CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
This qualification reflects the role of a security officer, responsible for maintaining safety and security by patrolling, protecting or guarding property while unarmed, and screening entry, monitoring behaviour and removing persons from premises. This qualification is intended to align with the following occupational licensing outcomes: security officer – unarmed guard…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of a security officer, responsible for maintaining safety and security by patrolling, protecting or guarding property while unarmed, and screening entry, monitoring behaviour and removing persons from premises.
This qualification is intended to align with the following occupational licensing outcomes:
security officer – unarmed guard
security officer – crowd controller.
Occupational titles could include:
security officer
unarmed guard
crowd controller
It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings including, but not limited to:
armed guarding
cash-in-transit
close protection
control room operations
guard dog handling.
Security officers may work alone or work in a team environment under general supervision, operating with limited autonomy and judgment to complete routine but variable tasks, with some accountability and responsibility for their own outputs, work and learning.
Occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may apply at the time of publication. Please refer to the CPP Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information.
Course Descriptions
This course is designed for employment as a security officer in events, retail or hospitality venues, private enterprises, educational and government institutes, and a wide range of organisations where crowd control, security, or patrols are required.
This course is designed for employment as a security officer and/or to continue higher studies in relevant courses. Students will need to complete 14 core units to attain the qualification.
REQUIREMENTS
Age Requirements
All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at Zenith.
English Language Requirements
International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:
i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course or an IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of Zenith’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program.
Results older than two years are not acceptable.
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ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United States
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iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at Zenith’s campus as part of the enrolment process.
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