Security Operations
CPP31318
Certificate III in Security Operations
This qualification reflects the role of a security officer, responsible for maintaining safety and security by patrolling, protecting and guarding property, and screening entry, monitoring behaviour and removing persons from premises.
Read full course overviewCourse codeCPP31318
Face-to-Face5 days
E-Learning2 days
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Official course overview
This qualification reflects the role of a security officer, responsible for maintaining safety and security by patrolling, protecting and guarding property, and screening entry, monitoring behaviour and removing persons from premises.
Occupational titles could include:
security officer
unarmed guard
crowd controller.
This qualification is suitable for individuals who wish to deepen and broaden their skills and knowledge in security operations and lead security teams in the field. It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings, including security risk management.
Security officers at this level provide leadership in a team environment, operate 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. This qualification does not provide the required competencies for a security officer license. Learners who hold a security license may select units as part of this qualification required for additional license endorsements in;
Batons and handcuffs
Canine
Cash-in-transit
Control room operations
Firearms.
Please refer to the CPP Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information.
COURSE CONTENT
What the course covers
- Contribute to team effectiveness
- Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- Monitor electronic security equipment and respond to alarm events
- Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation
- Maintain operational safety and security of work environment
- Determine and implement response to security risk situation
- Coordinate monitoring and control of individual and crowd behaviour
- Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients
- Gather, organise and present security information and documentation
- Monitor security and coordinate response from control rooms
- Store, protect and dispose of security information
- Use and maintain security databases and compile reports
- Control persons using batons
- Restrain persons using handcuffs
- Manage training and well-being of dogs for security functions
- Handle dogs for security patrols
- Control security risk situations using firearms
- Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes
- Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes
- Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes
- Inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment and rectify faults
- Implement cash-in-transit security procedures
- Load and unload cash-in-transit in secured and unsecured environments
- Control persons using empty hand techniques
- Plan provision of close protection services
- Implement close protection services
- Prepare and present evidence in court
- Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets
- Defend persons using spray
- Conduct security screening using x-ray equipment
- Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment
- Conduct security screening using explosive trace detection equipment
- Conduct security screening using hand-held metal detectors
- Select, use and maintain body armour for security purposes
- Provide First Aid
- Provide Advanced First Aid
- Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
- Maintain work health and safety
- Control evacuation to muster point
- Carry out vehicle inspection
- Operate commercial vehicle
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Nationally registered units
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Audience and pathways
- People entering or progressing in security operations.
- Workers completing role-specific, licensing or workplace training requirements.
- Organisations seeking practical, nationally recognised training for their teams.
ASSESSMENT
How competency is demonstrated
Assessment may include written or online knowledge questions, observation of practical tasks, workplace-style scenarios, verbal questioning and supporting documentation. Exact assessment activities depend on the nationally recognised unit or qualification.
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Entry and participation requirements
- Photo identification and appropriate language, literacy and numeracy skills are required.
- Licensing, suitability and regulatory requirements may apply to employment outcomes.
- Students should confirm current Tasmanian licensing requirements before enrolment.
Course availability, delivery duration and licensing requirements can change. NSTA Tasmania will confirm the current training plan, prerequisites and applicable regulatory requirements before enrolment.