About Course

Course Overview

This qualification is designed for individuals starting a career in security and crowd control. It prepares students to work as security officers in various environments, either independently or as part of a team. Learners will gain the skills needed to perform routine but diverse tasks with responsibility for their own work, judgment, and learning under general supervision

Qualification Awarded: Statement of Attainment for CPP20218

18 Days in Victoria

NA

Face to Face
  • Enhanced both written and verbal communication across all aspects of their role
  • Gained the skills to organise workload, set priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently
  • Capable of structuring and organising work with a strategic and methodical approach
  • Able to show initiative and exercise sound judgment within defined work responsibilities
  • Learning to manage responsibilities effectively and support knowledge-sharing in the workplace

Our security training programs in Victoria use a comprehensive, competency-based assessment approach designed to ensure students are fully prepared for real-world security roles. Assessments are conducted in line with national training standards and industry requirements.

Students are evaluated through a combination of written assessments, practical demonstrations, and simulated workplace scenarios. Written tasks, including quizzes and short-answer questions, assess theoretical knowledge such as legal responsibilities, safety procedures, and security protocols.

Practical assessments require students to demonstrate essential skills such as patrolling premises, managing access control, handling incidents, and responding to emergencies. These tasks are conducted in controlled environments that replicate real workplace conditions.

Role-plays and scenario-based activities are also used to assess decision-making, communication, and conflict resolution skills in realistic situations. In addition, students may be required to complete incident reports and risk assessments to demonstrate their ability to document and respond to security situations effectively.

All assessments must be successfully completed to achieve competency in each unit and to qualify for certification.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): We do not assess student’s competencies through RPL in this course.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in the following 14 units of competency

Security Course Units
Unit Code Unit Name
CPPSEC2101Apply effective communication skills to maintain security
CPPSEC2102Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team
CPPSEC2103Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security
CPPSEC2104Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations
CPPSEC2105Provide quality services to a range of security clients
CPPSEC2106Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques
CPPSEC2107Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security
CPPSEC2108Screen people, personal effects, and items to maintain security
CPPSEC2109Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises
CPPSEC2110Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security
CPPSEC2111Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons
CPPSEC2112Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises
CPPSEC2113Escort and protect persons and valuables
HLTAID011Provide first aid
Level 3.6, 89 Overton Rd,Williams Landing, Victoria 3000

To enrol in this course, students must meet the following requirements:

  • 18 years of age or over
  • Be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian resident
  • Provide 100 points of identification
  • Be considered a fit and proper person to hold the class of licence sought
  • Demonstrate the ability to carry out the duties of a security guard
  • Meet Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) and digital requirements, including successful completion of a Security Licence Pre-Enrolment Test prior to enrolment
  • Hold a current HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid unit of competency- Students must submit a valid certificate and transcript as part of the enrolment process
  • Meet prescribed Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirements, which include completing a Security License Pre-Enrolment test prior to enrolment day
  • Additional Requirements:- Students will be required to complete some activities using computers or digital devices during the course
  • Basic computer skills are expected prior to commencement
  • Bring Your Own Device (BYOD):- All students are required to bring their own laptop (Windows 7 or higher)
  • The College provides high-speed Wi-Fi access at the campus

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
  • Control room operations
  • Guard dog training

All students can apply for credit transfer. This means that you can submit evidence for a Unit(s) of Competency and have it assessed by a qualified Assessor without completing the training. Students who consider they already possess the competencies identified in all or part of any course/qualification offered by may seek recognition. Student Support Officer will help you in this process. As a part of entry requirement of the course CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations, students are required to complete and hold the current Completion Certificate and transcript of the Unit of competency HLTAID011 Provide First Aid unit of competency. You must submit the evidence of completion of this unit of competency along with the enrolment application form. Based upon which, the student Support Officer will guide you to fill in the credit transfer form to get the credit (CT) of the completed Unit of competency which will also be reflected in your final Record of Results

 

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