CPP20218 – Certificate II in Security Operations
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Certificate II in Security Operations is an entry level course that must be completed in order to apply for a security licence (unarmed) or a crowd controller licence.
Employment opportunities within the Security industry are quite varied and offer wide-ranging opportunities. From working at sporting events through to more traditional security officer roles, a career in security is certainly an exciting and rewarding one.
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
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.
Each state/territory has individual requirements for licensing purposes.
ACT: Access Canberra
NSW: Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED)
NT: Northern Territory Government
WA: Licensing Services (Security)
TAS: Consumer, Building and Occupational Services
This qualification is intended to align with the following occupational licencing outcomes:
- Security officer – unarmed guard
- Security officer – crowd controller
Occupational titles could include:
- Security officer
- Unarmed guard
- Crowd controller
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
Total number of units = 14
14 core units
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
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
