Security and Risk Management

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Certificate Courses & Diploma of Security and Risk Management

HR Training offers a range of accredited courses, as well as a Diploma of Security and Risk Management and a Dual Diploma with Business to students in Australia. In most instances, students are able to complete the Security Operations and Security Risk Management courses online and face-to-face.

Our courses allow you to become a Security Guard by applying to the licensing bodies in each state and territory. The units you need to study are similar but the licence systems for obtaining a licence are different across Australia.

Each student’s studies are customised to the requirements of their employing organisations and their individual needs. This ensures the best results and outcomes for everyone. With over 30 years’ experience in vocational training in the workplace, we provide our client organisations and students with the best options and pathways to accomplish their goals.

Below you’ll find a list of our Security Certificate courses, Diploma of Security and Risk Management and the Dual Diploma with Business.

Certificate II in Security Operations

Completion of the Certificate II in Security Operations is required by all states & territories for the issue of a Security Licence in Australia; there are no electives. If you want to work as a Security Officer, a Certificate II in Security Operations is your required pathway.

LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

The following are the current requirements, by state or territory, for issuing a Security Guard Licence (general guard, crowd control, body guard, monitoring room or firearms/armed guard).

  • Security Licence Queensland
    In Queensland, an unarmed Security Guard Licence requires 14 units to be completed.
  • Security Licence Tasmania
    In Tasmania, an unarmed Security Guard Licence requires 14 units to be completed.
  • Security Licence Tasmania Agents
    In Tasmania, an Agent Security Licence requires the completion of specific units of study for each of the Security Licences PLUS additional units specified by the Dept. of Justice in Tasmania.
  • Security Licence South Australia
    In South Australia, a Security Licence requires the completion of 14 units of study for a General Guarding Licence and Crowd/Venue Control Licence.
  • Security Licence Western Australia
    In WA you can only complete the Security Licence course face-to-face in a classroom, small group setting or a one-on-one session at our training venue located at Kelmscott. ONLINE training is NOT able to be delivered in WA due to regulations in that state (online learning is available elsewhere in Australia).
    Please see WA Police Certificate of Approval for Security licence (2021 to 2024) here.
    Please find WA Police Certificate of Approval for Firearms (2021 to 2024) here.
  • Security Licence ACT
    In the ACT, you need to complete 14 units to apply for a General Patrol Guard or Crowd Controller Security Licence.
  • Security Licence Victoria
    In Victoria, we offer the Certificate II in Security Operations, but we do not offer a course that leads to gaining a Security Licence in Victoria.
  • Security Licence Northern Territory
    In the NT, a Security Officer and/or Crowd Controller Licence requires 14 units of study to be completed. If you are offered work before you have finished your training, you can apply for a Provisional Licence.
  • Security Licence NSW
    In NSW, we offer the Certificate II in Security Operations, but we do not offer a course that leads to gaining a Security Licence in this state
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Certificate III in Security Operations

This course is suitable for current Security Officers wanting to study more advanced, specialised skills, for example crowd control, body-guarding, monitoring room operations and so on. Essentially, they want to make security their career.

Note: In Queensland, the following two units need to be completed every 3 years as a REFRESHER for the Crowd Controller Licence.

Certificate III in Close Protection Operations

This is the certificate you need to complete if you wish to be a BODYGUARD. It’s aimed at Licensed Security Officers who want to increase their skills and knowledge, building a career within the security industry.

Certificate IV in Security Management

This certificate course is the pathway for a career in Security and Risk Management. It’s suitable for guards wanting to move into the area of managing risk.

Diploma of Security and Risk Management

The Diploma of Security and Risk Management is for experienced Security Officers. To undertake this Diploma, students will need a breadth of skills and knowledge relating to coordinating security operations and managing Security Officers. They will also require some experience in managing risk. The prerequisite for enrolling in Diploma of Security and Risk Management is the completion of a Certificate IV in Security Management. 

Diploma of Security and Risk Management & Diploma of Business

The Dual Diploma of Security and Risk Management and Diploma of Business gives participants the opportunity to add more business skills to their security background. It’s suitable for highly experienced Security Guards, who have completed the Certificate IV in Security Management and either want to gain a promotion at work or start their own security company.

For more information on any of our accredited security courses, Diploma of Security and Risk Management or our Dual Diploma with Business, contact us on 07 3289 4444 or send us an email enquiry. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals.