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Security Specialists Programme catalogue

O'CHIKARA employs highly qualified trainers and lecturers constantly cooperating with administration of regional authorities, security companies, experts from the police and the Polish Army. As security has become an important issue in all areas of the economy and social environment, O'CHIKARA has developed and introduced a wide range of specialized courses both for individuals and companies.

O'CHIKARA prepared its own expert curriculum which has been positively accepted by government agencies responsible for protection and law enforcement.

We operate several schools nationwide which until now prepared over 18.000 persons to serve in the field of public and private security. Foreign Students Department is located within OCHIKARA School in Poznań.

Our building at 1 Orzeszkowa St. in Poznan

Excellent location of the School makes city key public offices and attractions within a convenient reach. The building is located in the immediate vicinity of numerous buses and trams, which allow you to easily get to every city point. After classes you can relax in a beautiful park around nearby palm house.

Lecture rooms maintain unique character by large glass surfaces, which perfectly enlighten learning space allowing students to get the most natural sunlight. Each classroom is fully equipped with audio and video aids.

Poznan Transport Authority Website. Contains timetables and journey planner:

http://ztm.poznan.pl/?locale=en_US

Arriving to Poznan from Warsaw Chopin Airport

Warsaw Chopin Airport is located at 1 Zwirki Wigury Street approx. 10 km from the city centre.

The airport can be easily accessed by car, public bus or taxi. There is a rail link that connects the airport's Warsaw Chopin Airport railway station to Warsaw Central Station or Warsaw Srodmiescie Station. There is an underground passage from Warsaw Srodmiescie Station to Warsaw Central Station (Warszawa Centralna).

The most convenient way to continue your trip to Poznan is by train from:

Warszawa Centralna -> Poznan Główny (Main Station)- approx. 3h

For detailed information and guides on transport options from the Warsaw Chopin Airport please review brochure "Transport from Chopin Airport to downtown Warsaw (Warszawa) and destinations across Poland" issued by the Warsaw Chopin Airport authorities.

For train schedules please visit: http://rozklad-pkp.pl/bin/query.exe/en

Arriving to Poznan from Berlin

The most convenient way to continue your trip to Poznan is by train from:

Berlin Ostbahnhof Station -> Poznan Glowny (Main Station)-approx. 3h

For train schedules please visit: http://rozklad-pkp.pl/bin/query.exe/en

Security Specialist Programme

Security Specialists Programme catalogue

Classes in total: 1020 h exclusive, 520 h basic

3 weeks Combat & Survival Camp

Students participating in O'CHIKARA Security Specialist Programme will acquire practical skills necessary to perform tasks on duty. Particular emphasis is placed on physical stamina, developing strong personality, stress resistance, ability to deal with difficult situations which require determination, strong will and use of physical force.

Security Specialist Programme encompasses special Psychological Assessment and Training Module formulated to shape traits of character and soft competences indispensable in law & order enforcement working environment.

Thanks to the integrated Psychological module, students develop and master their practical skills in recognizing and controlling aggressive behavior, carrying out successful negotiations or in applying influence techniques effectively.

During the course students will build high self-esteem, develop team-leadership and decision-making competency crucial in complex and stressful situations. They will be ready to take effective response and actions in life or health threatening situations.

Security Specialist Programme Content:

A. Lectures

• Essential principles of the applicable laws to security of people and property in Poland, UK, France

• Psychology with Elements of Criminology

• Management in Protection

• First Aid & Basic Life Support

• Investigation Techniques with Elements of Criminalistics

• Interior Security and Terrorist Threat

• English Specialized Course

B. Practical courses

• Personal Security and Close Protection

• Show & Event Security

• Convoy Procedures & Protection

• Protection of Objects with Application of Electronic Systems, Devices and Equipment

• Self-Defense and Intervention Techniques

• Basics of Shooting and Weapon Maintenance

C. Psychological Module

• Crowd behavior and psychology
• Channeling aggressive behaviors
• Human responses in critical and stressful situations
• Understanding Personality: Defense Mechanisms
• Mechanisms conditioning perception
• Generation of Facial Composites
• Elements of manipulation and influence on people
• Reactions to life-threatening situations
• Typology of aggressors
• Psychology of leadership

D. Combat & Survival Camp duration: 3 weeks

Supplementary Certificates and Trainings (NOT included in the Programme)
Graduates of the Ochikara Security Specialist Program can register to participate in the following highly specialized trainings:

• Specialized Extreme Driving (5 days)
• Maritime Security (7 days)
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (21 days):

      - mining and industrial sites, oil/gas facilities,

      - airports, sea ports, train stations, and other transport facilities

• Security in Humanitarian Operations (14 days)
• Preparation for exams to obtain Security Guard Public Certificate valid for England:

      - Cash and valuables in transit

      - Door supervision

      - Public space surveillance (CCTV)

      - Security guarding

      - Manned guarding flowchart

      - Close protection

Military & Police

We offer training in preparation for work in the police and the military in accordance with the legal requirements of the institution.

For more details please contact: foreignstudents@ochikara.pl

Admission & Fees

All interested persons are requested to apply using e-application form available on this site.

