Certificate III in Close Protection Operations

CPP31418

This nationally recognised qualification is designed for individuals seeking to apply for a Queensland Bodyguard Licence and work in close personal protection roles. A bodyguard is responsible for protecting the personal safety of a specific individual under varying security assignment conditions.

The course develops the skills required to plan and prepare protective security arrangements, implement security and safety procedures during escort activities, and monitor and review the effectiveness of close protection assignments.

If you are new to the security industry and do not yet hold a Queensland Class 1 Security Licence, you must first complete the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations.

As a Close Protection (Bodyguard) Officer, your responsibilities may include:

• Conducting risk assessments and planning protective security arrangements

• Implementing close protection services during escort operations

• Managing conflict and responding to security risk situations

• Applying empty hand defensive techniques where required

• Coordinating security services and maintaining client safety

• Providing advanced first aid in emergency situations

Course Outcome

On successful completion, participants will be awarded the nationally recognised qualification:

CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations

Core Units

• CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation

• CPPSEC3103 Determine and implement response to security risk situation

• CPPSEC3105 Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients

• CPPSEC3121 Control persons using empty hand techniques

• CPPSEC3122 Plan provision of close protection services

• CPPSEC3123 Implement close protection services

• HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid

• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

• BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness

• CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

• CPPSEC3102 Maintain operational safety and security of work environment

• CPPSEC3104 Coordinate monitoring and control of individual and crowd behaviour

• CPPSEC3106 Gather, organise and present security information and documentation

• CPPSEC3108 Store, protect and dispose of security information

Entry & Assessment Requirements

Participants must:

• Be physically capable of participating in defensive tactics training

• Have sufficient English language, literacy and communication skills

• Have access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Word

Assessment requirements include:

• Performing at least 2 minutes (5 cycles) of CPR on adult and infant resuscitation manikins placed on the floor

Important Information – Licensing Requirements for Close Protection (Bodyguard)

Anyone may enrol in CPP31418; however, to work as a bodyguard in Queensland you must:

• Hold a Class 1 Security Provider Licence with a bodyguard endorsement

• Already hold a Class 1 Security Licence before adding the bodyguard endorsement

Completing this course does not automatically grant a licence. Licensing is issued separately by the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

If you do not currently hold a Class 1 Security Licence, you must first:

1. Complete CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

2. Apply for your Class 1 Security Licence through the OFT (processing is typically 4–6 weeks)

Licence & Regulatory Requirements

All Queensland Security Licences are administered by the Office of Fair Trading.

Applicants must:

• Be over 18 years of age

• Be a fit and proper person

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

Additional government fees, fingerprinting and criminal history checks apply.

Ongoing Requirements

To maintain a bodyguard endorsement, the Office of Fair Trading requires:

• Crowd Controller refresher training every 3 years (including negotiation, empty-hand techniques and first aid)

• Annual CPR training

Delivery Format

This course is delivered via blended learning (online and face-to-face).

Online Component

• Approximately 15–20 hours per unit (14 units total)

• Students progress at their own pace

• Modules are sequentially unlocked upon submission of assessments

• Includes written and case scenario-based assessments

• Ongoing assessor support via student portal

• Students have 12 months from enrolment to complete all requirements

Classroom Component

• 3-day in-person practical training session

• Includes defensive tactics and applied close protection exercises

The online component must be completed prior to attending the face-to-face practical training. Students will be prompted via their portal to arrange practical training dates once key milestones are achieved.