Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
CPP41519
BEW8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 07/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 01/04/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is for security risk analysts who apply technical security and operations expertise in a risk management environment. Security risk analysts understand the current threat environment and assess risk and advise clients on strategies to ensure the protection of electronic security systems and people and property in crowded places, as defined by Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism (2017).
Occupational titles may include:
event security manager
security risk adviser
security risk analyst.
This qualification provides occupational specialisations in electronic security and crowded places, and a pathway to further learning and work in security risk management.
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
- five (5) core units
- seven (7) elective units.
Electives are to be chosen as follows:
- all three (3) units within Group A or all three (3) units within Group B
- up to four (4) units within Groups A, B or C not already selected
- up to two (2) units may be selected from Group D
- an elective unit may be selected 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 five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBI83 | CPPSEC4003 | Assess and advise on client security needs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBI74 | CPPSEC4012 | Assess security vulnerabilities of assets | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBI80 | CPPSEC4006 | Conduct security risk assessment of client operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBI65 | CPPSEC4022 | Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBI79 | CPPSEC4007 | Identify security threats and assess impact on client operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units: Security Technology and Systems
All three (3) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBI67 | CPPSEC4020 | Advise on advanced technology security systems to meet client needs | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBI66 | CPPSEC4021 | Develop standard operating procedures for advanced technology security systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBI76 | CPPSEC4009 | Interpret electronic information from advanced technology security systems | 6 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Crowded Places
All three (3) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBI64 | CPPSEC4025 | Advise on operational requirements to maintain crowded place security | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBI62 | CPPSEC4024 | Assess security of crowded places | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWT31 | PSPSEC015 | Communicate security awareness | 60 | 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.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBI78 | CPPSEC4008 | Assess and prepare security tender submissions | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBI73 | CPPSEC4014 | Commission and decommission networked security systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBI70 | CPPSEC4017 | Design security system configurations and specifications | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBI68 | CPPSEC4019 | Diagnose faults in networked security systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAP86 | CPPSEC3125 | Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBI71 | CPPSEC4016 | Install networked security systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBI72 | CPPSEC4015 | Maintain networked security systems | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OBI69 | CPPSEC4018 | Program and configure networked security systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ07 | CPPINV4013 | Undertake case management of investigations | 8 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units: General
Up to two (2) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCG17 | BSBINS401 | Analyse and present research information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBI59 | CPPSEC5004 | Develop security risk management plans | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCG32 | BSBESB402 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWT37 | PSPSEC009 | Handle sensitive information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCE82 | BSBOPS404 | Implement customer service strategies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBI58 | CPPSEC5005 | Implement security risk management plans | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCD82 | BSBESB403 | Plan finances for new business ventures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWT36 | PSPSEC010 | Provide government security briefings | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE84 | BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCF98 | BSBAUD412 | Work within compliance frameworks | 25 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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