NSW Class 1A Security Officer and Crowd Controller

A Class 1 licence, also known as a security operative licence, is the most common security licence in NSW.

Duration

Online plus 10 days

Times

8am - 5pm

State

Study Method

Available Location and Date

NEW SOUTH WALES

Parramatta
7 April – 17 April, 2025
22 April – 2 May, 2025
12 May – 23 May, 2025
26 May – 6 June, 2025

Albury - 12 May – 23 May, 2025

Bathurst - 13 May – 23 May, 2025

Griffith - 26 May – 6 June, 2025

Coffs Harbour - 11 June – 20 June, 2025

Nowra - 17 June – 27 June, 2025

NSW Class 1A Security Officer and Crowd Controller

CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

This course is for new entrants to the security industry looking to obtain a NSW Class 1A Security Officer and Crowd Controller licence. It is the first course you must complete. Asset College’s NSW Class 1A Security Officer and Crowd Controller course is SLED-approved.

Upon successful competition of this course, you will be awarded a Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218) qualification.

This course 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 operations
  • control room operations
  • guard dog handling.

For entry to this course in NSW you must be:

  • an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or
  • a permanent Australian resident, or
  • hold a visa sponsored by a Master licence holder, or
  • hold a visa for a skilled occupation that corresponds to the licence subclass for which you’re applying.

You will need access to a computer with an internet connection to complete the online component of this course.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) requirements for Security Training

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ

Working in the Security Industry requires a high level of English Language and Literacy skills. The course requires all students to be able to read, write and speak clearly in English.

During the course, students will be required to complete closed-book exams and other assessments where the trainer cannot help. If you cannot read, write, and speak English well then you will NOT pass the course.

If you are not confident with reading, writing, and speaking English then you should not enrol into this course. Asset College will conduct LLN testing at the start of the course and will not allow students to continue if they do not meet the minimum requirements.

Security Officers also require basic digital literacy (computer skills) to perform their role. This could include writing incident reports, responding to emails, using online rostering apps or other online tasks.

During the course, students will be required to complete some activities using computers, laptops, or other devices. While the trainer can provide some assistance, it is expected that students have some basic computer skills before commencing the course.

You must be physically capable of responding to first aid emergency scenarios, including providing CPR to a manikin on the floor. Anyone in a wheelchair or with other disabilities that may impact their participation in these activities should contact us to discuss their individual circumstances before enrolling.

The Certificate II in Security Operations course includes a total of 14 core units.

This qualification is based on the licensing requirements to obtain a NSW Class 1A Security Officer and Crowd Controller Licence and therefore units within this course cannot be changed.

  • CPPSEC2101 Apply effective communication skills to maintain security
  • CPPSEC2102 Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team
  • CPPSEC2103 Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security
  • CPPSEC2104 Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations
  • CPPSEC2105 Provide quality services to a range of security clients
  • CPPSEC2106 Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques
  • CPPSEC2107 Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security
  • CPPSEC2108 Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security
  • CPPSEC2109 Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises
  • CPPSEC2110 Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security
  • CPPSEC2111 Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons
  • CPPSEC2112 Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises
  • CPPSEC2113 Escort and protect persons and valuables
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid

This course is delivered online followed by a 10 day workshop + First Aid. Students should allow a minimum of 5 days to complete the online training prior to attending your scheduled face to face workshop. It is mandatory to complete the online training prior to your workshop date. If you do not complete your online training prior to attending, you will not be able to start your face to face workshop and will be required to rebook.

Face to face workshop will run from 8.00am – 5.00pm daily.

Students will need to attend a face to face SLED LLN assessment prior to enrolling in this course.

We deliver training at the following locations:

  • Sydney (NSW)
  • Bondi (NSW)
  • Bathurst (NSW)
  • Albury (NSW)
  • Wagga Wagga (NSW)
  • Griffith (NSW)
  • Coffs Harbour (NSW)
  • Nowra (NSW)

After completing this course it is strongly recommended that you go on to complete further security training in order to widen your employment opportunities. This may include:

Fee-for-Service

$1500 (Parramatta)
$1750 (External Courses [Non-ASSET-campuses])

Other Information

Please read our Course Fees and Refund policy here.

Assessment Re-Submission Fees

Should you be deemed not competent after 2 attempts at a unit of competency, an assessment re-submission fee of $50 will apply per assessment.

Re-Enrolment

Should you wish to cancel your course or your enrolment is cancelled by us due to no progress and you then wish to re-enrol, a re-enrolment fee of 25% of the standard course fee will apply if requested within 3 months of initial cancellation. If re-enrolment is requested within 4 – 12 months of initial cancellation, 50% of the standard course fee will apply.

While this course is nationally recognised, each state or territory has it’s own licensing requirements. Therefore, you should complete training in the state you wish to be licensed. If you wish to be licensed in multiple states, please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.

This training is only for new licences, however if an existing licence is not renewed on time you will have to contact SLED to find out if you have to do the new training.

Training must be completed in NSW in order to obtain a NSW licence as there is special SLED licensing assessments that must be completed.

You can view more about security licensing on the NSW SLED website here.

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“Everything is good.
Teachers and students were great and friendly and also the women coaches are really nice and helpful.”

Certificate II in Security Operations – Parramatta

 

“A classroom setting has never been my strong suit but the instructors we had (David, Matt and Bianca) went above and beyond to make the learning experience memorable. I can honestly walk away from the course with a sound understanding of what is expected of me in the industry and avenues I can take to further my knowledge in the future.  Nice – Well done”

Certificate II in Security Operations – Parramatta

Duration

Online plus 10 days

Times

8am - 5pm

State

Study Method

Available Location and Date

NEW SOUTH WALES

Parramatta
7 April – 17 April, 2025
22 April – 2 May, 2025
12 May – 23 May, 2025
26 May – 6 June, 2025

Albury - 12 May – 23 May, 2025

Bathurst - 13 May – 23 May, 2025

Griffith - 26 May – 6 June, 2025

Coffs Harbour - 11 June – 20 June, 2025

Nowra - 17 June – 27 June, 2025

This course is currently not available through our partners.

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