Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Security Operations
Certificate III in Security Operations
CPP31318
BEG6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
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