Firearms and Defensive Tactics
This course is a requirement for Security Officers wishing to apply for a Occupational Firearms Licence.
Overview
Firearms and Defensive Tactics for the Security Industry
This program has been specifically designed to meet the licensing requirements for a Security (Guard) Weapons Licence in Queensland.
The course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to:
- safely and effectively determine a response to risk situations
- manage incidents using firearms, ballistic vests, batons and handcuffs.
Participants will also receive training in:
- weapon retention
- weapon disarming
- weapon maintenance
- the legalities pertaining to the use of force
Our instructors are industry professionals with several years’ experience in the safe handling of firearms in Security, Military, and Recreational Shooting environments.
If you are already a licensed armed security officer and need to complete your re-validation course, you will need to complete Annual Firearms Re-certification.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment. This will allow for the application to Weapons Licensing Queensland for a Security (Guard) Firearms Licence with firearm categories C, E and H.
This will be a requirement for the following job roles:
- Armed Guard
- Armed Cash in Transit
- Plain Clothes Cash-in-Transit
Entry Requirements
In order to undertake this course, you must:
- currently hold or be applying for a Class 1 Security Providers Licence with the endorsement for Security Officer (Cash-In-Transit) or equivalent certifications. Not sure if this is you? Contact us.
- Be 18 years of 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.
- Be an Australian Citizen or hold an appropriate Visa to work in the Security Industry in Queensland. Please note, we are unable to train international students or those on a student visa.
There are no prerequisite units required for entry into this course.
However, you will require basic English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills. If you have not previously completed any vocational training you may be required to undertake an Online LLN ASSESSMENT prior to commencing enrolment in this course.
You must be able to read and understand organisational policies and procedures, write reports and communicate with others in plain English.
Units of Competency
This qualification is customisable to suit the needs of individual participants and includes a total of three elective units. The units in this course have been chosen to ensure you meet the licensing requirements to apply for a Weapons Licence in QLD.
Elective units
- CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation
- CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation
- CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
- CPPSEC3008A Control security risk situations using firearms
- CPPSEC3014A Control persons using baton
- CPPSEC3015A Restrain persons using handcuffs
- 10618NAT Course in Firearms Safety (Category H)
Delivery Options
This course is delivered over 1 week (6 days) in-class supported by a self-paced assessment workbook.
You will attend 1 day at a live firing range where you will receive individual coaching before your safe handling skills and marksmanship are assessed.
The program is conducted primarily as a practical scenario based course with both written and practical assessments. Emphasis is placed on the safe handling of firearms and selecting an appropriate response to risk situations.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Asset College does not offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) on courses with industry licensing outcomes. This includes the Firearms and Defensive tactics course regardless of previous firearms handling experience.
Online
Asset College does not offer online training for this course.
Pathways
To increase your employability in the security sector you may wish to further your training with one of the following qualifications:
Firearms Licensing
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 which is not included in the cost of the course.
The licensing application process will be discussed on the course. For more information please head to Weapons Licensing QLD.
Course Fees
Course fees may vary depending on location of the course.
Fee-for-service
$1250
Testimonial
“I was so impressed with the Certificate II class I went on to do my Cert III and my Firearms & Defensive Tactics course as well. During the course Asset College assist you in the application process for getting your security licence and and I can’t wait to start work in the industry.
Thanks to James, Craig, Glenn, Peta, Brooke and the rest of the Asset College team for a fantastic experience and to the new friends I met on the way!”
Keith Holman
Matthew Wall is an awesome instructor. So much knowledge and patience. Such a great security course. I learned so much!
Angie Lynn Leigh
2018-10-05T07:01:31+0000
I recently had an RPL completed with Asset College Australia. Henry Winzar was very helpful outlining what evidence and experience was required to complete the Cert 4 in Project Management. I will recommend to Asset College to friends and colleagues with confidence. Thanks!!
Anthony Wagner
2018-09-19T22:02:50+0000
Asset College is fantastic and their Recruitment Events really pay off. I highly recommend them to everyone. Thanks Asset!
Terri Anne Gossage
2018-09-04T03:26:32+0000
Just completed my cert 3 in Security Operations at meadowbrook campus. Matthew, Lynn and Graham were my trainers and i cannot speak HIGHLY enough of how awesome they are.
