Certificate III in Security Operations

(CPP31318)

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Self-paced study + classroom training

This qualification reflects the role of a security officer, responsible for maintaining safety and security by patrolling, protecting and guarding property, and screening entry, monitoring behaviour and removing persons from premises.

Occupational titles include:

Security Officer
Unarmed Guard
Crowed Controller

This qualification is suitable for individuals who wish to deepen and broaden their skills and knowledge in security operations and lead security teams in the field. It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings, including security risk management.

Security officers at this level provide leadership in a team environment, operate under limited supervision, and use discretion and judgement in known and unpredictable work contexts. They take responsibility for their own outputs in work and learning, and limited responsibility for the output of others in the work team.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements

Occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply at the time of publication. This qualification does not provide the required competencies for a security officer license. Learners who hold a security license may select units as part of this qualification required for additional license endorsements in;

Batons and handcuffs
Canine
Cash-in-Transit
Control room operations
Firearms

Please refer to the CPP Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information.

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Pricing

$1299 – Full Fee Paying Student
Payment plans available!

Course Duration

Self-paced + classroom training

Students have 12 months to complete starting from date of enrolment.
Durations may vary depending on individual students.

Entry Requirements

Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.

Qualifications

Upon successful completion of this course, you will attain the nationally recognised Australian qualification CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

14 units of competency:

8 core units
6 elective units

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:

a minimum of 4 elective units must be chosen from the elective units listed below
up to 2 units may be chosen from the elective units listed below, or elsewhere from the CPP Property Services Training Package or other current Training Packages.

Electives selected from outside this qualification must be relevant to the occupational outcome.

An asterisk against a unit code listed below indicates that there is a prerequisite.

Core Units

BSBFLM312	Contribute to team effectiveness
CPPSEC3101	Manage conflict and security risks through negotiation
CPPSEC3102	Maintain operational safety and security of work environment
CPPSEC3103	Determine and implement response to security risk situation
CPPSEC3104	Coordinate monitoring and control of individual and crowd behaviour
CPPSEC3105	Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients
CPPSEC3106	Gather, organise and present security information and documentation
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

Current electives Australian Training Academy offer

Coming soon

CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CPPSEC2114	Monitor electronic security equipment and respond to alarm events
CPPSEC3107	Monitor security and coordinate response from control rooms
CPPSEC3108	Store, protect and dispose of security information
CPPSEC3109	Use and maintain security databases and compile reports
CPPSEC3110	Control persons using batons
CPPSEC3111	Restrain persons using handcuffs
CPPSEC3112	Manage training and wellbeing of dogs for security functions
CPPSEC3113	Handle dogs for security patrols
CPPSEC3114	Control security risk situations using firearms
CPPSEC3115	Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes
CPPSEC3116	Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes
CPPSEC3117	Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes
CPPSEC3118	Inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment
CPPSEC3119	Implement cash-in-transit security procedures
CPPSEC3120	Load and unload cash-in-transit in secured and unsecured environments
CPPSEC3121	Control persons using empty hand techniques
CPPSEC3122	Plan provision of close protection services
CPPSEC3123	Implement close protection services
CPPSEC3124	Prepare and present evidence in court
CPPSEC3125	Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets
CPPSEC3126	Defend persons using spray
CPPSEC3127	Conduct security screening using x-ray equipment
CPPSEC3128	Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment
CPPSEC3129	Conduct security screening using explosive trace detection equipment
CPPSEC3130	Conduct security screening using hand-held metal detectors
CPPSEC3131	Select, use and maintain body armour for security purposes
HLTAID006	Provide advanced first aid
HLTAID007	Provide advanced resuscitation
PMAOMIR210	Control evacuation to muster point
TLIB0002	Carry out vehicle inspection
TLIC1051	Operate commercial vehicle