CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

Entry Requirements

There are no previous academic qualifications needed to enrol for the security course, making it perfect for international students starting out in the industry or who are looking to do so.

There are, however, some minimum security training requirements which must be met to enrol, and it is a student’s own responsibility to ensure they meet them. All students must:

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a basic level of physical fitness.
Possess adequate written and verbal English skills.
Have competent literacy and numeracy skills.
Bring their own laptop, tablet, or device to class.

Course Details

The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is the official qualification needed to apply for the security licence necessary for entry-level security jobs.

As a CRICOS provider, our security licence course is perfect for international or overseas students in Australia on an international visa who want to begin a career in security. The extensive, three week security training you receive with Skills Training College will has help teach domestic and international students how to safely protect venues, property, people, and most importantly, yourself.

Once you’ve completed your training you’ll be able to handle security risk situations as a security officer, security guard, or crowd controller, among other possible jobs. The sooner you begin, the sooner you’ll open even more opportunities in your new security career pathway.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

In our CRICOS registered security courses you’ll learn the skills you need to find a job in Australia’s security industry.

Upon completion, you’ll be able to guard or patrol a property, screen people and monitor behaviour, resolve conflict, defend both yourself and others, and perform first aid.

You’ll also learn how to correctly handle and use security equipment like hand scanners and two-way radios.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Successful completion of our security training course has helped international students gain employment in a number of industries from private security industry to hospitality. Some security job opportunities that could become available to you after completing this course include:

Security guard or security officer
Crowd control at licensed venues or major events, including concerts, conventions, or stadiums
Retail loss prevention
Airport security gate screening
Control room operator

As an entry level security course, these opportunities are only the beginning of a new career in security. There will be even more opportunities down the line once you’ve built up some experience or completed additional training.