Security
Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218)
Step into the World of Security – Fast.
Quick starting career in Australia’s booming security industry. Our Certificate II
in Security Operations is your ticket to unarmed guard or crowd controller training.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
Gain practical skills in communication, crowd control, conflict management, legal responsibilities, First Aid, and basic defensive techniques — all through hands-on, scenario-based training.
🧭 Where This Course Can Take You
Once completed, you’ll be eligible to apply for your Victorian Private Security Licence (Unarmed Guard/Crowd Controller). This opens up job opportunities and you can Start working in roles such as:
- Security Guard (Unarmed)
- Crowd Controller
- Event or Venue Security Staff
- Shopping Centre Patrol
- Construction or Corporate Site Security
✅ Course Details
Duration:
4 Weeks (Full-Time) or 8 Weeks (Part-Time)Delivery:
Face-to-face, Broadmeadows campusSchedule:
Day & evening classes availableFee:
2,300 (💡 Payment plan Available)
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are the skills, knowledge and experience required to enter a qualification. These requirements may be expressed in terms of competency from a lower level qualification or vocational expertise – including job roles – or both. When entry requirements apply, they must be achieved prior to entering the qualification.
Students seeking enrolment into this qualification must be over 18 years of age and have an appropriate level of written and spoken English suitable for employment within the Private Security Industry.
These levels of written and spoken English are assessed by way of a Pre-Training Review process conducted during the enrolment process.
To gain entry into CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations, students are required to
- Completion of enrolment application
- Completion of the Pre-Training Review prior to commencement
- Completion of LLN foundation level test (this is not a barrier to entry; it helps us understand how we can support you in your learning journey with us)
Practical Work Placement
There is no work placement required in this course.
Course Structure
This course comprises of 14 units
Unit Code | Unit Name | Core / Elective |
CPPSEC2103 | Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security | Core |
CPPSEC2104 | Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations | Core |
CPPSEC2113 | Escort and protect persons and valuables | Core |
CPPSEC2106 | Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques | Core |
CPPSEC2102 | Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team | Core |
CPPSEC2101 | Apply effective communication skills to maintain security | Core |
CPPSEC2105 | Provide quality services to a range of security clients | Core |
CPPSEC2107 | Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security | Core |
CPPSEC2108 | Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security | Core |
CPPSEC2109 | Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises | Core |
CPPSEC2110 | Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security | Core |
CPPSEC2111 | Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons | Core |
CPPSEC2112 | Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises | Core |
HLTAID003* | Provide first aid | Core |
Assessment Marking System
- Satisfactory (S) result: the student’s submitted work satisfies the learning requirements and all competency standards for the unit (in accordance with the National Register www.training.gov.au).
- Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) result: the student’s submitted work does not demonstrate their understanding of all competency standards in the unit. If a student receives a ‘not yet satisfactory’ outcome, he or she will receive written feedback from a trainer/assessor, clearly outlining where the gaps are. The student will then be required to rectify these gaps and re-submit their assessment for marking.
Once a student receives a satisfactory result for all required assessment tasks a competent (C) outcome will be awarded for the entire unit. The student must demonstrate their understanding of all competency standards in each unit before receiving a competent outcome.
National Recognition
These competency have been drawn from the nationally recognised industry training package the Property Services Training Package (CPP). Upon successful completion of the training and assessment, the qualification CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations will be issued. A Record of Results (or sometimes referred to as a transcript) listing all units of competency will also be issued along with the qualification certificate. The qualification and units of competency are nationally recognised and provide individuals with a valuable qualification that can be applied throughout Australia. AICSA will issue a qualification within 30 days of the final assessment being completed
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants can apply for recognition of their existing skills and knowledge that are relevant to the units of competency within the program. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the number of units required to be completed during the program.
Students are encouraged to notify AICSA of their interest or intention to apply for RPL prior to their enrolment. We will provide you with a pre-training review questionnaire that gathers information about your prior experience. This information is then used to determine the best pathway for you to achieve competency.
Student Information
Detailed student information is provided in our Student Handbook, which is supplied with the enrolment package. This Booklet contains important information about a student’s rights and obligations, such as their right to privacy, a safe training environment, right to complaint or appeal an assessment decision, meeting course progress requirement and maintaining appropriate student behaviour. It is important that person applying for enrolment must have had reviewed this information first.
Students are expected to bring along notebook and pen to take notes, may also bring a laptop.
Award
On fulfilling the requirements, an AQF Qualification in CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations will be issued to learners within 30 days of completion of the qualification. Learners completing units but not completing the qualification will be issued with Statement of Attainment detailing the units that have been completed successfully.
Cooling Off Period
Students are eligible to cancel their enrolment by placing a formal notice of cancellation in writing to the CEO (Letter or email) within 10 business days of enrolment, without attracting a cancellation fee, unless the student has already commenced the training.
Refund Policy
For information about the refund policy please refers to the student handbook, find it on our website under ‘Student Information’ section or speak to one of our friendly customer services staff.
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Assessment Requirements
Showing Competence in all assessment is a necessary part of this program to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge set out in the competency standards. AISC will be conducting of realistic workplace tasks, project, knowledge tests, case studies, feedback from supervisors.
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face
Unique Student Identifier
Each participant enrolling in a course will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number to obtain their certificate or qualification when studying nationally recognised training in Australia. A USI gives you access to your online USI account which will help keep all your training records together. Certificates and Statements of Attainment cannot be issued without this number.
Course Fees
The Course fees for the Students include:
Tuition Fee | $ 1,500 |
Admission Fee | $ 300 |
Material Fee | $500 |
Total Fee | $2,300 |
For fee terms and conditions, payment plans and refund, please refer student handbook for international students or contact office. For other fee and charges please refer student handbook.
The fee is subject to change without prior notice.
Complaints and Appeal Process
If student has any complaint against AISC’s policies, procedure, staff, fellow students, assessments, marking or learning resources, they can obtain a complaint form, from the reception of the AISC, and submit as soon as possible for an early action
For further information about the complaints and appeal process, please refer to student handbook or speak to one of our staff.
🔄 Further Study Options:
Students may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training for the following qualifications:
- CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations