- Course Code: COFC
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Corrections Officer Firearms Course
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Courses are delivered on-site or at an agreed training facility in partnership with correctional services providers. This course is not available directly to the public.
Course Overview
Corrections Officer Firearms Course
This course is specifically designed for correctional officers who are required to possess and use firearms as part of their official duties in state or privately operated correctional facilities. Asset College offers two distinct delivery options:
- Initial Firearms Course (5 days plus online learning)
Covers CSCSAS030 – Monitor control centre operations and CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm. - Annual Firearms Refresher Course (1 day)
Covers CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm to ensure continued competency and compliance.
Both programs can be contextualised to align with the specific firearm types used in the officer’s workplace, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns.
Please note: This training is not available for public enrolment. It is delivered exclusively by arrangement with correctional service providers.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will:
- Develop skills in the safe operation, maintenance, and handling of firearms in correctional environments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of use-of-force principles relevant to firearm use in custodial settings.
- Meet the training and regulatory requirements for firearms use by correctional officers in the applicable state or territory.
- Receive a Statement of Attainment listing the completed unit(s) from the CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.
Entry Requirements
This training is restricted to current employees of government or private correctional facilities. Participants must:
- Be currently employed as a correctional officer.
- Be formally nominated or approved by their employer or department representative.
- Meet state/territory legislative and probity requirements for firearm possession and use. This may exclude individuals with:
- Certain criminal convictions
- History of domestic or other violence
- Drug-related offences
- In some jurisdictions, pass a psychological or medical assessment.
Asset College works closely with employers to ensure screening processes meet all legal and organisational requirements.
Units of Competency
| Course Type | Units Included |
| Initial Course | – CSCSAS030 – Monitor control centre operations – CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm |
| Annual Refresher | – CSCSAS035 – Operate and maintain a firearm |
These units are nationally recognised and form part of the CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice.
Delivery Options
Courses are delivered on-site or at an agreed training facility in partnership with correctional services providers. Options include:
- Initial Course: Five days of face-to-face instruction with additional online components.
- Refresher Course: One-day face-to-face training focused on skills maintenance and regulatory compliance.
Firearms training will be tailored to the types of weapons in operational use at the facility.
Pathways
Successful participants may pursue further qualifications relevant to the corrections and public safety sectors, including:
- CSC40122 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
- 11141NAT Certificate IV in Firearms (Specialist qualification available through Asset College)
- 111346NAT Diploma of Operational Safety (New Asset College program designed for frontline safety professionals)
Course Fees
Please contact Asset College directly to request a tailored quote or to organise a training delivery proposal for your facility.
Licensing Requirements
This training does not lead to a civilian firearms licence. However, it is designed to satisfy the regulatory training requirements for correctional officers to be authorised to possess and use firearms during the course of their duties, under the relevant jurisdiction’s legislation.
Asset College will ensure alignment with each state or territory’s training and operational requirements as part of the custom delivery process.
I very much enjoyed my training. We had some fun as we learned and it is always great to have the trainer relate the material to real-life issues and events.
I’ve been a trainer myself for years and often find the training I attend to be a bit dry and lifeless. The trainer kept us awake and entertained and made sure we knew what we were doing. It was fun and refreshing.
Steve Allen
Duration
5 days
Times
8.30am - 5.00pm
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