CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations (Short Course)

CRICOS Course Code:117819G

Quick Course Facts

Duration

This full course will be delivered over 10 weeks of full time study.

Fees & Charges

Student Tuition Fee: $AUD2,000.00
Materials Fee: $AUD250.00
Enrolment Fee: $AUD250.00 (non-refundable)

Delivery Location

Theory Campus: Suite 8.01A, Level 8, 492 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Practical Training Kitchen: G16, 18-38 Siddeley Street, Docklands, VIC 3008

Introduction

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. This qualification is intended to align with the following occupational licensing 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.

Licensing Requirement

This course is a required component of the application process for a Security Individual Licence through the Licensing and Regulation Division (LRD) Victoria. Completion of the course alone does not confer the license. Graduates must apply separately through LRD, meeting all regulatory conditions.

Entry Requirements

Prospective students must:

• be 18 years’ or older at course commencement

• have a current National Police Certificate (NPC)

• have physical capabilities to perform the manual handling tasks required of persons working in security operations, and

• demonstrate the attainment of at least ACSF level 2 by successful completion of Australian Year 10 qualification, or an AQF Level 2 qualification (delivered in English), or equivalent. Where a student has completed an academic qualification equivalent to Australian Year 10, or above, but in a Langauge other than English, they will need to have attained a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE score of 50 or Certificate III in EAL, or equivalent.

Applicants may demonstrate LLND levels by undertaking Blue Bird Institute ACSF LLN assessments.

Work Placement

There are no vocational placement requirements for this qualification.

Completion Requirements

To attain this qualification, students complete 14 core units

Unit Code Unit Title
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

Assessment

Assessment may involve a combination of written assignments, project tasks, and practical tasks.

Duration

This full course will be delivered over 10 weeks of full time study. 

Resources & Facilities

Students must have access to a laptop/notebook and the internet for the duration of the course. They will need to installed MS Word, MS Excel and Acrobat Reader. They will have access to a fully equipped industry standard workplace and a theory classroom.

Fees & Charges

Student Tuition Fee: $AUD2,000.00  

Materials Fee: $AUD250.00  

Enrolment Fee: $AUD250.00 (non-refundable) 

Fee Refund Policy

Students may access the Fee Refund Policy from the website’s Downloads Page.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Students may apply for course credits, advanced standing or exemptions if they are able to provide evidence that demonstrates that they have attained competency. Competency may have been attained through formal and informal training, work experience and life experience. Students should consult with the RTO Manager before making an application.

Complaints & Appeals

Students may access the Complaints and Appeals policy through Blue Bird Institute’s website’s Downloads Page.