Security Guard Course Sydney
CPP20218: Certificate II in Security Operations
One of Sydney’s leading security guard course
Gain the qualifications necessary for a job in the security industry with Multisec Training’s security guard course.
Taught by instructors with decades of experience in law enforcement and the security industry.
Recognised as one of the highest quality training course in Sydney, this program provides participants with a fast route to success in just 10 days.
SLED Certified Training Course
Nationally recognised Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218) course gives you the skills, knowledge and qualifications you need to apply for a Class 1AC security licence and become a security officer capable of protecting yourself and those around you.
No Prior Experience Necessary
For those with no background in security, our helpful staff can provide comprehensive assistance to ensure qualification.
Prior Experience Recognised
If you have a military, law enforcement or security background, we also offer an assessment only pathway to your qualification in recognition of your experience.
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| Course start date | Course end date | Cost | Duration | Enquire today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2023 | 15/12/2023 | $900.00 | 10 day course | Enquire now |
| 09/12/2023 | 21/01/2024 | $900.00 | 10 day Weekend course | Enquire now |
| 08/01/2024 | 19/01/2024 | $900.00 | 10 day course | Enquire now |
| 22/01/2024 | 02/02/2024 | $900.00 | 10 day course | Enquire now |
| 03/02/2024 | 03/03/2024 | $900.00 | 10 day weekend course | Enquire now |
| 05/02/2024 | 16/03/2024 | $900.00 | 10 day course | Enquire now |
| 19/02/2024 | 01/03/2024 | $900.00 | 10 day course | Enquire now |
The First Aid course is to be completed prior to starting the Certificate II Security Operations course.
Certificate:
CPP20218: Certificate II in Security Operations
Online Duration:
Completed prior to course commencement
Classroom Duration:
10 days of face-to-face instruction
Cost:
$900 (weekday course), $1,200 (weekend course)
As a Security Office, your key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring safety and security through regular patrols and surveillance.
- Safeguarding and protecting property and assets without the use of weapons.
- Conducting thorough screening and inspection of individuals and items entering the premises.
- Monitoring and assessing the behavior and activities of individuals within the designated area.
- Taking appropriate action, including the removal of individuals, when necessary, to maintain order and security on the premises.
Acquire vital skills from industry experts
Immerse yourself in a training program led by seasoned trainers who possess extensive backgrounds in the security industry and law enforcement. With their invaluable expertise, you will receive exceptional guidance and support throughout your course and beyond. Our commitment to your success extends beyond the training period, ensuring you gain the knowledge and qualifications necessary to apply for a Class 1A security licence. With this comprehensive support system, you’ll be well-prepared to embark on a successful security career.Units Covered in the Security Guard Training Course
The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations consists of a set of core units and elective units that cover various aspects of security operations. The specific units may vary depending on the training provider, but common units may include:
- CPPSEC2101 Apply effective communication skills to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2102 Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team.
- CPPSEC2103 Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2104 Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations.
- CPPSEC2105 Provide quality services to a range of security clients.
- CPPSEC2106 Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques.
- CPPSEC2107 Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security.
- CPPSEC2108 Screen people, personal effects, and items to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2109 Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises.
- CPPSEC2110 Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2111 Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons.
- CPPSEC2112 Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises.
- CPPSEC2113 Escort and protect persons and valuables.
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid (credit transfer).
The NSW Security Licence Training Course covers the requirements of Nationally recognised qualification CPP20218 Certificate II in security operations.
Multisec Training provides outstanding support both during and after your security guard training course, you will be supported to gain the knowledge and qualifications required to apply for a Class 1A security licence, unarmed security guard.
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Why choose our premium security training in Sydney?
We guarantee you a job
Providing personal support from start to finish, we’ll find every student who gains a security licence a role either at our own Multisec Security or via our partnerships with leading NSW security firms.
10-day security licence
While many courses take 15 days, we were the first to streamline a course that lets you apply for your security licence after 10 days. The course is fully approved by the NSW Police Force’s SLED.
Qualified & certified
We tick all the boxes: A fully licensed and insured SLED-approved (No. 20/054) registered training organisation (RTO# 45548 M/L 000104107).
Decades of experience
The owners have been involved in the Australian law enforcement and security industry for over 40 years, attracting the leading trainers.
100% focused on you
If studying is not your strength, don’t worry. We offer one-on-one help with the course content and workload. We also support you with all the documentation to apply for your security licence.
New courses starting now
We’re ready when you are, with new courses starting regularly. As a Multisec student, you also have after-hours access to our SLED-approved trainers 7 days a week.
State-of-the-art facilities
Learn in ease and comfort with online assessment, digital screens, wi-fi, modern training classrooms, experience trainers and plenty of free onsite and street parking.
Train on the weekends
We now offer a security guard training course that runs over 5 weekends. So you have even more flexibility if you need to work around your job or personal schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
The CPP20218-Certificate II Security Operations has been nationally recognised and upon completion, successful candidates are qualified to obtain a Class 1A Security Licence in NSW.
These is another fee from NSW Police to obtain the actual licence.
Sydney Training Centre in Auburn.
- $1100.00 Currently Weekday Course
- $1300.00 Weekend Course
How much does a NSW Security Licence Cost from NSW Police?
When you apply for a security licence through NSW Police, or renew your existing licence, you can choose to have a one year or a five year licence.
| Application Type | 1 Yr | 5 Yr |
| New application | $160 | $640 |
| On-time renewal | $140 | $560 |
Our streamlined 10-day course was the first of its kind and has been approved by the NSW Police Force’s SLED, significantly faster than the regular 15-day course.
Although there are no specific entry requirements to become a security guard, a good level of education is an advantage.
Prerequisites Check Your Illegibility
Before you start searching for jobs as a security guard, it is important to check your eligibility. If you have any criminal convictions, you will not be granted a NSW Security Licence.
Also, the NSW Police Force and most employers will carry out background checks and although not all criminal charges will rule you out of all security guard jobs, there are certain offenses that will prohibit you from getting your security licence.
If you have a criminal conviction and are not sure if you still qualify for a security licence, call Multisec Training on 1300 891 503 to discuss.
Visa Requirements to be a Security Guard
You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent Australian resident to become a Security Guard in NSW. The visa you require must be unlimited to work in Australia, it cannot be a student or working holiday visa. Or you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent Australian resident to become a Security Guard in NSW.
- You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a NSW Security Licence and to commence this course
- You must provide identification equivalent to 100 points
- The Pre-Course Literacy Assessment assessment must be successfully completed
- The required pre-course volume of learning and training must be completed prior to commencement of face to face training
- You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent Australian resident or a holder of a Visa that entitles you to work in Australia (other than a student or working holiday visa)
- No criminal history
- Requirements from NSW Police Force.
You will also need a copy of a current First Aid Certificate that a Nationally Recognised Training Provider has issued. The copy of your First Aid Certificate must also be certified by a justice of the peace.
As a Security Officer you will be responsible for completing the following duties
- Removing a person from premises
- Monitoring the behaviour of others, Crowd Control.
- Screening persons for entry
- Protection, guard a property, unarmed
- Security patrols
The candidate sought to hold a Security Licence in NSW must operate as a Security Guard in NSW and be employed by a master licensee, or hold a master licence of their own.
You must also apply to the Security Licence Enforcement Directorate (SLED) for a licence. At the time of applying, you must provide SLED with 100 points of ID, your current first aid certificate and a CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations.
Once you decide to enrol into a NSW Security Licence course, you will be required to undertake a number of LLN tests.
This Pre-Course learning, LNN, language, literacy and numeracy skills. It is a test to evaluate people’s ability to understand and interpret daily situations, including work-related tasks. It believes that different training processes and live experiences significantly impact an individual’s ability to read, write, speak and make calculations for everyday life. The test involves exercises and quizzes prior to commencing your face to face security training classes.
The pre-learning can at times make the length of the security license course go for up to five weeks. However, you are in control of this and could, provided you reduce the length of time you take to do the pre-learning, which of course if self-paced, to as little as 3 weeks. This includes a week of pre-learning and 2 weeks face to face.
10 Days Face to Face learning is required to complete the Certificate 11 in Security Operations.
The security licence course is a short training course to change your Career to become a Security Guard in NSW
Multisec Training was the first provider in NSW to offer a Security Licence Enforcement Directorate approved Security Licence Course that went for two weeks.
All other providers at that time were only offering a three-week course. A number of providers have now followed suit, seeing the benefit to industry and to the students in a shorter, more targeted and relevant security licence course.
As previously stated, the length of Multisec Training’s security course is ten days face to face learning, as well as a number of days pre-learning.
Multisec Training has a number of very experienced trainers who come from various areas of the NSW Security and Law Enforcement industries.
Multisec Training is an Registered training organisation RTO 45548 and approved provider by the SLED, Multisec Training has been operating in the security sector for a number of years and provides Premium security training in Sydney.
This is to say, a training company that is approved to deliver the security licence course in NSW. A list of training providers can be located on the Security Licensing Enforcement Directorate website.
To obtain a security licence in NSW, you must first complete a CPP20218 Certificate II Security Operations, then you can apply to one of the NSW based approved training providers.
The length of the course with Multisec Training is 10 days face to face. If the pre-learning is taken into consideration, the length of the course could be as long as 5 weeks. However, you are able to reduce the actual length of the course if you are able to do your pre-learning quicker. Within the security license course , 13 units of competency need to be completed, to qualify for the security licence certificate. These units are:
- CPPSEC2101 Apply effective communication skills to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2102 Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team.
- CPPSEC2103 Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2104 Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations.
- CPPSEC2105 Provide quality services to a range of security clients.
- CPPSEC2106 Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques.
- CPPSEC2107 Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security.
- CPPSEC2108 Screen people, personal effects, and items to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2109 Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises.
- CPPSEC2110 Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2111 Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons.
- CPPSEC2112 Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises.
- CPPSEC2113 Escort and protect persons and valuables.
Multisec Training delivers the security licence course in Auburn Sydney, at 15 / 191 Parramatta Road, AUBURN NSW 2144 with free onsite parking for our students.
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