Qualification Outline
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22/07/2026 5:23 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Security Operations
Certificate II in Security Operations
Qualification
National Code:
CPP20211
CPP20211
State Code:
W969
W969
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0999 - Other Society And Culture
Original TGA Release Date
04/05/2012
Approved Date
24/08/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
148
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
04/05/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 04/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
Not Applicable
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:- 12 units of competency:
- 7 core units
- 5 elective units.
The elective units are chosen as follows:
- 5 units from the elective units listed in the qualification outline
- 2 of the units may be chosen from Certificate I, II or III qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and no more than 1 unit is from Certificate I.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9253 | HLTFA301B | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1376 | CPPSEC2001A | Communicate effectively in the security industry | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D1377 | CPPSEC2002A | Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry | 4 | Unit of competency |
| D1381 | CPPSEC2006A | Provide security services to clients | 4 | Unit of competency |
| D1379 | CPPSEC2004A | Respond to security risk situation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1380 | CPPSEC2005A | Work as part of a security team | 6 | Unit of competency |
| D1378 | CPPSEC2003A | Work effectively in the security industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Five (5) units to be completed
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Property Services Training Package CPP07 for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1386 | CPPSEC2011A | Control access to and exit from premises | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D1387 | CPPSEC2012A | Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1389 | CPPSEC2014A | Operate basic security equipment | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D1390 | CPPSEC2015A | Patrol premises | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S5725 | TLIE707B | Use communication systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D212 | CPP20207 | Certificate II in Security Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J351 | CPP20212 | Certificate II in Security Operations | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This training program is a representation of the qualification code CPP20211 taken from the CPP07 Property Services Training Package Version 7 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.
2. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
3. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national website Training.gov.au.
4. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 24 August 2011.
2. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
3. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from the national website Training.gov.au.
4. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 24 August 2011.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable