Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Security Management
Certificate IV in Security Management
CPP40719
BEW9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is for security supervisors and security business managers who may engage in sub-contracting arrangements for personnel and clients. Security supervisors lead teams to coordinate and implement a range of security operations and functions such as control room, monitoring centre, electronic security and guarding. Security business managers coordinate security manpower and services to clients while operating under complex regulatory and contracting arrangements.
Occupational titles may include:
control room manager
event security supervisor
monitoring centre manager
security business manager
security operations supervisor
technical security manager.
Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some states and territories to the provision of advice on security solutions, strategies, protocols and procedures. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Twelve (12) units of competency
- four (4) core units
- eight (8) elective units.
Electives are to be chosen as follows:
- all units within Group A or all units within Group B
- up to four (4) units within Groups A, B or C not already selected
- an elective unit may be selected from Group D or from any training package, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBI83 | CPPSEC4003 | Assess and advise on client security needs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBI65 | CPPSEC4022 | Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBI81 | CPPSEC4005 | Facilitate security operations briefing and debriefing processes | 4 | Unit of competency |
| OBI84 | CPPSEC4001 | Manage work health and safety in the security work environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units: Business Management
All units from Group A may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF12 | BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCF90 | BSBHRM415 | Coordinate recruitment and onboarding | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCG32 | BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBI61 | CPPSEC4023 | Implement contracting arrangements for security businesses | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Supervision
All units from Group B may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF00 | BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE19 | BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF94 | BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBI82 | CPPSEC4004 | Supervise security operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Specialist
Up to four (4) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units: General
One (1) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF00 | BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE26 | BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE82 | BSBOPS404 | Implement customer service strategies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAE70 | BSBITS411 | Maintain and implement digital technology | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCD82 | BSBESB403 | Plan finances for new business ventures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUL02 | BSBINN301 | Promote innovation in a team environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAE60 | BSBFIA412 | Report on financial activity | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF57 | BSBHRM412 | Support employee and industrial relations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWT81 | PSPREG017 | Undertake compliance audits | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D226 | CPP40707 | Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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