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Certificate II in Security Operations

CPP20218
Business & adminCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
14Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
114Training providers
Jan 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CPP20218, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Security Officer
Industries
Public Safety and SecuritySecurity OperationsAsset Security
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CPP20218 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 14 units, all of them core. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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CPPSEC2101Apply effective communication skills to maintain security
CPPSEC2102Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team
CPPSEC2103Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security
CPPSEC2104Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations
CPPSEC2105Provide quality services to a range of security clients
CPPSEC2106Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques
CPPSEC2107Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security
CPPSEC2108Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security
CPPSEC2109Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises
CPPSEC2110Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security
CPPSEC2111Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons
CPPSEC2112Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises
CPPSEC2113Escort and protect persons and valuables
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CPP20218 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

114 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ACADEMUS TRAINING INSTITUTEBased in NSW · Registered since 2025→
ACESGroupBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
Advance-Forward RTOBased in QLD · Registered since 2017→
Alana Kaye CollegeBased in NT · Registered since 2010→
ALLEGIANCE INVESTIGATIONS AND SECURITY SERVICESBased in NSW · Registered since 1998→
Alpha Beta College AustraliaBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Apex TrainingBased in NSW · Registered since 2026→
APS Training GroupBased in QLD · Registered since 2008→
Asset CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2008→
Asset TrainingBased in TAS · Registered since 2004→
Assurance Training CollegeBased in VIC · Registered since 2017→
ATARO PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2015→
ATTN PTY LTDBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
Australian Academy of Future Education Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2024→
Australian College For International StudentsBased in VIC · Registered since 2016→
Australian Education Excellence Centre Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2022→
Australian Education Excellence Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2026→
Australian Employment Training Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2024→
Australian Institute of Skills Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
AUSTRALIAN LEADING INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYBased in VIC · Registered since 2017→
Australian Security Education & Consulting Pty LtdBased in ACT · Registered since 2003→
Australian Training Academy Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Australian Training InstituteBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
AWDIBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.