QLD Security Firearms and Defensive Tactics

CPPSS00063 – Firearms Skill Set

This specialised program is designed to meet the licensing requirements for a Queensland Security (Guard) Weapons Licence and prepare participants for armed security roles.

Delivered by experienced industry professionals with backgrounds in security, military and recreational shooting, the course develops the skills and knowledge required to safely manage high-risk situations using firearms and approved defensive equipment.

This qualification supports participants intending to work in roles such as:

• Armed Guard

• Armed Cash in Transit

• Plain Clothes Cash-in-Transit

If you are already a licensed armed security officer requiring revalidation, you must complete the Annual Firearms Re-Certification course.

This course provides training in:

• Determining appropriate responses to risk situations

• Managing incidents using firearms, ballistic vests, batons and handcuffs

• Weapon retention and disarming techniques

• Safe weapon maintenance

• Legal requirements relating to use of force

Course Outcome

On successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment supporting application to Weapons Licensing Queensland for a Security (Guard) Firearms Licence (Categories C & E), and participation in Firearms Safety (Category H).

Units of Competency

• 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

• 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

• CPPSEC3110 Control persons using baton

• CPPSEC3111 Restrain persons using handcuffs

• WSCQPS005 Demonstrate the safe use of Category H firearms

Entry Requirements

Participants must:

• Hold or be applying for a Class 1 Security Providers Licence

• Have completed CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations with the Cash In Transit function

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Have no criminal convictions within the previous 10 years (driving offences are not normally disqualifying)

• Be an Australian citizen or hold an appropriate visa to work in the Queensland security industry

• Have basic English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills

Licence & Regulatory Requirements

To qualify for a Security Licence (Guard) in Queensland, applicants must provide, with their licence application, a Statement of Attainment (issued within the last 12 months) from a Registered Training Organisation showing completion of the required units of the CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations.

Applications for Security Guard Firearms Licences are processed by the Weapons Licensing Branch of the Queensland Police. Government licensing fees are not included in the course cost.