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 the following occupational licencing outcomes:
- security officer – unarmed guard
- security officer – crowd controller.
Occupational titles could include:
- security officer
- unarmed guard
- 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
- guard dog handling.
Security officers may work alone or work in a team environment under general supervision, operating with limited autonomy and judgement to complete routine but variable tasks, with some accountability and responsibility for their own outputs, work and learning.
Occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply at the time of publication. Please refer to the CPP Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information.
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.
Total Units: 14 Core Units
| No | Unit Code & Title | Core (C) / Elective (E) |
| 1 | HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | C |
| 2 | CPPSEC2101 Apply effective communication skills to maintain security | C |
| 3 | CPPSEC2102 Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team | C |
| 4 | CPPSEC2103 Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security | C |
| 5 | CPPSEC2104 Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations | C |
| 6 | CPPSEC2105 Provide quality services to a range of security clients | C |
| 7 | CPPSEC2106 Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques | C |
| 8 | CPPSEC2107 Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security | C |
| 9 | CPPSEC2108 Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security | C |
| 10 | CPPSEC2109 Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises | C |
| 11 | CPPSEC2110 Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security | C |
| 12 | CPPSEC2111 Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons | C |
| 13 | CPPSEC2112 Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises | C |
| 14 | CPPSEC2113 Escort and protect persons and valuables | C |
