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
$1200
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
