Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of a security officer, responsible for maintaining safety and security by patrolling, protecting or guarding property while unarmed, and screening entry, monitoring behaviour and removing persons from premises.
This qualification is intended to align with the following occupational licencing outcomes:
security officer – unarmed guard security
officer – crowd controller.
Occupational titles could include:
security officer
unarmed guard
crowd controller
Control Room Operator
It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings including, but not limited to:
armed guarding
cash-in-transit
close protection
guard dog handling.
Security officers may work alone or work in a team environment under general supervision, operating with limited autonomy and judgement to complete routine but variable tasks, with some accountability and responsibility for their own outputs, work and learning. Occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply at the time of publication. Please refer to the CPP Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information.
• Delivered face-to-face 144 Hours, at 18 days at 8 hours per day (including breaks)
• Self- base study 78 Hours
• Applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to determine English level and overall suitability for the course, and;
. Students are required to demonstrate that they have completed HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
CPP31318 Certificate III in security operations
CPP31418 Certificate III in close protection operations
For students who have previously completed a Nationally Accredited course maybe eligible to receive credit towards the course. RPL is offered to any Learner who can provide evidence of competency for the units offered within this Certificate. During the enrolment process a potential Learner may discuss any prior evidence before commencing training to determine if they are eligible for RPL. An additional fee for this service will be discussed with you upon application.
• Fully equipped classroom (including projector, whiteboard, internet access, tea and coffee faculties);
• Fully equipped simulated learning environment including manikins, bed, hoist, thermometers, catheter.
• Learner and facilitator guides;
• Lesson plans;
• Relevant policies, procedures, legislative and regulatory materials;
• Free Wi-Fi access;
• Guest speakers;
• PowerPoint presentations;
• Assessment handouts;
• Access to the local Council library;
• Educational posters located around the classroom for student reference;
• Library or access to learning resources;
• Student mentoring, if requested or required, to help her/him to meet competency and learning requirements;
• Encouragement of establishing study support groups;
• Senior student buddy mentoring and;
• Assistance provided for people with disability including wheelchair access, access to welfare services, large learning spaces
