Diploma of Operational Safety

The 11346NAT Diploma of Operational Safety prepares professionals to operate effectively in high-risk environments and manage complex safety challenges across a wide range of contexts.

Duration

12 months

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11346NAT Diploma of Operational Safety

The 11346NAT Diploma of Operational Safety prepares professionals to operate effectively in high-risk environments and manage complex safety challenges across a wide range of contexts.

This program is ideal for individuals working in security, corrections, law enforcement, protective services, or defence who want to enhance their capability in managing occupational violence, responding to emergencies, and implementing advanced operational procedures. Learners gain the technical skills and leadership capacity to coordinate safety strategies, lead teams, and support community and organisational resilience.

Unlike the specialisation streams, the general Diploma of Operational Safety allows learners to select elective units that best match their role, experience, and career goals. Options include instructional skills, tactical operations, critical threat management, and community safety, ensuring flexibility to tailor the qualification to individual needs.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the nationally recognised 11346NAT Diploma of Operational Safety.

Graduates may find employment as:

  • Security Team Leader
  • Operational Safety Coordinator
  • Protective Services Supervisor
  • Threat Management Specialist
  • Training Support Officer

Mandatory

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Meet the fit and proper person requirements for possession and use of restricted items/prohibited weapons in your state or territory
  • Hold HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or equivalent) issued within the last three years
  • Demonstrate operational experience through a security qualification, current security licence, or relevant employment in an operational role

Recommended

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational safety, security, or protective services roles

This course requires completion of 12 units: 6 core units and 6 electives.

Core Units

  • NAT11346001 Manage occupational violence and aggression
  • NAT11346002 Conduct behavioural observation and suspicious activity recognition
  • NAT11346003 Implement crisis communication strategies
  • NAT11346004 Implement and review operational security procedures
  • NAT11346005 Provide tactical emergency casualty care
  • NAT11346006 Maintain health and wellbeing in high stress environments

Elective Units – Choose 6
Learners may choose from the following electives. At least 4 electives must be selected from this list. Up to 2 electives may be imported from another accredited course or training package, if they contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.

  • NAT11346007 Manage use of force training programs
  • NAT11346008 Instruct self-defence techniques
  • NAT11346009 Instruct defensive tactics for operational safety
  • NAT11346010 Instruct use of batons for operational safety
  • NAT11346011 Instruct use of handcuffs for operational safety
  • NAT11346012 Instruct use of OC spray and chemical agents for operational safety
  • NAT11346013 Manage crime prevention through environmental design
  • NAT11346014 Plan and conduct threat response simulations
  • NAT11346015 Lead tactical disengagement from high threat situations
  • NAT11346016 Protect the safety and welfare of vulnerable people
  • NAT11346017 Apply self-defence techniques
  • NAT11346018 Develop hostile environment awareness
  • CPPSEC4007 Identify security threats and assess impact on client operations
  • CPPSEC5008 Analyse threat environment and devise strategies to respond to active threats
  • CSCSAS033 Provide emergency response to dangerous incidents

This qualification is delivered through blended learning over 12 months. Training includes:

  • Online study, supported by a series of intensive workshops (1–3 days per unit)
  • Workplace-based training requirements (where no workplace is available, these can be completed at an Asset College campus)

We also offer:

  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Gain credit for existing skills and experience
  • Contextualised Training for Corporate Clients: Programs tailored to organisational needs and policies

Please contact us for upcoming workshop schedules.

Pathways into the qualification
This course is suited to individuals with at least 3 years of operational safety experience in roles such as:

  • Security
  • Police
  • Corrections
  • Border protection
  • Protective services
  • Defence

Pathways from the qualification
Graduates may continue their studies with:

  • CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management – expand into risk and consultancy roles
  • TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – broaden opportunities to deliver accredited training
  • Other higher-level qualifications in security, safety, or emergency management, depending on career goals
  • Course Fee: $4,995
  • RPL Fee: $2,750

Flexible payment options are available. Please contact us to discuss the best option for your circumstances.

There are no formal licensing requirements for this course.

“An excellent experience. Ian has a wealth of knowledge in Security.”

Mark Chambers

Duration

12 months

Times

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Study Method

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Available Location and Date

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

This course is currently not available through our partners.

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