Who is this course for?

The course is designed for candidates that are seeking to gain employment within the Security Industry as a licensed security officer performing 1A Unarmed security worksuch as mobile and static patrols and 1C crowd control. Employment opportunities may include: working at bars, clubs, vehicle patrols, shopping centres, airports, functions, and music and sporting events.

‍What qualification will I receive?

At the successful completion of the training program, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification, CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations. This course is the Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED) mandated qualification to receive a 1AC NSW Security Licence. New entrants must complete the training program in full to apply for a 1AC NSW Security Licence. This qualification must be completed in line with the SLED mandated training and assessment program.

Assessment-only pathway

Students may apply for an assessment-only pathway (AOP) if they have already achieved all of the units of competency in the SLC cluster or they hold superseded and equivalent units with a current approved organisation after 1 May 2013, but before 2 July 2020, or after July 2020 with any other RTO.

SLC Cluster 3 contains superseded but equivalent units from CPP20212. Students will need to be able to provide evidence of the relevant VET Qualifications including the record of results and/or statements of attainment and successfully complete formative assessment to be deemed eligible to complete the AOP option.

What will I learn?

Cluster One - Security Industry Fundamentals

• CPPSEC2102 - Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team
• CPPSEC2103 - Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security
• CPPSEC2104 - Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations.

Cluster Two - Patrol, Monitor and Screen

• CPPSEC2107 - Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security
• CPPSEC2109 - Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises
• CPPSEC2108 - Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security.

Cluster Three - Protect Self and Others

• CPPSEC2106 - Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques

Cluster Four - Manage Behaviour of Others

• CPPSEC2101 - Apply effective communication skills to maintain security
• CPPSEC2110 - Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security
• CPPSEC2111 - Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons
• CPPSEC2112 - Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises
• CPPSEC2113 - Escort and protect persons and valuables
• CPPSEC2105 - Provide quality services to a range of security clients.

Eligibility and Prerequisites

• All candidates must supply a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Available at www.usi.gov.au.
• All candidates must be either an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, NZ citizen, or a humanitarian visa holder
• All candidates must provide 100 points of Identification
• All candidates must hold HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• All candidates must complete the SLED Pre-Enrolment Assessment Language, Literacy, and Numeracy test (ACSFLevel 3/4)
• All candidates must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a NSW Security Licence.

All applicants will be interviewed by a senior RTO representative to determine their eligibility. Applicants with Overseas Students Visa’s are not permitted. To ensure you are eligible for this course please read the SLED Fact Sheet 6 Am I Eligible for a NSW Security Licence?

How is the course delivered?

The course is delivered as mixed learning:

• Online pre-learning and reading throughout the course
• Face-to-face training,knowledge tests, assessment tasks and simulated activities.‍

Course Duration

Full face-to-face programs are 15 days. You are required to complete pre-reading and learning online. Assessment only pathways are 12days. You are required to complete pre-reading and learning online.

Fees

This is a fee-free, NSW Government Smart and Skilled subsidised program for eligible students.

The standard fee of $1250 is 100% subsidised for course participants. Employment is subject to successful attainment of a 1AC Security Licence and successful completion of the course. A security licence fee applies – 1year $160.00 / 5yr $640.

‍How to Apply

100 points of ID and your USI number will be required to complete the online course registration.