From Logistics to Security
From Logistics to Security Student Success Story: Stuart Young Stuart Young has spent most of his working life in the logistics and warehousing industry. When he recently lost his job, he saw an opportunity to explore a field that had always intrigued him. “Most of my working career has been…
Walter Hua: Protecting People in Security
Walter Hua: Protecting People in Security Walter was a jobseeker looking for stable work. That's when he found the security industry and Asset College. Recent ASSET graduate Walter Hua has spent the last few months working as a security guard at a popular, family friendly tavern in Brisbane. Walter says…
Is Security a Good Job? Learn more about the industry with something for everyone!
Is Security a Good Job? Learn more about the industry with something for everyone! Ready for a career change and wondering if security is the right move for you? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Security jobs are future proof In a world where a lot of service jobs…
The Demand for Women in Security is causing a Surge of Flexible Jobs for Mums
The Demand for Women in Security is causing a Surge of Flexible Jobs for Mums Being a mum is a full-time job between school runs, dinner prep, homework and extra-curriculars (why does he want to take Capoeira all of a sudden?). It’s hard to find time to do anything and…
A Customer Service Role In Security – No Sales Involved!
A Customer Service Role In Security - No Sales Involved! Jamie Watt was looking for a new career. He found that in Asset College when he was referred to us through his job network provider, Sarina Russo. Before moving into security Jamie had working both in IT and personal training…
ASSET Gave Me The Confidence I Needed!
ASSET Gave Me The Confidence I Needed! My name is Denise Long I was having a hard time finding an admin or call centre job because of my age... So a friend suggested why dont I go and do a security course and get my licence. I looked up Asset…
“I was always told I’d be a good Security Officer”
“I was always told I’d be a good Security Officer” I walked into Tursa Job Agency over at Beenleigh and there was this poster just sitting on the counter – it was a security course! And I thought, you know what, I have always been told I would be a…
“This has been a life changer for me”
Terry's Wilson Security Job Has Allowed Him To Purchase His Own Home Terry ran his own catering company for 15 years. During the Campbell Newman phase, local Government was reduced and this seriously impacted on business. Terry needed to find a new career, something that would empower him towards reaching…
‘I Got My Life Back!’
Security Student Success Story 'I Got My Life Back!' - Tess Carr I am Tess and I found myself as an unemployed 42 year old single mum after leaving a DV marriage. I discovered that my once assertive and independent nature was gone and I had become a shell that…
From Curtains To Concierge
Jennifer Bradshaw's Security Success Story I worked with my sister in the curtain business and we had decided this would be the way we would end our working career. But alas after 29 years, life got in the way and my sister had to close the business. So, it was…
Landscaper at 19, Aviation Screener by 20!
Nicholas Beissel’s Security Success Story Before starting the path into security I was a landscaper. After doing that for about two years out of high school I wanted to try something different. I knew about Asset College from when I did my firearms safety course with them out at North…
What you won’t get from a shonky 2 day security course
In the wake of revelations regarding 1,947 security qualifications and consequently security licences being cancelled, we thought we’d remind you why it’s so important to do your research when it comes to picking a quality training provider. Sure, you might be in and out real quick, speeding up the time…
Industry Partnerships Creating Real Employment Outcomes for Students
Industry Partnerships Creating Real Employment Outcomes for Students On Friday the 11th of November 2016, Asset Training Australia proudly hosted another joint initiative targeting employment within the security sector at our Spring Hill Campus. In partnership with SNP Security and Brisbane City Council, over 70 aspiring security officers attended an employment…
Security Career Change Q&A with Chris Coleman
Security Career Change Q&A with Chris Coleman Last year, Chris Coleman took the plunge and decided to leave the tools to their own devices in his workshop and head to one of Asset College’s Security Operations classes – he says, he’s never looked back. We speak to Chris about his…
