ACOT

Certificate II in Security Operations

Material Includes

CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

Course Description

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 following occupational licencing outcomes:

  • security officer – unarmed guard
  • security officer – crowd controller.

Occupational titles could include:

  • security officer
  • unarmed guard
  • crowd controller

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.

Security officers may work alone or work 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.

Occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply at the time of publication. Please refer to the CPP Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information.

Entry Requirements
International Students
Course outcomes

Completion of this course fulfills the following occupational licencing outcomes:

  • Security officer – unarmed guard
  • Security officer – crowd controller.

Occupational titles could include:

  • Security officer
  • Unarmed guard
  • Crowd controller
Education Pathways

Completion of this course provides a pathway to further learning in CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations 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
Core units
Additional support

Australia College of Trade employs staff that are trained in providing first step support where a learner has either a physical or emotional need that requires resolution. The initial step where a learner seeks out support is at no cost to the learner. If a referral to a medical or other external expert is required, the costs will be as per the practitioner’s scale of fees.

Government funding options (if relevant)

No government funding for this course.

How to enrol/apply

Expression of interest to enrol as found at www.acot.vic.edu.au

Visit our campus, 859 High Street, Thornbury, VIC, 3071, and speak to one of our friendly staff regarding enrolment. 

Call or email on the contact details below to obtain more information regarding enrolment at Australian College of Trade.