Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Security Operations

Certificate II in Security Operations

Qualification
National Code:
CPP20218
State Code:
BEG5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0999 - Other Society And Culture
Original TGA Release Date
21/01/2019
Approved Date
19/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
293
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
27/01/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 27/01/2022 Current Approved
2.00 08/02/2019 Replaced Approved
1.00 21/01/2019 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of a security officer, responsible for maintaining safety and security by patrolling, protecting or guarding property while unarmed, and screening entry, monitoring behaviour and removing persons from premises.
This qualification is intended to align with the following occupational licencing outcomes:
security officer - unarmed guard
security officer - crowd controller.
Occupational titles could include:
security officer
unarmed guard
crowd controller
It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings including, but not limited to:
armed guarding
cash-in-transit
close protection
control room operations
guard dog handling.
Security officers may work alone or work in a team environment under general supervision, operating with limited autonomy and judgement to complete routine but variable tasks, with some accountability and responsibility for their own outputs, work and learning.
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:
- fourteen (14) core units of competency.
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAP80 CPPSEC2101 Apply effective communication skills to maintain security 8 Unit of competency
OAP70 CPPSEC2102 Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team 45 Unit of competency
OAP61 CPPSEC2104 Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations 8 Unit of competency
OAP59 CPPSEC2111 Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons 10 Unit of competency
OAP81 CPPSEC2112 Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises 8 Unit of competency
OAP77 CPPSEC2103 Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security 16 Unit of competency
OAP57 CPPSEC2113 Escort and protect persons and valuables 24 Unit of competency
OAP67 CPPSEC2109 Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises 25 Unit of competency
OAP74 CPPSEC2110 Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security 40 Unit of competency
OAP58 CPPSEC2107 Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security 10 Unit of competency
OAP65 CPPSEC2106 Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques 16 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OAP73 CPPSEC2105 Provide quality services to a range of security clients 8 Unit of competency
OAP63 CPPSEC2108 Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D210 CPP10107 Certificate I in Security Operations Qualification
J351 CPP20212 Certificate II in Security Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information