- Couse Code: CPP20218
Security Guard Course Dandenong
Looking to become a licensed security guard in Melbourne’s south-east? Our Security Guard Course Dandenong delivers the Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218), the mandatory qualification required to apply for a VIC security licence. This course combines theory and practical training to ensure you’re job-ready and confident in real security environments.
Certificate II in Security Operations Dates & Availability
| Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | Enrol Myself |
| Mon 16 - Fri 20 & Mon 23 - Fri 27 Mar 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | BALLARAT | 16 | $1,750.00 | |
| Mon 13 - Fri 17 & Mon 20 - Fri 24 Apr 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | DEER PARK | 25 | $1,500.00 | |
| Mon 27 Apr - Fri 1 May & Mon 4 - Fri 8 May 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | DANDENONG | 24 | $1,500.00 | |
| Mon 11 - Fri 15 & Mon 18 - Fri 22 May 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | WARRNAMBOOL | 25 | $1,750.00 | |
| Mon 25 - Fri 29 May & Mon 1 - Fri 5 Jun 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | GEELONG | 24 | $1,750.00 | |
| Tue 9 - Sat 13 & Mon 15 - Fri 19 Jun 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | DEER PARK | 25 | $1,500.00 | |
| Mon 22 - Fri 26 Jun & Mon 29 Jun - Fri 3 Jul 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | DANDENONG | 25 | $1,500.00 | |
| Mon 6 - Fri 10 & Mon 13 - Fri 17 Jul 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | BENDIGO | 23 | $1,750.00 |
Course Overview
This qualification is your first step into one of Australia’s most in-demand industries. Whether you’re starting fresh, changing careers, or upskilling, this nationally recognised course prepares you for real-world responsibilities in static guarding, mobile patrols, retail security, event security, and crowd control.
- Qualification: Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218)
- Location: Dandenong, VIC (Serving Melbourne’s South-East and beyond)
- Delivery: Online learning plus 10 days of face-to-face training
- Includes: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- Study Method: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and in-person classroom sessions
- Outcome: Career-ready security qualification for licensing application in Victoria.
This course meets the training requirements to apply for your VIC Unarmed Guard and Crowd Controller licence upon successful completion.
What You’ll Learn
As part of the Certificate II in Security Operations, you’ll complete 14 core units that cover essential industry skills, including:
- Effective communication in security environments
- Legal and procedural requirements for security work
- Risk assessment and emergency response
- Patrol and property monitoring
- Crowd behaviour monitoring and access control
- Management of intoxicated persons and removal procedures
- Screening people and personal effects
- Basic protective techniques
These units ensure you are fully prepared for the varied duties of a professional security officer.
Who Should Do This Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Anyone looking to start a security career in Dandenong or the wider Melbourne area
- Individuals seeking to obtain their security licence in Victoria
- Career changers wanting qualified training in unarmed guarding and crowd control
- Those aiming to work in mobile patrols, retail security, event security, or static guarding
- Residents of the South-East corridor looking for convenient local training
Career Pathways
Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to:
- Apply for your security licence with the Victorian licensing authority (The LRD)
- Work as an unarmed security officer or crowd controller in Melbourne and Victoria
- Progress to advanced security qualifications such as the Certificate IV in Security Management or Risk Analysis
Entry Requirements
To enrol, you must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have appropriate working rights in Australia
- Meet basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy requirements
- Be physically capable of participating in first aid and other practical activities
- Provide valid identification for licensing purposes
Course Pathways
› Certificate III in Security Operations
› Certificate IV in Security Management (for supervisory development)
› Other specialist security skill sets
Security Guard Course Dandenong Course
Dandenong, Victoria
Why Study in Ballarat?
Dandenong is a key commercial and retail hub in Melbourne’s south-east, offering diverse opportunities in security, logistics, and event services. Completing your Certificate II with us means you’ll receive quality training right in your local area, ready to step into security roles across one of Victoria’s busiest regions.
Why Choose Asset College For Your Certificate II in Security Operations 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.
Free Career Information Session
For anyone considering the sector – covering roles, employers, licensing, wages and more.
Employer Connections®
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High Quality Training
High quality training across every aspect of the Security Sector.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL Fee
$900
RPL allows your existing skills and experience to be assessed towards a nationally recognised qualification, often enabling you to complete the course faster and at a lower cost than traditional study.
RPL may not be suitable for everyone, as outcomes depend on the evidence you provide and the assessment conducted by a qualified assessor.
Students applying for RPL must submit a FREE Skills Assessment form before enrolling in the course.
Certificate II in Security Operations Dates & Availability
| Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | Enrol Myself |
| Mon 16 - Fri 20 & Mon 23 - Fri 27 Mar 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | BALLARAT | 16 | $1,750.00 | |
| Mon 13 - Fri 17 & Mon 20 - Fri 24 Apr 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | DEER PARK | 25 | $1,500.00 | |
| Mon 27 Apr - Fri 1 May & Mon 4 - Fri 8 May 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | DANDENONG | 24 | $1,500.00 | |
| Mon 11 - Fri 15 & Mon 18 - Fri 22 May 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | WARRNAMBOOL | 25 | $1,750.00 | |
| Mon 25 - Fri 29 May & Mon 1 - Fri 5 Jun 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | GEELONG | 24 | $1,750.00 | |
| Tue 9 - Sat 13 & Mon 15 - Fri 19 Jun 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | DEER PARK | 25 | $1,500.00 | |
| Mon 22 - Fri 26 Jun & Mon 29 Jun - Fri 3 Jul 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | DANDENONG | 25 | $1,500.00 | |
| Mon 6 - Fri 10 & Mon 13 - Fri 17 Jul 2026 | 08:30 am - 05:00 pm | BENDIGO | 23 | $1,750.00 |
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