Become a Member

Institutional Membership is tailored for organisations that recognise the strategic importance of the security, loss control, and risk management sectors and are committed to advancing professional excellence, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance. This membership category is reserved for forward-thinking companies that align their operations with the standards prescribed under the Institute of Chartered Loss Control and Private Security Management Act. It recognises organisations that actively support the professional development, registration, and continuous growth of Certified Loss Control Managers and Certified Loss Control and Private Security Managers.

Institutional Members demonstrate leadership within the industry by promoting best practice, strengthening governance frameworks, and contributing to the elevation of professional standards across the sector. Through this affiliation, organisations reinforce their commitment to credibility, accountability, and excellence while positioning themselves as trusted partners in safeguarding assets, people, and reputations.

This category applies to experienced practitioners actively engaged in the field who seek statutory registration in accordance with the Institute of Chartered Loss Control and Private Security Management Act [Chapter 27:23]. Eligible professionals may be registered as Chartered Professional Loss Control Manager (CpLM) or Chartered Professional Security Manager (CpSM). Registration confers legal recognition under the Institute of Chartered Loss Control and Private Security Management (Registration) Regulations, 2026, and entitles members to use the respective post-nominal designations CpLM or CpSM as evidence of their chartered professional status.

This category is designed for experienced practitioners who seek formal certification and registration for practitioner-level professional standing in loss control and private security management. Certified practitioners benefit from recognition of their technical expertise, access to practitioner development programs, and a pathway toward senior certified or chartered professional status within the Institute. Eligible professionals include Certified Loss Control Practitioner, Certified Loss Control and Private Security Practitioner, Certified Loss Control Manager, and Certified Loss Control and Private Security Manager. Registration confers legal recognition under the Institute of Chartered Loss Control and Private Security Management (Registration) Regulations, 2026, and entitles members to use the respective post-nominal designations as evidence of their certified professional status.

This is for graduates beginning their professional career in loss control private security management under a structured training and industry focused program under qualified professionals. The graduates are registered under the Institute of Chartered Loss Control and Private Security Management (Registration) Regulations, 2026. Qualifying graduates are those who hold either an undergraduate degree of level 7 of the Zimbabwe National Qualification Framework (ZNQF) or an Advanced Diploma which is approved to be at least Zimbabwe National Qualification Framework (ZNQF) level 6, in the fields of crime and loss prevention occupations (including cyber security, digital, physical and forensic investigation; debt collection, risk management, loss assessment, loss control and disaster and emergency Management).

This category is designed for early-career professionals building qualifications and experience. Associate Members gain entry-level membership recognition while accessing professional development resources, discounted training and events, and networking with other emerging professionals. The category provides a supportive pathway for progression to certified membership as members gain the necessary qualifications and experience.

This category is designed for trainee members participating in an articled internship programme. Student Members gain practical workplace training and experience, access to internship placement guidance, professional networking in a training context, and membership recognition during internship, with a clear progression path to higher membership categories.