Armed Security Guard & Cash in Transit Course (Queensland)

SEC-SG3-CIT

This comprehensive course is designed for individuals seeking to obtain a Queensland Security Guard (Employee) Weapons Licence and work in high-risk roles such as armed guarding and Cash in Transit (CIT) operations.

Participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to lawfully and safely use firearms in life-threatening situations. Training covers threat assessment, risk evaluation, lawful use of force, and the safe maintenance, storage and transport of firearms and ammunition in accordance with Queensland legislation and industry standards.

This course covers the following licence categories:

• Category C – Shotguns

• Category E – Bulletproof vests and body armour

• Category H – Handguns

As an Armed Security Guard or Cash in Transit Officer, your responsibilities may include:

• Protecting cash and valuables during collection and delivery operations

• Conducting route planning and applying situational awareness strategies

• Implementing risk minimisation techniques specific to CIT operations

• Responding to life-threatening incidents in accordance with lawful use of force principles

• Safely carrying, operating and maintaining firearms and security equipment

• Coordinating effectively with team members and control rooms

Course Outcome

On successful completion, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally recognised units:

• CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation

• CPPSEC3102 Maintain operational safety and security of the work environment

• CPPSEC3103 Determine and implement response to security risk situation

• CPPSEC3114 Control security risk situations using firearms

• CPPSEC3115 Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes

• CPPSEC3116 Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes

• CPPSEC3117 Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes

• CPPSEC3131 Select, use and maintain body armour for security purposes

Cash in Transit Units:

• CPPSEC3118 Inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment and rectify faults

• CPPSEC3119 Implement cash-in-transit security procedures

• CPPSEC3120 Load and unload cash-in-transit in secured and unsecured environments

Entry Requirements

Participants must:

• Hold the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

• Have completed all 14 modules of CPP20218

• Provide a copy of their qualification if it was not completed with our organisation

• Have sufficient English language, literacy and communication skills

• Have access to a computer with internet access

If you hold an older security qualification, you must upgrade to CPP20218 and complete this skill set to have the Cash in Transit function added to your licence. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact us for guidance.

Licence & Regulatory Requirements

To work as an Armed Security Guard or perform Cash in Transit duties in Queensland, you must hold both:

• A Security Licence (Employee Licence) – administered by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT)

• A Weapons Licence – administered by Queensland Police – Weapons Licensing

Eligibility requirements generally include:

• Being 18 years of age or older

• Being a fit and proper person

• Having no disqualifying offences under the Criminal Code within the last 10 years

• Meeting identity, documentation and fee requirements

Failure to meet these conditions may affect your ability to obtain the required licences. Applicants are strongly advised to review both Security Licence and Weapons Licence requirements prior to enrolment.

A Queensland Security Guard (Employee) Weapons Licence permits you to carry a weapon while performing licensed duties for a security organisation. It does not authorise you to acquire firearms.

Holders of a Queensland Security Guard (Weapons) Licence must complete annual recertification to maintain authority to carry a firearm. If you already hold a current licence and require renewal, enrol in our Weapons Licence Annual Refresher Course.

Delivery Format

Pre-Course Work

• 9–10 hours of online/self-paced training

• Includes student manual review and written assessments

• Must be completed prior to attending face-to-face training

Face-to-Face Training

• 5 days classroom training

• Includes a practical live-fire shoot at a range on the final day

Due to the required volume of online training, students must enrol at least one week prior to the commencement of the classroom session.