Your Guide to Climbing the Career Ladder in Private Security
Your Guide to Climbing the Career Ladder in Private Security Whether you’ve been working in security for a while and you’re ready to move up, or if you’ve just decided that this is the career is for you, we’ve got you covered with our complete guide to climbing the career…
How to Become a CCTV Security Guard
How to Become a CCTV Security Guard There are literally hours of footage of you that you’ve never seen. For anyone who is a bit of a recluse, this idea can be kind of scary but if you’ve ever gone into a shopping centre, a corporate building or even walked…
How to Make More Money in Security
How to Make More Money in Security If you’ve been in the security industry for a while you may be looking at how you can level up your security career and find the next role that is going to skyrocket your earning potential as a security guard. While security guards…
Studying Security Is a Confidence Boost
Studying Security Is a Confidence Boost “I finished the course with a sense of confidence I have never felt.” Pamela was looking for a way to break back into the workforce. “I needed to get back into the workforce after 2 years of being a full-time carer for my mother.”…
Marko ‘Cruzed’ From Sea Life to Security Management
Marko 'Cruzed' From Sea Life to Security Management ASSET graduate Marko Jr Cruz was cruising the seas for years before he decided to change things up and become a Security Guard. “I was on a cruise ship for 18 years. I was in hotel operations (cleaner, room attendant, payroll officer,…
How to Upskill in the Security Industry
How to Upskill in the Security Industry So, you’ve completed your Certificate II in Security Operations, you have your security licence, and you’ve been working as a security guard and loving it! It’s just the right job for you and you’re excited to go to work every day. But now…
How To Become a Loss Prevention Officer
How To Become a Loss Prevention Officer Do you fancy yourself a bit of sleuth? Are you highly observant and hyper aware of your surroundings? Then you might make a good loss prevention officer. If you have ever gone into a large shopping centre, chances are you have seen a…
Truckie Takes a Chance on a New Career
Truckie Takes a Chance on a New Career Recent ASSET graduate Stephen Ryan knew he wanted to work in security for the longest time but he didn’t think he’d be getting a job so quickly after graduating from the course. Stephen Ryan completed his Certificate II in Security Operations with…
ASSET Trainers Get It Done Come Hell or High Water in the NT!
ASSET Trainers Get It Done Come Hell or High Water in the NT! The last week in the North Territory has been an eventful one. Between Darwin’s lockdowns and the Alice Springs floods, the community has been through a tough time. And ASSET’s students and trainers are no exception.…
How to Write a Security Guard Resume
How to Write a Security Guard Resume Putting your best foot forward in the security industry So you’ve completed your security training, you've got your security licence and now you are ready to start applying for jobs! Congratulations! You'll want to get your security guard resume in tip top shape so…
From Scratch to Security Supervisor in One Year
From Scratch to Security Supervisor in One Year Student Success Story: Zillah Blair ASSET graduate Zillah Blair started her journey towards her security career last year after the lockdowns forced her to close the doors on her home nail and beauty business. In just one year Zillah has gone from…
How To Become a Full-Time Security Officer
How To Become a Full-Time Security Officer So, you’re thinking about a career in security, that’s great! It’s a rewarding job in a booming industry. You might have heard there isn't full-time security officer work from your friends or during your research and are now wondering if that's true? Obviously,…
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…
How To Choose The Right Security Course
How To Choose The Right Security Course Choosing the right security course is essential to paving the path to your career in security. Which course or courses you’ll need to do depends entirely on what you want to do in security. Do you want to be an armed guard or…
How Much Does a Security Guard Get Paid?
How Much Does a Security Guard Get Paid? We’ve all seen them; guarding the door at the BWS, giving directions at the hotel concierge desk, guiding people at Suncorp Stadium. But have you ever found yourself wondering how much does a security guard get paid? How do you get into…
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…
Asset College ‘Employer Connections’ Drives Real Employment Outcomes
Asset College ‘Employer Connections’ Drives Real Employment Outcomes Throughout COVID, Asset College continued to connect graduates to real high demand employment via a mix of complimentary pre-employment coaching, direct employer referrals and online events. We are excited to have recently recommenced our successful ‘Face to Face’ Employer Connection Events helping…
MSS Security partner with Asset College to address employment opportunities amongst an industry skill shortage in Mt Isa
MSS Security partner with Asset College to address employment opportunities amongst an industry skill shortage in Mt Isa MSS Security, a leader in the Australian Security Sector, provides wide-ranging security services to all market segments via infrastructure in every state and territory and a workforce of more than 6,000 employees.…
Why You Can’t Do A Security Course Online
Why you can’t do a security course online A question we get asked a lot here at ASSET is, ‘Do you have an online security course?’ Unfortunately the answer is no. But many people are curious – why can’t you study a security course online? The security industry is a…
How long does it take to become a Security Guard?
How long does it take to become a Security Guard? The short answer is approximately up to 3 months before you are licensed and can work in QLD. But, here's the process in full! Over the last year you may have noticed the security presence has intensified across a range…
Is Security a Good Job?
Is Security a Good Job? [Updated January 23rd, 2023] Ready for a career change and wondering if security is the right move for you? At ASSET we train security professionals from all different walks of life. From those just entering the industry to those who have been successful security professionals…
Train with ASSET at Our New Security Training Centre
Train with ASSET at Our New Security Training Centre ASSET is excited to announce that we have officially moved to our new North Lakes Location! The new security training centre is located at 18 Flinders Parade, North Lakes. The beautiful new facility includes four large training rooms, computer labs for…
ASSET Helping HELP!
ASSET Helping HELP! At Asset College, we pride ourselves on our ability to connect people with real employment opportunities. Our unique, complimentary pre-screening for employment program has seen many (the numbers are huge) ASSET graduates find jobs in the security industry. Our partnerships in the industry allow us to help…
Ashleigh’s Career Was Reshaped With Security
Ashleigh's Career Was Reshaped With Security This story was written by Ashleigh McCulloch. Before security I worked 11 years as a qualified Graphic Designer. I then became a Job Seeker, and my placement consultant suggested working in the security industry because of my outgoing personality. I found out about studying…
