CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations
Certificate III in Security Operations is an ideal qualification for those people who wish to obtain a license as a bodyguard or cash transit officer or an existing guard/ person whose employment requires supervisory responsibilities.
It is envisaged that the majority of applicants will already hold either a Certificate II in Security Operations and/or licenses in unarmed guard and crowd control. Given the crossover in units between Certificates II and II in Security, some credit may be applied for holders of validated Certificate II in Security Operations qualifications.
Whether required for bodyguard licensing, cash transit officer or workplace supervisor responsibilities, the Certificate III in Security Operations will increase the knowledge and skills of Security Officers already working within the Security Industry.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification although participants are made aware that in order to obtain a security license in QLD, an applicant must be 18 years of age.
LICENCE OUTCOME: Bodyguard or Cash Transit Officer
Eligibility requirement to obtain a security licence:
To be eligible for a licence, you must
- be 18 years or older
- not pose a risk to public safety.
- pass the required training course.
You are not eligible for a licence if you have been convicted of a disqualifying offence (http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/regulated-sectors/security/work-in-industry/disqualifying-offences ) in the past 10 years, where a conviction was recorded.
You must also tell us if you have been found guilty of a disqualifying offence
( http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/regulated-sectors/security/work-in-industry/disqualifying-offences ) in the past 5 years, where a conviction was not recorded (this is known as an ‘unrecorded finding of guilt’). We may ask you for further information so we can assess if you are a suitable person to hold a licence.
Download the security provider application form (PDF , 300.7 KB)
You must also be 18 years of age to apply for a licence. If any of the above applies to you, it may prevent you from being issued a licence.
Certificate III in Security Operations – CPP30411
Course delivery
The course will be delivered over 10 days. As many of the unit’s knowledge and skills requirements are duplicated, many of the assessments are clustered and administered holistically allowing the course to be compressed.
Course Assessment
Competency based assessment is used during all assessment activities. Competency is proved by demonstration of written knowledge and practical skills. Time lines are taken into consideration for practical skills and students must meet the criteria as deemed industry competent by the assessor.
Requirements for Qualification
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
14 units of competency:
- 8 core units
- 6 elective units.
*application is dependent on eligibility conditions. See the Department of Fair Trading website for more details. http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/regulated-sectors/security/work-in-industry/registers
Core Units
| Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BSBFLM303C | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | Core 1 |
| BSBWOR301A | Organise personal work priorities and development | Core 2 |
| CPPSEC3001A | Maintain workplace safety in the security industry | Core 3 |
| CPPSEC3002A | Manage conflict through negotiation | Core 4 |
| CPPSEC3003A | Determine response to security risk situation | Core 5 |
| CPPSEC3005A | Prepare and present security documentation and reports | Core 6 |
| CPPSEC3006A | Coordinate a quality security service to customers | Core 7 |
| CPPSEC3007A | Maintain security of environment | Core 8 |
| See notes below regarding pathways suited to licensed outcomes; | ||
| CPPSEC2012A | Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour | Elective 1 |
| CPPSEC2015A | Patrol Premises | Elective 2 |
| CPPSEC2014A | Operate basic security equipment | Elective 3 |
| CPPSEC3013A | Control persons using empty hand techniques | Elective 4 |
| CPPSEC3018A | Provide for the safety of person’s at risk | Elective 5 |
| HLTFA311A | Apply first aid | Elective 6 |
| CPPSEC3050A | Load and unload cash in transit in an unsecured environment | Elective 7 |
| CPPSEC3051A | Implement cash-in-transit security procedures | Elective 8 |
| CPPSEC3052A | Inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment | Elective 9 |
All core units and electives 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are required to obtain a bodyguard license. Note – participants must complete one more that this structure for Certificate III completion.
All core units and electives 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are required to obtain a Cash Transit Officer license.
Bodyguard license Pathway
Core unit 4 and elective units 4 and 6 are TR Triennial Revalidation units which means that part of the licensing requirement is that the units must be re-sat every 3 years.
Gateway offers refresher training for all listed TR units
Course Outcome
Upon successfully completing this program and gaining the appropriate licenses, the graduate may obtain employment as a crowd controller at such places as major sporting events concerts, public venues and licensed premises. They may also be able to obtain employment as a Static Guard, Mobile Patrol Officer, airport duties, shopping centres, resorts, universities, schools and a multitude of other areas. Having the Certificate III qualification allows for a bodyguard license to also be obtained.
Related Occupations
The following occupations relate to this qualification.
- Security Officers And Guards (ANZSCO code: 442200)
| Labour market information provided by the Department of Employment. For full details on Security Officers and Guards visit Job Outlook |
| Occupation | Description |
|---|---|
| Airport Security Officer | Airport Security Officers undertake higher level security functions and may supervise other guards at an airport. They oversee security screening; conduct foot patrols; and detect suspect behaviour and unattended goods. |
| Cash in Transit Security Guard | Cash in Transit Security Guards supervise the movement of cash and other property in unsecured environments, using firearms and transit security equipment. |
| Control Room Operator | Control Room Operators monitor security from a control room using closed circuit TV systems, computerised alarm systems, biometric systems and/or mobile radio units. |
| Control Room Supervisor | Control Room Supervisors monitor security from a control room using closed circuit TV systems, computerised alarm systems, biometric systems and/or mobile radio units. They may supervise small work teams. |
| Security Officer | Security Officers protect people and property. As security workers, they carry out basic guarding duties such as patrolling, monitoring security systems, static or mobile emergency response including alarms, issuing security passes to visitors, or providing site access. |
| Security Team Leader | Security Team Leaders undertake higher level security functions and are directly responsible for the activities of a security team. They supervise and train small teams of security staff and deal with human resource matters. |