Certificate III in Security Operations

About this course

Do you want to take your career in the security sector to the next level? If you’re currently working as a security officer or crowd controller, this course could be for you.

The training will develop your skills and knowledge in broad security operations. It will also teach you the practical skills you need to be a security team leader.

In this security operations course you will learn how to:

respond to security risks
manage conflict and security risks through negotiation
monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour
contribute to team effectiveness
provide quality security services to clients.

You can also choose electives in areas that interest you, for example:

responding to security risks
monitoring security and coordinating response from control rooms
controlling people using batons
restraining people using handcuffs
controlling security risk situations using firearms
handling dogs for security patrols
cash-in-transit security procedures, and more.

Note that the availability of electives may vary depending on your selected training provider.

This training provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings, including security risk management.

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Licensing and regulatory information

If you hold a security license, you can study for additional licenses as part of the course, including:

batons and handcuffs
canine
cash-in-transit
control room operations
firearms.

Visit the Victoria Police website for more information on security officer licensing requirements.

This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.

To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
1. a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
2. an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.

Units of study

Core units

Unit title	Unit code
Contribute to team effectiveness	BSBFLM312
Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation	CPPSEC3101
Maintain operational safety and security of work environment	CPPSEC3102
Determine and implement response to security risk situation	CPPSEC3103
Coordinate monitoring and control of individual and crowd behaviour	CPPSEC3104
Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients	CPPSEC3105
Gather, organise and present security information and documentation	CPPSEC3106
Maintain work health and safety	HLTWHS003

Elective units

Unit title	Unit code
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern	CHCCCS020
Monitor electronic security equipment and respond to alarm events	CPPSEC2114
Monitor security and coordinate response from control rooms	CPPSEC3107
Store, protect and dispose of security information	CPPSEC3108
Use and maintain security databases and compile reports	CPPSEC3109
Control persons using batons	CPPSEC3110
Restrain persons using handcuffs	CPPSEC3111
Manage training and well-being of dogs for security functions	CPPSEC3112
Handle dogs for security patrols	CPPSEC3113
Control security risk situations using firearms	CPPSEC3114
Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes	CPPSEC3115
Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes	CPPSEC3116
Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes	CPPSEC3117
Inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment and rectify faults	CPPSEC3118
Implement cash-in-transit security procedures	CPPSEC3119
Load and unload cash-in-transit in secured and unsecured environments	CPPSEC3120
Control persons using empty hand techniques	CPPSEC3121
Plan provision of close protection services	CPPSEC3122
Implement close protection services	CPPSEC3123
Prepare and present evidence in court	CPPSEC3124
Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets	CPPSEC3125
Defend persons using spray	CPPSEC3126
Conduct security screening using x-ray equipment	CPPSEC3127
Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment	CPPSEC3128
Conduct security screening using explosive trace detection equipment	CPPSEC3129
Conduct security screening using hand-held metal detectors	CPPSEC3130
Select, use and maintain body armour for security purposes	CPPSEC3131
Provide First Aid	HLTAID011
Provide Advanced First Aid	HLTAID014
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy	HLTAID015
Control evacuation to muster point	PMAOMIR210
Carry out vehicle inspection	TLIB0002
Operate commercial vehicle	TLIC1051

Course providers

This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.

Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Yallourn (Newborough)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit TAFE Gippsland for course details, fees and how to apply
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