I'm so glad i chose asset for my training and i will definitely be back for more qualifications through them.
Keep the awesome work up guys!!
Tegan Stonham
2018-07-21T09:46:34+0000
Currently attending a Cert III in Security Operations at North Lakes. Staff are brilliant and very helpful. My Trainer/Facilitator is very professional and extremely knowledgeable in many if not all facets of the Security Industry. I also have a great group of class mates, working together and being a team is very important to me. See you all tomorrow �
Jason Elliott
2018-05-20T00:42:47+0000
Great organisation. I look forward to completing courses with them this year.
Jai Jamieson
2018-03-27T23:54:41+0000
I recently completed my Cert II in Security Operations and Aviation Security training under Craig Tyson’s teachings. Absolutely great course and loved every minute of it.
Two short weeks later upon finishing my qualifications I was interviewed for a Aviation Transport and Screening Officer position.
I have now been accepted into ISS at Brisbane Airport and I have Craig and the whole Asset team to thank!
Lauren Maree Frances Paton
2018-02-23T03:51:08+0000
Professional, Great Facilities and Staff that ensures you are in good hands to achieve the required outcomes
Ian Hodgson
2018-01-19T08:05:41+0000
I just finished my Security course at Logan a few weeks ago and these guys were brilliant. Especially our onsite trainer at Logan (I wont say his name to help him out - lol but he knows who he is). I have never seen a trainer actually keep things real so well. Most trainers I find are just pompous twits, but he was fantastic and would do all my courses in future with him. Great job as a company also guys. Thanks
Jaymie Johnson
2017-11-06T02:47:35+0000
Completed my Cert III in Security Operations today at the Meadowbrook location, I found my Trainer Matthew Wall extremely knowledgeable and someone who took great pleasure in sharing that knowledge. As someone who has partaken in a few courses (IT Certifications and one failed Tafe Cert III years ago) I found this course to be the best one I have done. If I was to come across someone wanting to know if there was a place that was good to get their training through I would certainly encourage them to follow up with Asset Training, and most certainly recommend Matthew as a trainer.
Neil Mcguire
2017-10-13T13:28:48+0000
Doing my certificate 3 in Security. 3 days in and already got a job lined up for when I get certificate.
Duane Daniel Bartlett
2017-09-20T22:25:08+0000
Todd E Philippe
2017-05-26T22:13:13+0000
I have just recently completed the CERT II, CERT III in Security Operations and the Aviation, Maritime & Security Screening Course. I could not fault the Asset Training Australia team. Their instructors and support staff are all of a very high standard, everyone was helpful and very supportive. I would have no hesitation in recommending Asset Training to anyone considering a career in the Security Industry.
Charles Perry
2017-05-19T07:51:11+0000
Enjoyed the course I just completed with them Cert lll.Would highly recommend Asset to anyone interested in obtaining their Security License.
Sandy Tait
2017-05-01T03:58:55+0000
I would like to thank all the team at asset for your help in securing a position with wilson security. From the first day of of doing my cert2 and 3 in security with kevin and fiearms with James and then going for pre screen interview with mike and attending the wilson event.u guys go and above and beyond what most trainning organisations do and i would highly recommend this company to others
Martin Reuben
2017-04-18T02:57:57+0000
Big "SHOUT OUT" to ALL the staff at Asset for their Professional approach to Training & equipping me & many others, especially in our class to achieve our Job Search Goals. I was prepared well by the Team at Asset as I have been given a job offer with ISS as an Aviation Protection Officer / Screening. The training was Fun & Professional hence I recommend it to a friend who has since enrolled himself into the next course.� Joe
Joe Mathews
2017-04-07T07:19:11+0000
Thouroughly enjoyed course. Cert11 Cert 111..Havent studied so had for so long..Thanks Dave and Renee Asset Training Hemit Park Townsville..Love yor work..Well Done.
Shirley Stevens
2017-04-07T06:40:26+0000
Did security operations cert 2 & 3
The trainer was excellent.
