Certificate II in Security Operations

Certificate II in Security Operations PRS20103

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This is a nationally accredited course allows officers upon successful state licensing to perform specialist public safety and security duties. Qualified officers will be responsible for using specialist law enforcement and security equipment. Once qualified, officers may seek higher training qualifications which will guide them into specialist career pathways.

This Nationally Accredited Certificate II course is the minimum licensing requirement for Security Officers and Crowd Controllers in all Australian States. Successful candidates completing the course may be endorsed with 4 certifications upon completion of their training depending upon selected units.

1. Security Officer (Unarmed)

2. Crowd Controller (requires additional certificate III units for Queensland candidates)

3. Apply First Aid – Queensland Ambulance Service certified (additional Fee)

4. QLD Government - Dept of Main Roads - Traffic controller endorsement (additional fee)

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have demonstrated competency against all 7 core units plus 4 electives to be awarded a Certificate II in Security Operations.

To achieve the Queensland licencing requirements under the Office of Fair trading the candidate must have demonstrated competency against all 7 core units plus various seleted elective units. Contact Conwal & Associates for details on the various State Licensing requirements.

Core units - Mandatory
PRSSO201A	Communicate effectively in the security industry
PRSSO202A	Maintain workplace safety
PRSSO203A	Work effectively in the security industry
PRSSO204A	Work as part of a team
PRSSO205A	Provide security services to customers
PRSSO206A	Provide first aid (HLTFA301B Apply First Aid)
PRSSO207A	Respond to security risk situation
Elective units – Security Unarmed (Qld)
PRSSO210A	Control access to and exit from premises
PRSSO215A	Operate basic security equipment
PRSSO216A	Patrol premises
PRSSO222A	Protect self and others using basic defensive tactics

To achieve additional Queensland Licensing category requirements under the Office of Fair trading (OFT) licensing categories you must demonstrate competecny against the following units.

Elective units - Crowd Controller
PRSSO211A	Monitor and Control Individual and Crowd Behaviour
PRSSO303A	Determine response to security risk situation
PRSSO305A	Manage conflict through negotiation
PRSSO309A	Maintain security of environment
PRSSO316A	Control persons using empty hand techniques

Elective units - Bodyguard
PRSSO211A	Monitor and Control Individual and Crowd Behaviour
PRSSO303A	Determine response to security risk situation
PRSSO309A	Maintain security of environment
PRSSO316A	Control persons using empty hand techniques
PRSSO321A	Provide for the Safety of Persons at risk

Elective units - Cash in Transit
PRSSO222A	Protect self and others using basic defensive tactics
PRSSO305A	Manage conflict through negotiation
PRSSO309A	Maintain security of environment
TDTD4198B	Undertake cash in transit loading and unloading in unsecured environment
TDTO898B	Implement cash in transit security
TDTO998B	Test and inspect cash in transit security equipment

Elective units - Monitoring
PRSSO223A	Monitor Electronic Reporting Facility
PRSSO325A	Monitor Security from a Control Room

Additional Elective units available
PRSSO208A	Give evidence in court
PRSSO209A	Protect persons
PRSSO212A	Screen baggage and people
PRSSO213A	Protect valuables in transit
PRSSO214A	Control and direct traffic
PRSSO217A	Provide lost and found facility
TDT0398B	Undertake cash in transit loading and unloading in a designated secured environment
TDTB497B	Carry out vehicle inspection
TDTE701A	Use communication systems
PRSSO221A	Contribute to investigative activities
PRSSO223A	Monitor electronic reporting facility

Candidates entering these programs need to be aware of the licensing restrictions placed on applications for criminal convictions of disqualifying offences within the last 10 years. Candidates also need to be over the age of 18 years to apply for the relevant licenses.

For information pertaining to licencing restrictions your can follow the link (Good Business Guide) at http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/3943.htm or contact Conwal & Associates directly or by submitting your enquiry to info@conwalassociates.com.au

All information pertaining to this area is treated in the highest confidential manner. All information pertaining to licensing restrictions is covered within the induction course on day one.
Security & Crowd Controller licencing Application forms can be downloaded at http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au
Workshops, self paced assessments, face to face training, supervisors reports and signoffs allow easy transition throughout the course to gain the required qualification. The program length will vary depending on the officers current skill level, knowledge and recognition of prior learning, but is normally achieved over a 10 day period.

Conwal & Associates have trainers and assessors whom hold nationally accredited and recognised security and crowd control certifications.