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NSW Class 1F Armed Guard
Complete your 1F Armed Guard training for NSW licensing with ASSET!
The NSW Class 1F Armed Guard Course is a comprehensive training program designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career as an armed security guard in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. This course provides participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and responsibly handle firearms while working in the security industry, particularly in roles where the use of force is required to protect property and individuals.
Course Overview
NSW Class 1F Armed Guard
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This course is for those wishing to apply for a Class 1F Armed Guard licence in NSW. This class of licence allows you to work protecting, patrolling or guarding approved classes of property while armed (you must have a licence or a permit to possess a firearm).
The NSW Class 1F Armed Guard Course is a comprehensive training program designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career as an armed security guard in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. This course provides participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and responsibly handle firearms while working in the security industry, particularly in roles where the use of force is required to protect property and individuals.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the following 3 units:
- CPPSEC3101 – Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation
- CPPSEC3102 – Maintain operational safety and security of work environment
- CPPSEC3103 – Determine and implement response to security risk situation
A person who is employed as an armed security guard must before being issued with a firearms licence, complete to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, an approved firearms safety test.
Asset College does not currently offer these courses in NSW.
Entry Requirements
NSW Students
- Currently hold a Class 1A licence
- be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian resident, or hold a visa sponsored by a Master licence holder, or hold a visa for a skilled occupation to which the activities authorised by the proposed licence correspond. View SLED fact sheet for further information.
- Hold a current HLTAID014 Advanced First Aid certificate. A copy of this certificate will need to be provided to Asset College to confirm your enrolment.
- Prior to enrolment you will be required to undertake an LLN assessment.
- This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).
Units of Competency
- CPPSEC3101 – Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation
- CPPSEC3102 – Maintain operational safety and security of work environment
- CPPSEC3103 – Determine and implement response to security risk situation
Pathways
After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:
Licensing Requirements
To obtain a Class 1F Security Licence in New South Wales (NSW), which allows an individual to work as an armed security officer (e.g., armed guard or firearm handler in the security industry), there are specific licensing requirements set by the NSW Police Force, through the Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED). Below are the key requirements:
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Criminal Record Check: You must not have a disqualifying criminal record. A criminal history check is conducted to ensure that applicants do not have any serious criminal convictions that would make them ineligible for the licence.
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Mental Fitness: You must be able to demonstrate that you are of sound mind and mental fitness to carry and operate a firearm. This often involves a medical and/or psychological assessment.
Find out more about the licensing requirements and application process here.
Course Pathways
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Fee for Service
$750
BONUS OFFER!
Complete both 1C Cash in Transit and 1F Armed Guard for just $1250. Usually $1500.
Payment Plans
Other Information
Please read our Course Fees and Refund policy here.
Extension Request Fees
Should you require an extension on your study, the following applies:
| Full Qualification | ||
| One Month | $150 | |
| Six Months | $300 | |
| Single Unit | ||
| One Month | $50 | |
| Six Months | $150 |
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.
2 days in class plus access to online resource
Why Choose Asset College For Your NSW Class 1F Armed Guard 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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