Callum Deland
2017-04-07T03:24:16+0000
After previously completing First Aid & CPR with Asset and experiencing their interactive approach, industry knowledge and professionalism - something I had not experienced at other RTOs, I did not hesitate to continue my professional development with ATA and am excited to have just completed a dual Certificate IV in Training and Assessment together with Small Business Management. I'm looking forward to the next part of my journey :D
Natarsha Tyson
2017-04-05T02:59:58+0000
Jamal Carab
2017-04-03T11:28:13+0000
I recently completed a CertIV in training and assessment and business management and couldn't recommend ATA enough. Trainers all very helpful with any question. It was a new challenge for me as I hadn't undertaken a course above Cert III before and am happy with how I went and greatful for the support I received from ATA. Thanks and I looking for my next area of interest you offer.
Scott Campbell
2017-03-26T09:14:02+0000
Recently completed Cert 2 &3 in Security teachers were awesome class was fun would highly recommend
Ellen Mcleod
2017-03-21T04:41:09+0000
Awesome flexibility and knowledge the the trainer (Chris) also made the course very enjoyable. Would recommend and will recommended to anyone interested in security. 11/10
Jarren Cross
2017-03-19T05:06:06+0000
I completed cert 2 & 3 security operations Jan Feb this year I have recommended others to train with asset & i will be going back for more training.
Go for it people.
Michael Benson
2017-03-01T03:15:23+0000
I have just decided to make a career changes and booked in and did the Cert 2 and Cert 3 in security. We had James the first week and then Kevin, both of these trainers were excellent and knew what they were talking about plus any help required if we needed it along with humour. I will be going to do my aviation screening course on 30th Jan and have already applied to ISS and MSS but they need my license no so as soon as that is acquired and before will be looking for jobs. I thoroughly recommend females to book in and try this course out as we are needed in the security areas too.
Denise McDougall Long
2017-01-21T06:24:04+0000
Blaze Komicioski Najdovski
2016-08-24T00:56:12+0000
Tim Cooke
2016-08-15T01:03:27+0000
Rama Krishna Reddy Valluri
2016-06-10T07:38:04+0000
I am not in the habit of writing reviews normally however I have been dealing with Brooke Shellback regarding RPL and other training matters and have to say I have never dealt with anyone so helpful and quick to action requests for information. Brooke provided the "go to" person that you seek in an organisation to actually get things done and professionalism is a refreshing find. Asset Training Australia presumably know how well served they are by Brooke but if not I hope this helps. Regards Graham Matthews
Graham Matthews
2016-06-03T03:19:08+0000
Having worked in training for 20+ years, I recently completed RPL for Associate Diploma's through Asset Training and was incredibly impressed with the professional approach they took and the excellent communication about every stage of the process. A particular thanks to Brooke for her patience with my questions and emails and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to up skill or go through the RPL process.
Pete Brace
2016-05-23T05:53:33+0000
Vesna Kitanovska
2016-03-19T05:59:03+0000
Best place to go to re-new your security Licence go to the North Lakes office & ask for James .
Jason O'keeffe
2016-02-11T06:42:37+0000
Chris Johnson
2015-11-14T07:15:15+0000
Great quality training from highly experienced trainers
Anthony Carlon
2015-11-05T09:20:12+0000
I recently completed my Certificate II in security operations and Batons & Handcuffs licence at North Lakes led by James Hickey. He was a knowledgeable and all-round fantastic teacher. I was very impressed by the ease of signing up and completing my courses, and I would like to thank you all for guiding me on my career path.
Stephanie Lynette Horsley
2015-10-25T11:29:46+0000
Just completed a cert 2& 3 in Security Operations, It was fantastic! James was our trainer for the course and he was very helpful, fairly well knowledgeable with what he was teaching and made sense of confusion by using real world scenarios. Couldnt ask for better! Keep it up guys :)
Danny J. Silby
2015-09-27T04:01:41+0000
Kyle Terra Nova
2015-09-09T05:46:40+0000
Ben Kelly
2015-07-06T06:11:25+0000
Kayla England
2015-07-05T13:20:00+0000
SaiFo Almsalawi
2015-07-01T16:00:15+0000
Wesley Fee Pennings
2015-05-28T01:38:22+0000
Had a brilliant time doing my cert 2 and 3 in security. Craig is an exceptional teacher and i will have to come back for more courses.
