This course is a requirement for Security Officers wishing to apply for a Occupational Firearms Licence.
Overview
Interested in becoming an Armed Security Guard?
This program has been specifically designed to meet the licensing requirements for a Security (Guard) Weapons Licence in Queensland.
Our Armed Security Guard course instructors are industry professionals with several years’ experience in the safe handling of firearms in Security, Military, and Recreational Shooting environments.
This program has been specifically designed to meet the licensing requirements for a Security (Guard) Weapons Licence in Queensland.
The course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to:
Participants will also receive training in:
If you are already a licensed armed security officer and need to complete your re-validation course, you will need to complete Annual Firearms Re-certification.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment. This will allow for the application to Weapons Licensing Queensland for a Security (Guard) Firearms Licence with firearm categories C & E. You will also participate in Firearms Safety (Category H).
This will be a requirement for the following job roles:
Not sure which security course fits your needs? Find out more about the requirements for security licensing and which course provides you your desired career outcome here!
Entry Requirements
In order to undertake this course, you must:
You will require basic English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills. If you have not previously completed any vocational training you may be required to undertake an Online LLN ASSESSMENT prior to commencing enrolment in this course.
You must be able to read and understand organisational policies and procedures, write reports and communicate with others in plain English.
This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).
Please read out COVID vaccination policy here.
Units of Competency
Delivery Options
Face To Face
This course is delivered face-to-face over 1 week (6 days). You will complete theory assessments online in class. You will attend 1 day at a live firing range where you will receive individual coaching before your safe handling skills and marksmanship are assessed.
This course is currently delivered at the following locations:
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Recognition of Prior Learning
Asset College does not offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) on courses with industry licensing outcomes. This includes the Firearms Skill Set course regardless of previous firearms handling experience.
Online
Asset College does not offer online training for this course.
Course Fees
Fee-for-service
$1350 – Firearms and Defensive Tactics only
$1500 – Firearms and Defensive Tactics plus Cash In Transit
Payment Plans
Please read our Course Fees and Refund policy here.
Assessment Re-Submission Fees
Should you be deemed not competent after 2 attempts at a unit of competency, an assessment re-submission fee of $50 will apply per assessment.
Re-Enrolment
Should you wish to cancel your course or your enrolment is cancelled by us due to no progress and you then wish to re-enrol, a re-enrolment fee of 25% of the standard course fee will apply if requested within 3 months of initial cancellation. If re-enrolment is requested within 4 – 12 months of initial cancellation, 50% of the standard course fee will apply.
Firearms Licensing
In order to qualify for a Security Licence (Guard) in Queensland, all applicants applying for this type of licence, must provide with their new licence application, a statement of attainment (issued in the last 12 months) from an RTO showing they have completed the appropriate units of the CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations.
Applications made for Security Guard Firearms Licences are handled by the Weapons Licencing Branch of the Queensland Police. This service incurs a fee to process, approve and issue licences which is not included in the cost of the course.
The licensing application process will be discussed on the course. For more information please head to Weapons Licensing QLD.
“I was so impressed with the Certificate II class I went on to do my Cert III and my Firearms & Defensive Tactics course as well. During the course Asset College assists you in the application process for getting your security licence and and I can’t wait to start work in the industry.
Thanks to the Asset College team for a fantastic experience and to the new friends I met on the way!”
Keith Holman