Certificate II in Security Operations (SA)

Who Will Benefit from This Course?

This qualification is designed for people with:

• Little to no experience, wishing to enter the security workforce

• Related experience (e.g. Police Force or Defence Force), who wish to utilise their existing skills and knowledge in the security industry

• Specific experience in the field of security

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What Does the Course Cover?

To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully demonstrate competency in fourteen (14) core units. There are no elective units. This course is delivered in six (6) clusters, covering all the required units of competency, including:

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Cluster 1 – WHS & Security Risks

• 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

• CPPSEC2113 Escort and protect persons and valuables

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Cluster 2 – Defensive Techniques and Legal

• CPPSEC2106 Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques

• CPPSEC2102 Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team

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Cluster 3 – Client Services and Quality

• CPPSEC2101 Apply effective communication skills to maintain security

• CPPSEC2105 Provide quality services to a range of security clients

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Cluster 4 – Screening and Patrol

• CPPSEC2107 Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security

• CPPSEC2108 Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security

• CPPSEC2109 Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises

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Cluster 5 – Crowd Control & Licensed Venues

• 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

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Cluster 6 – First Aid

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

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Course Outcome and Security Licensing

By successfully completing this qualification, you will be issued an official certificate: CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations.

This qualification meets the training requirements to apply for a Security Agent’s Licence for Security Officer, Crowd-Venue Control and General Guarding in South Australia.

To obtain a Security Agent’s Licence in SA, you must meet the following additional requirements and apply through the Office of Consumer and Business Services (CBS).

These requirements include:

• Being over 18 years of age

• Not having been convicted of relevant offences

• Undertaking a national police check and fingerprinting

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Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of a Security Officer include the ability to deal with various security threats and challenges and perform physical tasks daily. Therefore, learners must be:

• Physically strong and fit, including able to quickly respond to visual and auditory cues in the environment

• Able to work on their feet for extended periods of time

• Able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a minimum of 2 minutes

Further information can be found at:
SA.GOV.AU - Security Agent Licence

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Where Will the Course Be Held?

Our courses are generally held at our purpose-built training facility in Para Hills, South Australia, however we also deliver this course at client and Workforce Australia provider sites.

Please call us or submit an enquiry for more information on our site locations

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Entry Requirements

Nexar Training Academy requires learners to:

• Provide photo identification prior to enrolment being accepted

• Be over the age of 18

• Have the required level of Language, Learning and Numeracy (LLN) skills for the course (ACSF Level 2). If you require further information, please contact us

To be eligible to apply for a security licence, you must not pose a risk to public safety. This process may include fingerprinting and a criminal history check. Please refer to the section on Security Licensing for more information.

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Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for students looking to enrol in this course.

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How Will the Course Be Delivered?

This course can be undertaken via three delivery options:

• 6 days face-to-face with blended delivery including self-paced online learning (recommended for learners with prior experience)

• 15 days face-to-face with pre-reading

• 18 days fully face-to-face (recommended for new starters)

Our 6-day face-to-face (F2F) blended course requires learners to complete self-paced online study and written assessments before and after the F2F training days. Self-paced modules are delivered online and require learners to have access to a laptop or computer with internet access. All modules must be completed within 3 months of attending the F2F component.

Our 15- and 18-day face-to-face courses provide learners with the opportunity to complete the full course in a classroom environment and do not require completion of online self-paced modules. The 15-day course does require learners to commit to a series of pre-reading tasks before commencement.

All courses consist of practical workshops and assessments delivered by our experienced security trainers and assessors, where you will learn and practise essential skills under supervision in defensive tactics, crowd control, and more.

Please contact us to discuss which delivery option will be best suited to your needs.

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How Will Assessment Be Conducted?

Assessment will be through:

• Written questions, answers and projects to demonstrate knowledge

• Practical simulations of workplace activities to demonstrate skills and understanding

Learners must attend all training sessions and complete all modules.

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Attendance

Learners must complete all self-paced modules and attend all face-to-face workshops (8:30 am – 4:30 pm). Any missed workshops will require re-attendance in a later course and may affect progression in the current course.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)

All prospective learners enrolling in the course are entitled to apply for RPL and CT. Please contact us for more information or refer to our policies on our website.

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Course Fees

Course fees vary depending on the mode of delivery:

• 6 days – $895

• 15 days – $1,020

• 18 days – $1,300

Course fees are subject to change. Further details on our fees and charges policy can be found on our website. Discounts may be available for group bookings.

Note: Security licensing fees are payable directly to CBS and are separate from course fees unless alternative arrangements have been made.

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Additional Information

Please refer to our student handbook for further information about:

• Fees

• Cancellations and refunds

• Privacy

• Enrolment process

• Student support

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Career Pathways

The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

• Security officer

• Unarmed guard

• Crowd controller

• Control room operator

This qualification also provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings, including:

• Armed guarding

• Cash-in-transit

• Close protection

• Guard dog handling

Students who complete this course may wish to further their studies in the security or public safety industries with qualifications such as:

• CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations

• CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management