Certificate II in Security Operations
31 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 9 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $950 - $2,700, and it usually takes about 2 months.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $950 - $2,700
- Course length
- 4 wk - 3 mo
- Providers
- 31 providers
- Cities
- 9 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $750 - $3,500. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
CPP20218 · Security Services
What it prepares you for
The Certificate II in Security Operations prepares you for work as a Security Officer.
You complete 14 core units.
From the national register
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.
What you study
14 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- CPPSEC2101Apply effective communication skills to maintain security
- CPPSEC2102Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team
- CPPSEC2103Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security
- CPPSEC2104Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations
- CPPSEC2105Provide quality services to a range of security clients
- CPPSEC2106Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques
- CPPSEC2107Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security
- CPPSEC2108Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security
- CPPSEC2109Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises
- CPPSEC2110Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Security Officer
Security Officers protect people and property. As security workers, they carry out basic guarding duties such as patrolling, monitoring security systems, static or mobile emergency response including alarms, issuing security passes to visitors, or providing site access.
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate II · This courseCertificate II in Security Operations31 providersAUD $950 - $2,700
- 02Certificate IIICertificate III in Security Operations4 providersAUD $1,500 - $2,000
- 03Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Global Security1 providerAUD $102,480
- 04Grad. CertificateGraduate Certificate of Strategic Policy1 providerAUD $22,600
- 05MastersMaster of Counter Terrorism1 providerAUD $65,800
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