Certificate II in Security Operations

CPP20218

Cost $899

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This course is for those who wish to apply for a Queensland Class 1 Security Licence with Functions – Unarmed and Crowd Controller.

This licence allows you to undertake employment as an:

Unarmed Security Officer
- Personal guards, patrols or watches another person’s property. They do this without a guard dog or weapon. This includes in-house security (someone who guards, patrols or watches their employer’s property), loss prevention officers and security gate officers.
Crowd Controller
- Keeps order at a public place. Crowd Controllers screen the entry of people into a place, monitor or control their behaviour while inside, remove people for bad behaviour.
Monitoring Officer
- Monitoring no longer requires additional training in order to be added as a function to your security licence.

If you hold a current Crowd Controller/Bodyguard Queensland Security Licence and need to renew, enrol in our Crowd Controller Refresher and Provide First Aid Course.

On successful completion, participants will be issued with a Certificate with the following core units:

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
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Participants must have sufficient skills to read, write and communicate in English.

Participants must also be physically fit, and able to perform defensive tactic techniques, and bend/kneel for at least 2 minutes to perform CPR.

Participants must also have access to a reliable computer with email and internet access to complete the pre-course online training.

Licence & Regulatory Requirements

All Queensland Security Licenses are administered by the Office of Fair Trading.

All participants are encouraged to read through the requirements of a QLD Security Licence Application, as there is additional requirements & fees payable to Office of Fair Trading.

For example, participants must be over the age of 18, must be a fit and proper person, cannot have had any Disqualifying Offences under the criminal code in the last 10 years.

Security Licensing Fees
Total fee for first year is $606.00 due to mandatory fingerprinting and police check.

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if one has not been conducted by the Office of Fair Trading within the last 6 months. Fee: $47.10 per person.

A mandatory fingerprinting fee is payable when submitting your original application. Fee: $109.60 per person.

Multiple Function (Unrestricted)

$449.30 for 1 year
$905.60 for 3 years

Cost $899.00

Fees include all assessments and resources needed to complete the course.

Government Funded training is available for just $14.00! If you think you might be eligible, please check our funded training pages HERE or contact ATI at 1300 100 284 for assistance with your funding application.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL): $800

Refund, Cancellation and Transfer Policy

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with our refund and cancellation policy in our Student Handbook. This handbook also includes more details on training and support services, as well as our terms and conditions.

Note for International Students – we are not CRICOS registered, please check your visa requirements for enrolment. We cannot accept international students who are on a student visa if your visa specifies that you must study with a CRICOS provider.

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Pre-course Work: Complete approximately 30 hours of online, self-paced training, depending on your experience and computer skills. This includes reading, watching videos, and completing quizzes and exams. The online portion must be finished before attending the face-to-face training.

Face-to-Face Training: Attend 6 days of in-person sessions (8am-4pm, totalling 48 hours). Your trainer will review key content, lead activities, case scenarios, and practical exercises, and you will complete closed-book exams.

QLD Government Funding Available – Career Start Program

Australian Training Institute is an approved Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) of the Queensland Government Career Start Program. Eligible Queensland residents may access a government subsidy toward the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations, reducing the overall course cost.

The Queensland Government subsidises part of the qualification fee, with students required to contribute a co-contribution amount.

Course	Funded Units	Co-contribution Fee concessional	Co-contribution Fee non-concessional
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations	14	$14 ($1 per unit)	$42 ($3.00 per unit)

Click here to view full eligibility requirements and submit your funding application.

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