Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Security Operations

Certificate III in Security Operations

Qualification
National Code:
CPP31318
State Code:
BEG6
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0999 - Other Society And Culture
Original TGA Release Date
21/01/2019
Approved Date
21/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
245
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2022
VET Act Conditions
Must have completed a Certificate II in Security Operations
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 10/02/2022 Current Approved
3.00 27/01/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 21/03/2019 Replaced Approved
1.00 21/01/2019 Replaced Approved
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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Fourteen (14) units of competency:
- eight (8) core units
- six (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 four (4) elective units must be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to two (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 on training.gov.au (TGA) indicates that there is a prerequisite.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUI54 BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
OAP71 CPPSEC3104 Coordinate monitoring and control of individual and crowd behaviour 8 Unit of competency
OAP68 CPPSEC3105 Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients 4 Unit of competency
OAP88 CPPSEC3103 Determine and implement response to security risk situation 20 Unit of competency
OAP47 CPPSEC3106 Gather, organise and present security information and documentation 8 Unit of competency
OAP79 CPPSEC3102 Maintain operational safety and security of work environment 20 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
OAP54 CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation 8 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAA32 TLIB0002 Carry out vehicle inspection 20 Unit of competency
OAP53 CPPSEC3115 Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes 30 Unit of competency
OAP49 CPPSEC3116 Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes 20 Unit of competency
OAP84 CPPSEC3117 Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes 35 Unit of competency
OAP66 CPPSEC3129 Conduct security screening using explosive trace detection equipment 10 Unit of competency
OAP69 CPPSEC3130 Conduct security screening using hand-held metal detectors 10 Unit of competency
OAP51 CPPSEC3128 Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment 10 Unit of competency
OAP55 CPPSEC3127 Conduct security screening using x-ray equipment 12 Unit of competency
AXN72 PMAOMIR210 Control evacuation to muster point 20 Unit of competency
OAP64 CPPSEC3110 Control persons using batons 10 Unit of competency
OAP50 CPPSEC3121 Control persons using empty hand techniques 8 Unit of competency
OAP89 CPPSEC3114 Control security risk situations using firearms 20 Unit of competency
OAP46 CPPSEC3126 Defend persons using spray 6 Unit of competency
OAP82 CPPSEC3113 Handle dogs for security patrols 12 Unit of competency
OAP87 CPPSEC3119 Implement cash-in-transit security procedures 40 Unit of competency
OAP48 CPPSEC3123 Implement close protection services 40 Unit of competency
OAP86 CPPSEC3125 Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets 55 Unit of competency
OAP85 CPPSEC3118 Inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment and rectify faults 30 Unit of competency
OAP72 CPPSEC3120 Load and unload cash-in-transit in secured and unsecured environments 60 Unit of competency
OAP75 CPPSEC3112 Manage training and well-being of dogs for security functions 12 Unit of competency
OAP60 CPPSEC2114 Monitor electronic security equipment and respond to alarm events 40 Unit of competency
OAP76 CPPSEC3107 Monitor security and coordinate response from control rooms 10 Unit of competency
AWN06 TLIC1051 Operate commercial vehicle 30 Unit of competency
OAP45 CPPSEC3122 Plan provision of close protection services 55 Unit of competency
OAP83 CPPSEC3124 Prepare and present evidence in court 16 Unit of competency
OCD29 HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid 25 Unit of competency
OCD31 HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy 16 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AVC57 CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 15 Unit of competency
OAP62 CPPSEC3111 Restrain persons using handcuffs 10 Unit of competency
OAP78 CPPSEC3131 Select, use and maintain body armour for security purposes 16 Unit of competency
OAP56 CPPSEC3108 Store, protect and dispose of security information 10 Unit of competency
OAP52 CPPSEC3109 Use and maintain security databases and compile reports 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W973 CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09760) SECURITY OFFICER Traineeship