Dwayne Million
2015-04-24T01:51:05+0000
I have just finished the 2 courses (Cert 2 & Cert 3 in Security Operations) and that was delivered across 2 weeks and the staff, trainer and training was fantastic. I would highly recommend Asset Training Australia and the Townsville instructor Dave Powell for any security industry training in the future. Dave was very good at making the instructions interesting and it was very well delivered. I felt that I actually learnt and retained the information and also understood all that was being discussed, Dave has a lot of security industry knowledge and it shows. I will be doing more courses here with Asset Training Australia – Townsville in the future, a very big thanks to Dave for an exciting course and to Renee for all of the help that was given to me as well, thanks heaps.
BenJamin Howie
2015-04-14T01:43:20+0000
Very enjoyable and informative course, ian, kim and paul all had a very sound knowledge of the industry which made learning from them easy. They were always open to answer any questions and help out wherever needed.
Thanks guys!
Brenton Turnbull
2015-02-27T02:38:21+0000
When I missed my Weapons renewal (financial reasons) other organizations were trying to make me do the entire weapons course again as the certificates had run their time, But Mark gave me RPL for no cost and got my weapons license back again....thanks Mark, your company is awesome, your trainers are awesome and your tea and biscuits are awesome.......
Mal McAuliffe
2015-02-18T06:20:11+0000
Caden Wardle
2015-02-14T14:10:01+0000
Alphonse Tatuava
2015-02-14T11:50:23+0000
Firstly, I wish to commend Trainers James & Craig on their communication, knowledge, and professionalism throughout the entirety on Firearms & Defensive Tactics. In my opinion their outstanding work ethic is an invaluable asset toward students and Asset Training Australia. I have nothing but admiration and praise for both James and Craig, and I would not hesitate to recommend my family, friends or colleagues to attend their classroom.
James Jw
2015-02-14T10:27:59+0000
Terence Greaves
2015-02-12T00:20:26+0000
Brooke Shellback
2015-02-04T00:39:42+0000
Jay James L
2015-01-24T05:32:02+0000
Craig Tyson
2015-01-01T06:40:34+0000
Steve Murphy
2014-12-21T05:53:08+0000
Excellent trainers. Great prices
Adam Stifanic
2014-10-17T10:58:24+0000
Janelle Hurrell
2014-10-16T04:13:25+0000
Steph Bourman
2014-08-05T18:31:29+0000
Jaie Makepeace
2014-05-21T10:17:01+0000
Had the best Shooting Experience with the Asset team... I wanna do that again!!!
Tracey Sneesby
2014-05-12T22:53:46+0000
Lindsay Foster
2014-04-13T08:29:43+0000
Hey just loved the cert 3 in security operation training I have just conducted last week Can't wait to conduct further training
Greg Baker
2014-01-24T21:51:21+0000
David Gillett
2014-01-21T07:05:53+0000
Mark Costello
2013-12-07T08:13:25+0000
Andy Tesch
2013-11-23T04:44:41+0000
Daniel Alexandria Stone
2013-11-06T22:52:28+0000
Brendan Lalot
2013-11-06T00:51:26+0000
Brock Woodruff
2013-11-02T09:14:01+0000
Darren Friend
2013-11-01T13:24:39+0000
Rene Grosse
2013-10-28T09:09:58+0000
Daniel Oschmanns
2013-10-26T11:15:17+0000
Daniel Kenneth Smith
2013-10-24T04:27:54+0000
Darrin Thomas
2013-10-20T18:43:20+0000
Doug White
2013-10-20T06:02:39+0000
Brett Lynch
2013-10-14T08:28:02+0000
Josh Douglas Stenner
2013-10-13T13:03:29+0000
Annette May
2013-10-10T12:34:22+0000
Brendan Coulston
2013-10-03T23:02:30+0000
Belinda Willis
2013-09-29T03:47:47+0000
Shasha Zee
2013-09-15T00:32:53+0000
Matthew Maltry
2013-09-12T03:18:39+0000
Neal Richard Costello
2013-09-02T16:23:22+0000
Mitchell Crawford
2013-08-15T15:21:22+0000
Luke Wakeham
2013-07-24T11:52:27+0000
Natasha Baro
2013-07-22T14:55:01+0000
