About This Training Course

This is a nationally accredited course allows officers upon successful state licensing to perform specialist public safety and security duties. Qualified officers will be responsible for using specialist law enforcement and security equipment. Once qualified, officers may seek higher training qualifications which will guide them into specialist career pathways.

1. Security Officer (Unarmed)
2. Crowd Controller
3. Body Guard
4. Cash-in-transit
5. Monitoring
6. Senior First Aid - Queensland Abulance Service certified

This Nationally Accredited Certificate II course skill sets are the minimum licensing requirement for Security Personnel in Queensland. Successful candidates completing the course will be endorsed with the appropriate qualification upon completion of their training by Conwal & Associates.

Subjects Covered

Core units - Mandatory all license categories
CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industry
CPPSEC2202A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry
CPPSEC2003A Work effectively in the security industry
CPPSEC2004A Respond to security risk situation
CPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security team
CPPSEC2006A Provide security services to clients
HLTFA301B Provide first aid (Senior First Aid)

Elective units - Security Guard unarmed (Qld)
CPPSEC2011A Control access to and exit from premises
CPPSEC2014A Operate basic security equipment
CPPSED2015A Patrol premises
CPPSEC2017A Protect self and others using basic defensive tactics

To achive additional Queensland licensing category requirements under the Office of Fair Traiding (OFT) licensing categories you must demonstrate competency against the following units according to each pathway:

Elective units - Crowd Controller
In addition to the Security Guard Unarmed requirements, completion of the following electives are also mandatory under OFT licensing guidelines.
CPPSEC2012A Monitor and Control Individual and Crowd Behaviour
CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation
CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation
CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques

Elective units - Bodyguard
In addition to the Security Guard Unarmed requirements, completion of the following electives are also mandatory under OFT licensing guidelines.
CPPSEC2012A Monitor and Control Individual and Crowd Behaviour
CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation
CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques
CPPSEC3018A Provide for the Safety of Persons at Risk
Note: CPPSEC3013A may be used to replace CPSEC2017A

Elective units - Cash-in-Transit
In addtion to the Security Guard Unarmed requriements, completin of the following electives are also mandatory under OFT licensing guidelines.

CPPSEC2017A Protect self and others using basic defensive tactics
CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation
CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
TDTD4198B Undertake cash in transit loading and unloading in unsecured environment
TDTO998B Test and inspect cash in transit security equipment
TDTO898B Implement cash in transit security

TDT0898B Test and inspect cash in transit security equipment

Elective units - Monitoring
In addition to the Security Guard Unarmed requirements, completion of the following electives are also mandatory under OFT licensing guidelines.
CPPSEC2018A Monitor Electronic Reporting Facility
CPPSEC3020A Monitor Security from a Control Room

Additional Electives
CPPSEC2009A Give evidence in court
CPPSEC2010A Protect safety of persons
CPPSEC2007A Screen people
CPPSEC2008A Screen items
CPPSEC2013A Protect valuables in transit
TDTB497B Carry out vehicle inspection
TDTE701A Use communication systems
CPPSEC2016A Contribute to investigative activities

Training Course Outcomes

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have demonstrated competency against all 7 core units plus 4 electives to be awarded a Certificate II in Security Operations.

Prerequisites

Candidates entering these programs need to be aware of the licensing restrictions placed on applications for criminal convictions of disqualifying offences within the last 10 years. Candidates also need to be over the age of 18 years to apply for the relevant licenses.

Other Information

Please Note: Our distance and online security courses are not available in Victoria and NSW due to licensing restrictions.
Learning with Conwal & Associates allows you the freedom to study at home, during your lunch break, at work or anywhere. Our courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle. You, the student, decide the number of hours you want to study (and this will determine the length of your course).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is “the acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge” that you have gained through previous studies, work and life experiences. If RPL is granted, this will mean that you will not have to complete the study or assessments for a unit or units of competency, allowing you to complete the qualification faster.