Certificate III in Security Operations

CPP31318

This nationally recognised qualification is designed for individuals who already hold a Queensland Security Licence and wish to expand their skills, knowledge and leadership capabilities within security operations.

This course provides a pathway to advanced security roles, including team leadership and security risk management. Security officers at this level operate with limited supervision, exercise discretion and judgement in both predictable and unpredictable environments, and take responsibility for their own performance as well as limited responsibility for others within a team.

Please note: Enrolling in or completing this qualification does not qualify you for licensing.

As a Security Officer at this level, your responsibilities may include:

• Leading and coordinating security teams in operational environments

• Managing conflict and responding to security risk situations

• Coordinating monitoring and control of individual and crowd behaviour

• Gathering and presenting security information and documentation

• Maintaining operational safety and workplace health and safety standards

• Preparing and presenting evidence in court

Course Outcome

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

CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations

Core Units

• BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness

• CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation

• CPPSEC3102 Maintain operational safety and security of work environment

• CPPSEC3103 Determine and implement response to security risk situation

• CPPSEC3104 Coordinate monitoring and control of individual and crowd behaviour

• CPPSEC3105 Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients

• CPPSEC3106 Gather, organise and present security information and documentation

• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

• CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

• CPPSEC3108 Store, protect and dispose of security information

• CPPSEC3121 Control persons using empty hand techniques

• CPPSEC3122 Plan provision of close protection services

• CPPSEC3123 Implement close protection services

• CPPSEC3124 Prepare and present evidence in court

Entry Requirements

Participants must:

• Hold a current Queensland Security Licence

• Have sufficient English language, literacy and communication skills

• Have access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Word

• Be physically capable of participating in defensive tactics training

If you do not currently hold a Queensland Security Licence, you must first complete the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations and apply for your Security Providers Licence – Class 1 through the Office of Fair Trading (processing is typically 4–6 weeks).

Licence & Regulatory Information

This qualification does not grant a security licence.

To obtain a Security Providers Licence – Class 1, you must first complete CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations and apply through the Office of Fair Trading.

CPP31318 serves as an advanced qualification for individuals who already hold, or are pursuing, a Class 1 licence.

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 after submission of each assessment

• 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

• Dates arranged after completion of key online milestones

The online component must be completed prior to attending the face-to-face practical training.