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QLD Annual Firearms Re-Certification
Mandatory Annual Firearms Re-Certification for Armed Security Professionals. Armed security officers are required by law to sit a Firearms Revalidation annually.
Maintain your qualifications and compliance with Asset College’s QLD Annual Firearms Re-Certification course. This training is a legal requirement for armed security personnel in Queensland, ensuring continued competency in the safe handling, operation, and maintenance of firearms.
Course Overview
QLD Annual Firearms Re-Certification
Maintain your qualifications and compliance with Asset College’s QLD Annual Firearms Re-Certification course. This training is a legal requirement for armed security personnel in Queensland, ensuring continued competency in the safe handling, operation, and maintenance of firearms.
Delivered by experienced, licensed instructors, the course includes both theoretical knowledge and practical range assessments aligned with industry standards and regulatory obligations.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course participants will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Entry Requirements
Required pathways for participants entering this qualification include:
Must be 18 years or age or older and have had no criminal convictions in previous 10 years to be eligible for a Security Providers Licence. Note; driving offences (e.g. speeding, drink driving, etc.) are not normally disqualifying offences.
Must be an Australian Citizen or hold an appropriate Visa to work in the Security Industry in Queensland.
Participants may choose to undertake an LLN assessment with one of our qualified assessors prior to committing to their enrolment in this qualification.
You will need access to a computer with an internet connection to complete the online component of this course.
This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).
Units of Competency
This qualification is customisable to suit the needs of individual participants and includes a total of one unit of competency.
Units Of Competency
- CPPSEC3114 Control Security Risk using Firearms
Weapons Licensing Categories Covered In The Revalidation
- Category C Shotgun
- Category H Revolver
- Category H Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Category E Body Armour
Pathways
On completion of your Firearms Re-Certification training you can discuss with our qualified trainers what other areas of training may be suitable for you.
Some may include:
Licensing Requirements
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.
Course Pathways
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Fee-for-Service
Cat C, E, H – $295
Cat E & H – $250
Other Information
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.
Online + 4 hours at the range
The online component is required to be completed by students BEFORE attending the face to face practical component.
The practical component is usually delivered from 6pm – 10pm at Rothwell Indoor Pistol Range.
Why Choose Asset Collge For Your QLD Annual Firearms Re-Certification 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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QLD Annual Firearms Re-Certification Dates & Availability
| Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | Enrol Myself |
| Mon 2 March 2026 | 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ROTHWELL | 7 | $295.00 | |
| Mon 16 March 2026 | 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ROTHWELL | 8 | $295.00 | |
| Mon 13 April 2026 | 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ROTHWELL | 8 | $295.00 | |
| Mon 27 April 2026 | 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ROTHWELL | 8 | $295.00 |
| Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | Enrol Myself |
| Mon 2 March 2026 | 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ROTHWELL | 19 | $250.00 | |
| Mon 16 March 2026 | 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ROTHWELL | 20 | $250.00 | |
| Mon 13 April 2026 | 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ROTHWELL | 20 | $250.00 | |
| Mon 27 April 2026 | 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm | ROTHWELL | 20 | $250.00 |
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North Lakes, QLD (Head Office)
18 Flinders Parade, North Lakes QLD 4509
Logan Central, QLD
17 Station Road Logan Central QLD 4114
Gold Coast, NSW
Unit 39, Level 3 207 Currumburra Road Ashmore QLD 4214
Parramatta, NSW
Suite 105 Level 1, 30 Cowper St Parramatta
NSW 2150
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Melbourne, Dandenong, Bendigo, Bairnsdale, Deer Park, Geelong
