Qualification Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:20 AM AWST
22/07/2026 5:20 AM AWST
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Certificate II in Security Operations
Certificate II in Security Operations
Qualification
National Code:
CPP20212
CPP20212
State Code:
J351
J351
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
17/01/2014
Approved Date
19/03/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
148
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2021
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 21/10/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 18/01/2017 | Replaced | Transition (Replaced) |
| 2.00 | 17/01/2014 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
Not Applicable
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in twelve (12) units of competency:- seven (7) core units
- five (5) elective units.
The elective units are chosen as follows:
- five (5) units from the elective units listed below.
- two (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 one (1) unit is from Certificate I.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD146 | HLTFA311A | 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 |
| WC067 | CPPSEC2006B | Provide security services to clients | 4 | Unit of competency |
| WC066 | CPPSEC2004B | Respond to security risk situation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1380 | CPPSEC2005A | Work as part of a security team | 6 | Unit of competency |
| WC755 | CPPSEC2003B | Work effectively in the security industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Five (5) units may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W969 | CPP20211 | Certificate II in Security Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEG5 | CPP20218 | Certificate II in Security Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships