Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
CPP31418
BEG7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 10/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 27/01/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 21/03/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 21/01/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of a close protection operative who is responsible for providing security services to protect the safety and security of principals who may be celebrities, political figures, very important persons (VIPs) or other persons requiring close protection services.
This qualification provides an occupational licence outcome of a close protection operative.
Occupational titles could include:
close protection operative.
This qualification is suitable for people within or entering the security industry who wish to specialise in the provision of close protection services. It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings, including security risk management.
Close protection operatives work in a team environment under limited supervision and use discretion and judgement in known and unpredictable work contexts. They take responsibility for their own outputs in work and learning, and limited responsibility for the output of others in the work team.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements
Occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply at the time of publication.
Please refer to the CPP Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Fourteen (14) units of competency:
- eight (8) core units
- six (6) elective units.
The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:
- a minimum of four (4) elective units must be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below, or elsewhere from the CPP Property Services Training Package or other current Training Packages.
Electives selected from outside this qualification must be relevant to the occupational outcome.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP50 | CPPSEC3121 | Control persons using empty hand techniques | 8 | Unit of competency |
| OAP68 | CPPSEC3105 | Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients | 4 | Unit of competency |
| OAP88 | CPPSEC3103 | Determine and implement response to security risk situation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAP48 | CPPSEC3123 | Implement close protection services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG740 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAP54 | CPPSEC3101 | Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation | 8 | Unit of competency |
| OAP45 | CPPSEC3122 | Plan provision of close protection services | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCD29 | HLTAID014 | Provide Advanced First Aid | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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