Qualification Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:37 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:37 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Technical Security
Certificate III in Technical Security
Qualification
National Code:
CPP30507
CPP30507
State Code:
D218
D218
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0399 - Other Engineering And Related Technologies
Original TGA Release Date
07/04/2011
Approved Date
22/10/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
286
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2021
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 21/10/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 18/01/2017 | Replaced | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 07/04/2011 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
Not Applicable
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve recognition at the Certificate III level, the candidate must demonstrate competency in the ten (10) core units, plus four (4) electives (total fourteen units).Up to two (2) of the required electives may be selected from other qualifications aligned at the Certificate II, III or IV level in this Training Package or from other relevant endorsed Training Package qualifications aligned at the Certificate II, III or IV level.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1439 | CPPSEC3038A | Commission and decommission security equipment and system | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1407 | CPPSEC3006A | Coordinate a quality security service to clients | 4 | Unit of competency |
| D1440 | CPPSEC3039A | Identify and diagnose electronic security equipment and system fault | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1436 | CPPSEC3035A | Identify technical security requirements | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D3314 | ICTCBL2137A | Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D1442 | CPPSEC3041A | Maintain and service security equipment and system | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1402 | CPPSEC3001A | Maintain workplace safety in the security industry | 4 | Unit of competency |
| D1441 | CPPSEC3040A | Plan and coordinate installation of security equipment and system | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1437 | CPPSEC3036A | Program security equipment and system | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1438 | CPPSEC3037A | Test installed security equipment and system | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1447 | CPPSEC3046A | Configure a security system | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1446 | CPPSEC3045A | Determine security equipment and system modifications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1444 | CPPSEC3043A | Establish and set up electronic monitoring parameters | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D1426 | CPPSEC3025A | Identify and diagnose biometric system fault | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1443 | CPPSEC3042A | Identify and diagnose CCTV equipment and system fault | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1425 | CPPSEC3024A | Install biometric equipment and systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1445 | CPPSEC3044A | Maintain and repair mechanical lock and locking system | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1406 | CPPSEC3005A | Prepare and present security documentation and reports | 8 | Unit of competency |
| D1448 | CPPSEC3047A | Provide estimate and quote on security system | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUI34 | BSBFLM306 | Provide workplace information and resourcing plans | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S327 | PRS30203 | Certificate III in Technical Security | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEX5 | CPP30519 | Certificate III in Technical Security | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07810) TECHNICAL SECURITY (LEVEL 3)
Traineeship
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.