CPP20218
CPP20218 - Certificate II Security Operations
About This Qualification
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 occupational licensing outcomes of a security agent with crowd control or general guarding security officer. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Pathways
Employment Pathways
Security officers may work alone or in a team environment under general supervision, operating with limited autonomy and judgment to complete routine but variable tasks, with some accountability and responsibility for their own outputs, work, and learning.
The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
- Security officer
- General unarmed guard
- Crowd controller
- Control room or monitoring center operator
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
- Guard dog handling
Training Pathways
Certificate II
CPP20218
Certificate II in Security Operations
Certificate III
CPP31318
Certificate III in Security Operations
CPP31418
Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
Certificate IV
CPP40719
Certificate IV in Security Management
CPP40619
Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
Diploma
CPP50619
Diploma of Security and Risk Management
Assessment
Assessment methods may include:
- Written assessment
- Project
- Role play
- Practical demonstrations
Units of Competency
Core Units
- CPPSEC2101 - Apply effective communication skills to maintain security
- CPPSEC2102 - Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team
- CPPSEC2103 - Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security
- CPPSEC2104 - Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations
- CPPSEC2105 - Provide quality services to a range of security clients
- CPPSEC2106 - Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques
- CPPSEC2107 - Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security
Elective Units
- CPPSEC2108 - Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security
- CPPSEC2109 - Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises
- CPPSEC2110 - Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security
- CPPSEC2111 - Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons
- CPPSEC2112 - Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises
- CPPSEC2113 - Escort and protect persons and valuables
- HLTAID011 - Provide first aid
Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.
Entry Requirements
Computer Literacy
As some of the training is conducted via Zoom and online, the student is required to be able to have basic computer skills in order to access the training. A dedicated computer room is available for students at our campus in Bentleigh should the student need access to a computer.
Probity Requirements
Probity requirements apply to security licensing, with the list of offences which prohibit a person from being granted a South Australian Security Agent License being listed at this link.
Students who wish to become a licensed security agent need to be able to undertake a national police check and fingerprinting prior to being issued with a license in South Australia.
These require students to not have any convictions in the last ten years or be found guilty without conviction of any Category A or B offences within the last five years.
Category A Offences
Category A offences are serious offences – indictable – or against the following Acts:
- Controlled Substances Act 1984 – for a controlled precursor or plant but not for possession
- Police Act 1998
- Criminal Code (part 5.3), Schedule to the Criminal Code Act 1995
- Surveillance Devices Act 2016 or previous legislation
- Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 – does not include crowd controllers
Category B Offences
Category B offences usually relate to dishonesty, assault and violence or against one of the following Acts:
- Security and Investigation Industry Act 1995 or Regulations, including previous legislation
- Firearms Act 1977, other than a section 15C, 18, 21A, 21AB or 26
- Controlled Substances Act 1984 – possession of a controlled drug, controlled precursor or controlled plant
- Part 3A of the Summary Offences Act 1953
- Firearms Act 2015
Personal Information Declaration
Students also need to undertake a personal information declaration to support their suitability for licensing in South Australia.
This form requires you to declare if you declare information regarding the following:
- Personal information about yourself and details of your family and close associates
- Details of your current employer and any businesses you may have run in the last 5 years or been a partner to
- Any offences history you may have
- Declare that all information provided is true and correct
People who have lived overseas in the last two years must provide a police certificate from the country where you lived, and a copy of your passport. If you can’t produce the overseas certificate, complete a statutory declaration and include a copy of your visa grant notice.