Institute of Venue Safety and Security 2024

Welcome to IVSS

After the highly successful launch of the Institute of Venue Safety and Security (IVSS) in 2023 we are delighted to welcome you to IVSS 2024! IVSS is already recognised as the pre-imminent industry-led training institution in the region for safety, security and risk for the venues and events industry.

After thorough feedback and evaluation, we're proud to present you with an expanded course curriculum delving deeper into the subjects offered. IVSS 2024 offers a comprehensive two-year program, reflecting our commitment to advancing expertise and excellence in venue safety and security.

The two-year program is comprised of:

• Two x one-week residential programs held in August of each year delivering 25 safety and security-specific subjects utilising case studies, classroom discussions, industry best-practice analyses, industry specialist panels, and small group discussions to ensure you master them all;
• Daily Independent Discussion Groups (IDGs) where you'll dive deep into discussions on the subjects covered throughout the day. IDGs include venue site visits to ensure that the teachings are applied directly into the workplace;
• Venue Application Projects where you are provided with resources to apply and implement the teachings back in the workplace. The resources are discussed in the IDGs to ensure application and implementation can commence immediately; plus
• Quarterly IVSS Town Halls: A platform and community for our IVSS instructors and students to stay connected throughout the year and discuss issues and topics relevant to venue safety and security.

With the growing complexity of security threats and risks, crowd safety, the multifaceted nature of compliance, and the changing nature of what is recognised as industry best practice, the expanded IVSS program is a significant step towards enhancing the industry's prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

The IVSS's mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and training to keep our venues safe and secure, and to understand and manage the broad range of threats that can impact the hosting of successful events.

The industry support for IVSS also continues through the Evolv Technology Bursary that is awarded to the highest performing Year 1 student. The winner has their enrolment fees covered to return for Year 2 of IVSS and graduate the program.

Welcome and here's to an amazing IVSS 2024!