This course is delivered as a blended program, which requires 10 days of classroom-based study and online self-study (completed prior to classroom based study).

Classroom Based Study

You have the option to complete Classroom Based Study either on the:

• Weekdays: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm for 2 weeks (including 1-hour break daily)
  OR
• Weekends: Saturday & Sunday 8am to 5pm for 5 weeks (including 1-hour break daily)

Classroom study consists of 80.0 hours and is conducted in a supervised, face-to-face environment over ten (10) days.

See "Course Batches" table below for upcoming course dates.

Online Self-study

The self-study consists of 45.0 hours of learning, and it aims to provide you with a better understanding of the course. On completion of your enrolment, you will be provided access to your self-study through our Online Learning Management System.

You must complete your self-study prior to commencement of the classroom-based sessions.

There are no formal prerequisites for Certificate II in Security Operations. However, students enrolling in this course must meet the following requirements:

1. Over 18 years of age; and
2. Complete the SLED Mandated LLN Assessment (See below); and
3. Have a current First Aid Certificate (see below); and
4. Have the resources listed below and understand the "Schedule of Fees".

SLED Mandated Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment

You are required to undertake the SLED Mandated Pre-enrolment Assessment/Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test before enrolment in the course.

The Pre-enrolment Assessment (LLN Test) is conducted by appointment only at our Head Office/College in Parramatta. To arrange a booking, please contact our team via phone, and we will schedule a suitable appointment for you.

If you have already enrolled in the NSW Security Course, once we receive your enrolment, a member of our team will contact you to book your Pre-enrolment Assessment (LLN Test) and explain the remaining enrolment requirements, including the identification documents and any other mandatory steps that must be completed before commencing the course.

Please bring your 100 Points of Identification to your appointment. The assessment takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

There is no additional cost for undertaking this assessment

If you fail to meet the minimum LLN skills required to undertake this course, you will be referred to an external provider to help with your LLN skills, or we will provide you with a full refund.

Current First Aid Requirement

You must have a current First Aid Certificate before the commencement of your Security Course.

 The First Aid Course (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid) is offered by Vigil Training College and students can enrol into this course for a fee. The unit of competency HLTAID011 Provides First Aid (First Aid) is a core unit of the qualification in CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations.

Resources Required by Students

Students enrolling in this course must have the following required resources (to complete their self-studies):

1. Computer/Laptop (ensure that you have sufficient computer literacy)
2. Reliable internet connection
3. Acrobat Reader (or similar software)

If you do not have the above-required resources, call our friendly Student Support Team before enrolling in this course. 

The student must complete the learning and assessment hours for each cluster to attain that cluster's competency. Students must achieve competency in all four clusters.

Attendance requirements

100% attendance is required. Any students absent from the course will require missing time to be made up at a future course, thereby delaying the issuance of qualification or statement of attainment and procurement of a security licence course.

Dress code Requirements

You must dress in smart casual attire and maintain good personal hygiene throughout the course.

The course assesses your overall dress and presentation while performing role-plays as per the security industry's standards.

This course is for individuals who want to obtain an NSW Security License. After the completion of this course, you may be eligible* to apply for the NSW Security License Class 1A Unarmed Guards and Crowd Controller. From 1st of June 2023, NSW Security Licence classes have changed. Refer to the SLED Facebook Page for further details.

*Eligibility for the NSW Security License:

• be 18 years of age or over;
• be a fit and proper person to hold the class of licence sought;
• have the relevant competencies and required experience;
• have successfully completed the required training (including assessment);
• be competent to carry on the security activity to which the proposed licence relates;
• be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian resident or holds:
  • a visa sponsored by a Master security licence holder, or
  • a visa for a skilled occupation that corresponds to the activities authorised by the proposed licence.; and
• obtain either an NSW Driver's Licence or Photo Card or Customer Number from Roads & Maritime Services (RMS)

NOTE: Effective the 1st of June, the NSW Security Licence Eligibility Requirements are changing. The complete eligibility criteria for the NSW Security License can be found on the NSW Police Website here.

Once you receive your Security License, you can obtain employment as a Security Officer in the following roles:

• Static Guard
• Patrolling
• Crowd Control
• Watch and Protect Property
• Loss Prevention

Further Qualification & Employment Pathways:

This course also offers a Qualification Pathway into the following courses:

• CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
• CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations

The Certificate III qualifications will allow you to obtain employment in the following roles:

• Close Protection Operative
• Armed Guard
• Bodyguard
• Cash in Transit (Unarmed)

Upon completing the course, you will be awarded thirteen units of competency. Along with the completion of HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, you will be awarded a total of 14 competencies for your qualification in CPP20218 Cert II in Security Operations.

These units of competencies have been grouped into 4 clusters and consist of the following:

Assessment Method

You will be assessed through a range of assessment methods, including knowledge-based quizzes, case studies, report-writing, role-plays assessments throughout the course.

Receiving your certificate

Students will receive their certificate within ten (10) business days from the date of completion of the course via express post.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

We do not assess student’s competencies through RPL in this course. However, upon request, we may seek approval from the SLED to evaluate the competency of a student undertaking the course through an assessment only pathway in exceptional circumstances.

Assessment Only Pathway

We offer Assessment only Pathways. This means the student may get an exemption in learning if they have an ex-Military, ex-policing or ex-security (expired licence) background.

If a student chooses this path, we will assess their existing skills and knowledge through a competency conversation and determine if they require any gap training or can proceed by just completing the SLED summative assessments. However, the student must complete the SLED pre-enrolment assessment.

Credit Transfer

We offer First Aid Training in other training programs at Vigil. The students completing First Aid training with us will automatically receive a credit transfer.

Students who already completed this training from another RTO can apply to obtain a credit transfer for this unit. Please review our credit transfer policy for more details.

After completing the NSW Security Licence Course, students will apply for their NSW Security License. Students must include the relevant documents with their licence application for NSW security license corresponding to the licence subclass.

After successfully lodging your application, you will receive fingerprint & palm-print advice, which you will need to book an appointment with your local police station for completion.

Suppose you have correctly completed your application and do not have a criminal history. In that case, generally, you can expect to receive your 'Photograph Advice' letter within approximately six weeks of having your fingerprints taken.

If the department requires further information or an ex-police officer, the process may take longer.

Once you receive your Security Licence, you can start working as a security guard under a security master license holder.

For more details, please check SLED's website.

NSW Security Licence Requirements

The potential student must satisfy the following criteria to get the NSW Security Licence:

• be 18 years of age or over;
• be a fit and proper person to hold the class of licence sought;
• have the relevant competencies and required experience;
• have successfully completed the required training (including assessment);
• be competent to carry on the security activity to which the proposed licence relates;
• be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian resident or holds:
  • a visa sponsored by a Master security licence holder, or
  • a visa for a skilled occupation that corresponds to the activities authorised by the proposed licence.; and
• obtain either an NSW Driver's Licence or Photo Card or Customer Number from Roads & Maritime Services (RMS)

NOTE: Effective the 1st of June, the NSW Security Licence Eligibility Requirements are changing. The complete eligibility criteria for the NSW Security License can be found on the NSW Police Website here.

NSW security course students are required to read and sign the NSW police P1016 declaration and Acknowledgement of Ground for Refusal of Security Licence (such as convictions, or finding of guilt, for certain declared offences and considerations such as whether the person is fit and proper to hold security licence).

Students studying CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations (full-time) through Vigil Training College may be eligible to receive Support Payments from Services Australia.

If you require further information regarding this, you can call our Student Support Team on 1800 97 97 66."