| CRICOS Code: CPP20218 Tuition Fees: $750 |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a security officer responsible for maintaining safety and security by patrolling, protecting or guarding property while unarmed, and screening entry, monitoring behaviour and removing persons from premises.
This qualification is intended to align with occupational licensing outcomes such as security officer – unarmed guard and security officer – crowd controller.
Occupational titles may include security officer, unarmed guard and crowd controller.
It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings including, but not limited to, armed guarding, cash-in-transit, close protection, control room operations and guard dog handling.
Security officers may work alone or as part of a team under general supervision, using limited autonomy and judgement to complete routine but varied tasks, with responsibility for their own work outcomes.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Course Structure
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 14 units of competency, consisting of 14 core units.
Units of Competency
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core/Elective |
| CPPSEC2101 | Apply effective communication skills to maintain security | Core |
| CPPSEC2102 | Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team | Core |
| CPPSEC2103 | Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security | Core |
| CPPSEC2104 | Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations | Core |
| CPPSEC2105 | Provide quality services to a range of security clients | Core |
| CPPSEC2106 | Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques | Core |
| CPPSEC2107 | Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security | Core |
| CPPSEC2108 | Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security | Core |
| CPPSEC2109 | Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises | Core |
| CPPSEC2110 | Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security | Core |
| CPPSEC2111 | Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons | Core |
| CPPSEC2112 | Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises | Core |
| CPPSEC2113 | Escort and protect persons and valuables | Core |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | Core |
Delivery Arrangements
Training is delivered in a structured learning environment supported by practical activities designed to reflect real workplace security situations.
Assessment methods:
Assessment methods may include a combination of practical tasks, knowledge-based questions and workplace-based scenarios to determine competency.
