- Total = 36 weeks.
- Tuition = 30 weeks.
- Break = 6 weeks.
Candidates over the age of 18 (including senior citizens) who are wanting to work in the security profession, either as a career or as a replacement for looking for additional job that might fit into their hectic schedule can apply.
- Must be of a minimum age of 18+ at the time of course commencement.
- Candidates must have successfully completed at least grade 12 or equivalent. Or completed studies equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification from an English language speaking country
- Students may be required to undertake a few assessments of their Pre-Training Review (PTR) Test & Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test as part of their application process. Successful completion of LLN test is mandatory while applying for the qualification, before enrolment.
- Those undertaking the CPP20218 – Certificate II in Security Operations must have HLTAID011 Provide first aid.
This qualification is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the security sector. The goal of this certification is to give candidates the foundational information and abilities required to perform the duties of a security officer. This also applies to people who have gained their qualifications and abilities through other work or training opportunities, such as the police force, the corrections system, military service, or having held a security qualification and license.
This qualification is intended to align with the following occupational licencing outcomes:
- Security officer – unarmed guard
- Security officer – crowd controller
Suggested pathways for further study after completion of this qualification include CPP31318 Certificate III in Security operations or CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection.
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.
- Tuition Fee: AUD 750
- Enrolment Fee: AUD 200
- Materials Fee: AUD 300
- Total cost: AUD 1250
A nationally accredited Qualification at the Certificate II Level, CPP20218 – Certificate II in Security Operations
Face-to-Face
To achieve the qualification, students are required to complete the following 14 core units of competency.