Security is becoming increasingly important in our society. As a result, the security industry is a growth industry. The workers employed in the security industry are often lateral entrants. As a prerequisite for employment, an instruction in accordance with § 34 a Trade Code and for certain activities must be proven that a specialist examination (IHK) has to be taken. Despite low barriers to entry, these are very responsible activities, which also require the human and social skills of workers. Compact qualification for plant protection and safety is based on this initial situation and offers an attractive entry-level opportunity for ALG II receivers. In this qualification, the technical topics are dealt with in detail and a training of personal requirements takes place in this professional field.