Corrections Officer Firearms Course This course is specifically designed for correctional officers who are required to possess and use firearms as part of their official duties in state or privately operated correctional facilities. Asset College offers two distinct delivery options: Initial Firearms Course (5 days plus online learning) Covers CSCSAS030 – Monitor control centre operations and CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm. Annual Firearms Refresher Course (1 day) Covers CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm to ensure continued competency and compliance. Both programs can be contextualised to align with the specific firearm types used in the officer’s workplace, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Please note: This training is not available for public enrolment. It is delivered exclusively by arrangement with correctional service providers.

Upon successful completion, participants will: Develop skills in the safe operation, maintenance, and handling of firearms in correctional environments. Demonstrate knowledge of use-of-force principles relevant to firearm use in custodial settings. Meet the training and regulatory requirements for firearms use by correctional officers in the applicable state or territory. Receive a Statement of Attainment listing the completed unit(s) from the CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.

This training is restricted to current employees of government or private correctional facilities. Participants must: Be currently employed as a correctional officer. Be formally nominated or approved by their employer or department representative. Meet state/territory legislative and probity requirements for firearm possession and use. This may exclude individuals with: Certain criminal convictions History of domestic or other violence Drug-related offences In some jurisdictions, pass a psychological or medical assessment. Asset College works closely with employers to ensure screening processes meet all legal and organisational requirements.

Course Type Units Included Initial Course – CSCSAS030 – Monitor control centre operations – CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm Annual Refresher – CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm These units are nationally recognised and form part of the CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.

Successful participants may pursue further qualifications relevant to the corrections and public safety sectors, including: CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice 11141NAT Certificate IV in Firearms (Specialist qualification available through Asset College) 111346NAT Diploma of Operational Safety (New Asset College program designed for frontline safety professionals)

Corrections Officer Firearms Course

Name: Corrections Officer Firearms Course
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Corrections Officer Firearms Course

Specialised training for current employees of government or private correctional facilities.

Course cost

Fee for Service

Duration

5 days

State

QLD

Study Method

This course is specifically designed for correctional officers who are required to possess and use firearms as part of their official duties in state or privately operated correctional facilities. Asset College offers two distinct delivery options:

Course Overview

Corrections Officer Firearms Course

Initial Firearms Course (5 days plus online learning)
Covers CSCSAS030 – Monitor control centre operations and CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm.
Annual Firearms Refresher Course (1 day)
Covers CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm to ensure continued competency and compliance.

Both programs can be contextualised to align with the specific firearm types used in the officer’s workplace, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns.

Please note: This training is not available for public enrolment. It is delivered exclusively by arrangement with correctional service providers.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will:

Develop skills in the safe operation, maintenance, and handling of firearms in correctional environments.
Demonstrate knowledge of use-of-force principles relevant to firearm use in custodial settings.
Meet the training and regulatory requirements for firearms use by correctional officers in the applicable state or territory.
Receive a Statement of Attainment listing the completed unit(s) from the CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.

Entry Requirements

This training is restricted to current employees of government or private correctional facilities. Participants must:

Be currently employed as a correctional officer.
Be formally nominated or approved by their employer or department representative.
Meet state/territory legislative and probity requirements for firearm possession and use. This may exclude individuals with:
- Certain criminal convictions
- History of domestic or other violence
- Drug-related offences
In some jurisdictions, pass a psychological or medical assessment.

Asset College works closely with employers to ensure screening processes meet all legal and organisational requirements.

Units of Competency

Course Type	Units Included
Initial Course	– CSCSAS030 – Monitor control centre operations – CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm
Annual Refresher	– CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm

These units are nationally recognised and form part of the CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.

Pathways

Successful participants may pursue further qualifications relevant to the corrections and public safety sectors, including:

CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
11141NAT Certificate IV in Firearms (Specialist qualification available through Asset College)
111346NAT Diploma of Operational Safety (New Asset College program designed for frontline safety professionals)

Licensing Requirements

This training does not lead to a civilian firearms licence. However, it is designed to satisfy the regulatory training requirements for correctional officers to be authorised to possess and use firearms during the course of their duties, under the relevant jurisdiction’s legislation.

Asset College will ensure alignment with each state or territory’s training and operational requirements as part of the custom delivery process.

Course Pathways

› Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
› Certificate IV in Firearms
› Diploma of Operational Safety

Enrol direct with Asset College. This course is not available via Third Parties.

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Courses are delivered on-site or at an agreed training facility in partnership with correctional services providers. Options include:

Initial Course: Five days of face-to-face instruction with additional online components.
Refresher Course: One-day face-to-face training focused on skills maintenance and regulatory compliance.

Firearms training will be tailored to the types of weapons in operational use at the facility.

Why Choose Asset College For Your Corrections Officer Firearms Course Course

When you choose Asset College, you’re not just choosing an RTO — you’re choosing a partner in your career journey.

For more than 20 years, we’ve trained and guided thousands of Australians into security careers. We’re nationally recognised, connected to employers, and trusted across QLD, NSW, and VIC.
Our graduates don’t just get trained — they get employed. That’s the difference.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

We do not offer RPL for Corrections Officer Firearms Course course. Please see to the list of courses below where RPL is available.

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Courses are delivered on-site or at an agreed training facility in partnership with correctional services providers. This course is not available directly to the public.