Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Security Risk Management
Diploma of Security Risk Management
CPP50619
BEX1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 13/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 07/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for security risk consultants who provide specialist advice on strategies to mitigate risk to people, property and assets including crowded places, as defined by Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism (2017). Security risk consultants operating at this level work with a high level of autonomy to assess the current threat environment, assess risk management options, and prepare and implement security risk management plans and communication systems to respond to active threats.
Occupational titles may include:
security risk specialist
security consultant
security policy analyst
security strategist.
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:Ten (10) units of competency
- five (5) core units
- five (5) elective units.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBI56 | CPPSEC5008 | Analyse threat environment and devise strategies to respond to active threats | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBI60 | CPPSEC5003 | Assess security risk management options | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBI59 | CPPSEC5004 | Develop security risk management plans | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBI55 | CPPSEC5009 | Implement communication systems to respond to active threats | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBI58 | CPPSEC5005 | Implement security risk management plans | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Five (5) 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 |
| OBI63 | CPPSEC5002 | Coordinate security operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBI57 | CPPSEC5006 | Develop strategies to implement advanced technology security systems | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCE37 | BSBOPS505 | Manage organisational customer service | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCF92 | BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AUK69 | BSBWOR501 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCD89 | BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | 55 | Unit of competency |
| WG741 | HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W979 | CPP50611 | Diploma of Security and Risk Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
CPP40707 Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management, or
CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management, or
CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
Traineeships and Apprenticeships