutes in your future.