Once your e-application has been submitted our Admissions Office will contact you via e-mail and provide further details concerning the admission procedure. It will be only after meeting all admission requirements that you may obtain the decision concerning the admission to study, which will enable you to apply for issuing an entry visa to Poland.

Secondary school diploma and English sufficient to be successful in the learning process are the key criteria for successful candidates. Official Letter of Acceptance to the O'CHIKARA School will be delivered to you in printed or scanned copy depending on the Consul requirement from a Polish Embassy in your territory.

Tuition for Security Specialist Programme reserved exclusively for foreign students is:

•  Basic - 5800 EUROS
• Exclusive - 12800 EUROS

12 months Medical & Travel Insurance at the cost of 480 EUROS. O'CHIKARA will arrange insurance policy on behalf of a student and send it in the form approved by designated Polish Consulate to submit along with his VISA application. Third party insurance policies ARE NOT accepted.

Please check “General terms and conditions of the voyager insurance- PZU travel assistance”

NOTICE!

All successful applicants shall pay in advance the applicable fees in total:

• Basic - 6280 EUROS
• Exclusive - 13280 EUROS

prior the Official Letter of Acceptance can be sent out to them. Amount due calculated accordingly to selection made when filing e-Application as well as bank details for the payment shall be communicated via email once the applicant has been approved for the O'CHIKARA programme.

Should your VISA application be refused we shall make a refund less 200 EUROS administrative cost.

Bank transfer details:

Name and address of the company: O'CHIKARA SECURITY, 37a Zakopianska St., 80-142 Gdansk

Bank account number (IBAN): PL14124054971111001021884594

SWIFT (BIC) code: PKOPPLPW

We will gladly help you to comply with all administrative formalities after your arrival to Poland regarding legalization of you temporary residence. If requested our staff will assist you in opening a bank account or acquiring your monthly pass for Public Transportation.

Please keep in mind to bring with you at 6 photographs for school documentation and other purposes.

Visas

As a successfully qualified candidate for the Security Specialist Programme you will be required to stay in Poland for at least 120 days each semester therefore you need to apply for a national D-type visa. The national D-type visa entitles the holder to:

• stay in the territory of Poland throughout the period of its validity;
• additionally move within the territory of other Schengen states for up to three months within a half-year period.

What documents do you need when submitting a D-type national visa application?

1. Passport

2. Completed and signed visa application form

3. Biometric photo

4. Visa fee

5. Travel & Medical Insurance

6. Supplementary documents confirming:

• Official Letter of Acceptance to the O'CHIKARA School in Poznan, Poland

• possession of sufficient funds to cover the cost of entry, stay and departure from the territory of Poland

School details as required for VISA application:

Name of the School: Policealna Szkola Detektywow i Pracownikow Ochrony O’CHIKARA

State/province: Wielkopolskie

City/place: Poznan

Postal code: 60-782

Address: Grunwaldzka 11

Phone area code: (+48) 61

Phone: 852 16 03

Fax area code: (+48) 61

Number of fax: 852 16 03

NOTICE!

The types and number of supplementary documents may differ depending on the consular office. In this connection we advise you to contact the relevant consulate to obtain full information concerning the documents needed when submitting a visa application. For details on VISA requirements please review VISA REQUIREMENTS GUIDE.

Visa Requirements Guide

Accommodation

Upon student request we can book accommodation accordingly to preference within the range of available options in the Accommodation bookmark. In this scenario at least one month rent will be added on top to the tuition and insurance fee for the advance payment. We will contact you to decide upon the prepaid rent period.

Please view below rates and details of available housing options for international students:

1. Sofa ASNYK Student Complex

Monthly rent per person: 175 Euros single room and 125 Euros in twin room

Amenities: fully equipped kitchen, own bathroom, TV, internet and laundry

Utility bills: 25-30 Euros

Address: Plac A. Asnyka 4, 60-832 Poznan

Tel. +48 539 984 102

Please check PDF brochure for more details on Sofa ASNYKA and other Sofa Dormitories.

Please check photos for more details on Sofa ASNYKA and other Sofa Dormitories.

www.sofa-academic.pl

2. LEO Dormitory

Monthly rent per person: 250 Euros single room and 165 Euros in twin room

Utility bills included

Amenities: fully equipped kitchen, own bathroom, TV, internet and laundry

Address: Zabkowicka 10, 60-166 Poznan

tel. +48 61 662 54 90

Please check PDF brochure for more details on LEO Dormitory.

Please check photos for more details on LEO Dormitory.

www.leoakademik.pl

3. Capital apartments

Various apartments for rent according to individual preferences.

Please review available offers and communicate with us your choice to help you in booking.

www.capitalapart.pl/poznan_apartamenty

NOTICE!

All students that pay upfront the rent for the entire stay are better positioned in their VISA application process.

Useful links

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Visa Information

www.msz.gov.pl/en/travel_to_poland

Polish Embassies and Consulates Worldwide

www.msz.gov.pl/en/travel_to_poland/polands_missions_abroad/polish_missions_abroad

E-Consulate for electronic Visa Applications

https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl

Poland Country Guide

www.poland.gov.pl

Poznan Guide

http://www.poznan.pl/mim/turystyka/en/

University of Security website

http://www.wsb.net.pl/university-security-poznan

Contact

Email: : foreignstudents@ochikara.pl

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