Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 3:29 PM AWST

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Certificate III in Security Operations

Certificate III in Security Operations

Qualification
National Code:
CPP30411
State Code:
W973
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0999 - Other Society And Culture
Original TGA Release Date
27/01/2013
Approved Date
26/07/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
236
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2021
VET Act Conditions
Must have completed a Certificate II in Security Operations
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 21/10/2021 Current Approved
4.00 27/01/2013 Replaced Transition (Replaced)
Description

Not Applicable

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
Fourteen (14) units of competency:
- eight (8) core units
- six (6) elective units.

The elective units are chosen as follows:
- six (6) units from the elective units below listed below
- two (2) of the units may be chosen from Certificate II, III or IV qualifications in CPP07 or another current Training Package, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and no more than 1 unit is from Certificate II.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0712 BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
D1407 CPPSEC3006A Coordinate a quality security service to clients 4 Unit of competency
D1404 CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation 20 Unit of competency
D1408 CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment 20 Unit of competency
D1402 CPPSEC3001A Maintain workplace safety in the security industry 4 Unit of competency
D1403 CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation 8 Unit of competency
D1028 BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
D1406 CPPSEC3005A Prepare and present security documentation and reports 8 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Six (6) units to be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD146 HLTFA311A Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
WC068 CPPSEC2011B Control access to and exit from premises 10 Unit of competency
D1415 CPPSEC3014A Control persons using baton 10 Unit of competency
D1414 CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques 8 Unit of competency
D1409 CPPSEC3008A Control security risk situations using firearms 20 Unit of competency
D1424 CPPSEC3023A Coordinate biometric equipment and systems 10 Unit of competency
D1417 CPPSEC3016A Defend persons using spray 6 Unit of competency
D1225 CPPCMN3002A Develop a traffic management plan 40 Unit of competency
D1412 CPPSEC3011A Handle dogs for security patrol 12 Unit of competency
WC071 CPPSEC3051A Implement cash-in-transit security procedures 40 Unit of competency
WC072 CPPSEC3052A Inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment 30 Unit of competency
WC070 CPPSEC3050A Load and unload cash in transit in an unsecured environment 30 Unit of competency
D1422 CPPSEC3021A Maintain and use security database 8 Unit of competency
D1411 CPPSEC3010A Manage dogs for security functions 12 Unit of competency
D1387 CPPSEC2012A Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour 20 Unit of competency
D1421 CPPSEC3020A Monitor security from control room 10 Unit of competency
D1420 CPPSEC3019A Operate specialised security equipment 20 Unit of competency
D1418 CPPSEC3017A Plan and conduct evacuation of premises 20 Unit of competency
D1410 CPPSEC3009A Prepare and present evidence in court 16 Unit of competency
D1419 CPPSEC3018A Provide for the safety of persons at risk 40 Unit of competency
D1416 CPPSEC3015A Restrain persons using handcuffs 10 Unit of competency
D1413 CPPSEC3012A Store and protect information 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D217 CPP30407 Certificate III in Security Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEG6 CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09760) SECURITY OFFICER Traineeship