Modification history
Release 4 | This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 15.2.
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Release 3 | This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 15.1. At the direction of the AISC, the following units have been updated:
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Release 2 | This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 8.0. Imported units updated to current releases. |
Release 1 | This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 7.0. Supersedes and is not equivalent to CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations. |
Qualification description
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 could include:
- security officer
- unarmed guard
- crowd 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.
Entry requirements
Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.
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 | |
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 |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
HLTAID014 | Provide Advanced First Aid |
HLTAID015 * | Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
PMAOMIR210 | Control evacuation to muster point |
TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection |
TLIC1051 | Operate commercial vehicle |
