CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

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.

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Duration: 144 hours (18 days)

Mode of Study: Full-time

Campus: TBA

Core Units: 14

Course Description

This qualification is intended to align with the following occupational licencing outcomes:

security officer – unarmed guard
security officer – crowd controller.

Recognition & Assessments

Recognition: This course holds national accreditation under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).

Assessments: This course includes written projects/assignments, as well as observation of practical tasks. Group tasks or assignments may occur as a type of assessment.

Career Opportunities & Pathway

Career Opportunities:

security officer
unarmed guard
crowd controller

Pathway:

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.

Reassessment & Requirements

Reassessment: Students can have three reassessments of NYC (Not Yet Competent) free of charge provided that the submission of assessments has been done on time. Further, if a student fails more than three times in the unit, the student will have to repeat that unit and charges will be AUD$350.00 per unit (GST will not be charged).

Requirements: Successful completion of studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 education or relevant employment experience.

Unit Lisitngs

Core Units (All units are compulsory)

CPPSEC2101	Apply effective communication skills to maintain security
CPPSEC2102	Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team
CPPSEC2103	Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security
CPPSEC2104	Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations
CPPSEC2105	Provide quality services to a range of security clients
CPPSEC2106	Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques
CPPSEC2107	Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security
CPPSEC2108	Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security
CPPSEC2109	Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises
CPPSEC2110	Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security
CPPSEC2111	Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons
CPPSEC2112	Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises
CPPSEC2113	Escort and protect persons and valuables
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

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Apply: To apply for this course as an domestic student, please complete the domestic student application for enrolment form together with the required supportive documents.