Security Training
Certificate II in Security Operations - CPP20211

Security Guard / Crowd Controller / Bodyguard License Course

Any person wishing to gain employment within the security industry in Queensland must hold a Security License issued by the Office of Fair Trading. This license comprises three functions:

Security officer unarmed

Crowd controller

Bodyguard

To obtain the security officer unarmed license you must have first completed an approved training course. Certificate II in Security Operations will enable you to apply for this license. The units required to be completed for this course are:

CPPSEC2001A - Communicate effectively in the security industry
CPPSEC2002A - Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry
CPPSEC2003A - Work effectively in the security industry
CPPSEC2004A - Respond to security risk situation
CPPSEC2005A - Work as part of a security team
CPPSEC2006A - Provide security services to clients
CPPSEC2009A - Give evidence in court
CPPSEC2011A - Control access to and exit from premises
CPPSEC2012A - Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour
CPPSEC2014A - Operate basic security equipment
CPPSEC2015A - Patrol premises
CPPSEC2017A - Protect self and others using basic defence tactics
HLTFA301B - Apply first aid

In addition to this, to obtain the crowd controller and bodyguard license you must also complete an additional five units from Certificate III in Security Operations. The additional units required to be completed for this course are:

CPPSEC3002A - Manage Conflict Through Negotiation
CPPSEC3003A - Determine Response to Security Risk Situation
CPPSEC3007A - Maintain Security of Environment
CPPSEC3013A - Control Persons Using Empty Hand Techniques
CPPSEC3018A - Provide for the Safety of Persons at Risk.

All units listed above are included in our Security Guard / Crowd Controller course.

Please note: if you are performing crowd control duties in a licensed venue, you will be required to have completed a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course. For more information or to enrol in the RSA Course, click here.

For further information regarding the different types of security licenses and application processes and fees, click here.

Course Delivery Method

Face-to-face four (4) day course: This course is conducted fortnightly, Monday to Thursday commencing at 8.30am and runs for approximately seven (7) hours each day. The training is delivered by instructors with 'real life' experience in the security industry. We recommend that people without prior industry experience participate in this course.

Flexible delivery one (1) day attendance required: This course is conducted fortnightly on Saturday commencing at 8.30am and runs for approximately seven (7) hours. This option allows participants to complete their workbooks at home, self-paced, prior to course commencement. The training covers revision of the law, practical components and role plays. This course is designed for persons who have had prior experience in security, policing, corrections or the military.

If you do not hold a current First Aid Certificate, we conduct the first aid course fortnightly on Sunday (the same weekend as the flexible delivery course) commencing at 8.30am and runs for approximately eight (8) hours. The cost of this course is $100.00 when booked with your security course. Please contact our office for group and onsite bookings