CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

One course offers many courses of action and pathways for you. This qualification is Release 2 and is the most up-to-date qualification available.

Upon successful competition of this course, a Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218) qualification.

First Aid is also included in this course.

Successful participants will be eligible to apply to the Office of Fair Trading for a Class 1 Security Providers Licence with the licence functions:

• Security Officer (Unarmed)
• Monitoring (Monitoring no longer requires additional training in order to be added as a function to your security licence).
• Crowd Controller

Popular jobs for those with a Class 1 Security Providers Licence (Unarmed) include:

• Static Guard
• Mobile Patrol Officer
• Corporate Security Officer
• Shopping Centre Security
• Crowd Controller

For entry to this course you must:

• Be eligible to apply for a QLD Security Providers Licence:
  • Be 18 years or older
  • Have not been convicted of a disqualifying offence in the past 10 years
  • Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold an appropriate Visa to work in Australia
• Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment

Please be advised we are unable to train students on a student visa. You must find a CRICOS registered training provider.

The Certificate II in Security Operations includes a total of 14 core units.

This qualification is based on the licensing requirements to obtain a QLD Security Providers Licence and therefore units within this course cannot be changed.

• CPPSEC2101 Apply effective communication skills to maintain security
• CPPSEC2102 Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team
• CPPSEC2103 Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security
• CPPSEC2104 Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations
• CPPSEC2105 Provide quality services to a range of security clients
• CPPSEC2106 Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques
• CPPSEC2107 Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security
• CPPSEC2108 Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security
• CPPSEC2109 Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises
• CPPSEC2110 Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security
• CPPSEC2111 Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons
• CPPSEC2112 Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises
• CPPSEC2113 Escort and protect persons and valuables
• HLTAID003 Provide first aid

To be advised

After completing this course it is strongly recommended that you go on to complete another security qualification in order to widen your employment opportunities. This may include:

• Firearms and Defensive Tactics for the Security Industry
• Industry Skill Sets – Bodyguard, Cash-in-Transit, Batons and Handcuffs
• CPP30607 Certificate III in Investigative Services
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (required for crowd controllers)
• OHS White Card (required for a number of static guard positions)

To be advised

QLD Security Providers Licence Applications are processed by the Office of Fair Trading after completing your course.

Fees are payable for the licence application, criminal history check and fingerprinting. These fees are not included in the course fee and should be paid separately to the Office of Fair Trading with your licence application.

Licensed Crowd Controllers and Bodyguards in QLD are required to complete refresher training every 3 years.

View the licensing website for more information.

If you’re still undecided about undertaking a career in security, you can register for a free career information session to help you make an informed decision. These are complimentary and are run every week!

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Wednesdays 10am – Logan
Thursdays 10am – Gold Coast

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• Employer Connection Events – Read more
• Pre-Screening Sessions to prepare you for job applications and interviews
• Assistance with resumes and cover letters
• Industry contacts who are constantly looking to employ our graduates
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