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Certificate II in Security Operations – NSW

CPP20218 Nationally Recognised Training CRICOS 18 days
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Qualification
CPP20218
Duration
18 days
Delivery
On campus · Face-to-face
Intakes
Monthly
Course overview Getting in What you’ll study Your journey Upcoming intakes Where it leads Where it takes you Payment Keep exploring
Course overview

Qualification overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in security industry roles at the operational level in New South Wales. It covers crowd control, static guarding, patrol, alarm response and basic security operations. Completion supports licensing with NSW Police's Licensing & Enforcement.

What you'll learn

  • Apply security industry legislative and regulatory requirements
  • Apply security industry terminology and communication
  • Apply first aid
  • Operate as a security officer
  • Screen people and items
  • Conduct patrols
  • Manage conflict through negotiation
Getting in

Entry requirements

  1. 1Must be 18 years of age or older
  2. 2Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent
  3. 3Must hold or be eligible to hold a NSW security licence
  4. 4Must not have a criminal history that would disqualify a licence application
The LLN check is built into your application.A short language, literacy and numeracy assessment runs online as part of the apply flow — no separate booking, with instant feedback.
Course structure

What you'll study

  • CPPSEC2001 Apply security industry legislative and regulatory requirements
  • CPPSEC2002 Apply security industry terminology and communication
  • CPPSEC2003 Apply first aid
  • CPPSEC2005 Operate as a security officer
  • CPPSEC2007 Screen people and items
  • CPPSEC2009 Conduct patrols
  • CPPSEC2016 Manage conflict through negotiation
Your journey

From enquiry to qualified

Enrolment at ALIT is simple and supported. Here's every step — including the short LLN check that helps us set you up to succeed.

  1. STEP 01
    Enquire
    Chat to an advisor about fit, timing and fees.
  2. STEP 02
    Apply online
    Submit your details in about 10 minutes.
  3. STEP 03
    LLN assessment
    A short online check so we can set you up to succeed.
    ~20 min
  4. STEP 04
    Confirm & enrol
    Review your offer and lock in your start date.
  5. STEP 05
    Study
    Learn with trainer support throughout.
  6. STEP 06
    Graduate
    Receive your nationally recognised qualification.
Start dates

Upcoming intakes

No intakes are currently scheduled. Talk to an advisor to be notified as soon as the next start date is confirmed.
Where it leads

Your pathway

This qualification is a stepping stone, not a dead end — keep building on it.

You are hereCPP20218 – Certificate II in Security Operations – NSW
Next stepCPP30619 – Certificate III in Investigative Services
Where it takes you

Career outcomes

Security Guard

Crowd Controller

Static Guard

Patrol Officer

Loss Prevention Officer

Fees & payment

Payment

Figures are an indicative guide and may vary at enrolment. Talk to an advisor for a quote based on your situation.

Course fee
$1,500
On campus · Face-to-face
  • All learning materials included
  • Nationally recognised certificate
Other fees
  • Uniform and equipment fee$150
Not sure what you'll pay? Eligibility for subsidies and payment plans depends on your residency and prior study. An advisor can give you an exact figure in one short call.