Firearms and Defensive Tactics

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. You will also participate in Firearms Safety (Category H).

This will be a requirement for the following job roles:

• Armed Guard
• Armed Cash in Transit
• Plain Clothes Cash-in-Transit

Not sure which security course fits your needs? Find out more about the requirements for security licensing and which course provides you your desired career outcome here!

In order to undertake this course, you must:

• Currently hold or be applying for a Class 1 Security Providers Licence.
• 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.

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.

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

• CPPSEC3115 Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes
• CPPSEC3116 Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes
• CPPSEC3117 Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes
• CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation
• CPPSEC3103 Determine and implement response to security risk situation
• CPPSEC3102 Maintain operational safety and security of the work environment
• CPPSEC3114 Control security risk situations using firearms
• CPPSEC3110 Control persons using baton
• CPPSEC3111 Restrain persons using handcuffs
• WSCQPS005 Demonstrate the safe use of category H firearms

Face To Face

This course is delivered face-to-face over 1 week (6 days) and is 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.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Asset College does not offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) on courses with industry licensing outcomes. This includes the Firearms Skill Set course regardless of previous firearms handling experience.

Online

Asset College does not offer online training for this course.

Course fees may vary depending on location of the course due to fees associated with range use.

Fee-for-service
$1250 – Firearms and Defensive Tactics only (To book select location button on right hand side bar)
$1350 – Firearms and Defensive Tactics plus Cash In Transit (See booking link below)

Payment plans may be available.

If you would like to attend both Cash In Transit and Firearms and Defensive Tactics you can make your fee for service booking here.

In order to qualify for a Security Licence (Guard) in Queensland, all applicants applying for this type of licence, must provide with their new licence application, a statement of attainment (issued in the last 12 months) from an RTO showing they have completed the appropriate units of the CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations.

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.