- Course Code: CPP30619
- Certificate III
NSW Class 2E Investigator
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Course Overview
NSW Class 2E Investigator
CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services
With the rise in compensation claims and fraudulent activity, the demand for skilled, licensed Private Investigators is increasing across Australia—including in New South Wales. These professionals play a critical role in both civil and criminal investigations, working on behalf of law firms, insurers, government bodies, and private clients.
Private Investigators may be engaged as contractors or in-house specialists, conducting factual investigations, surveillance operations, and internal inquiries to uncover essential information and evidence.
Investigators often operate with limited supervision, using discretion and sound judgment to collect and present information on a person’s behaviour, activities, or employment. The evidence collected may be used in court proceedings or internal organisational decisions.
Asset College can deliver the CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services, which allows you to apply for a NSW Class 2E Investigator licence.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Certificate III in Investigative Services (CPP30619).
Possible areas of work may include:
- Workers Compensation Investigation
- General Insurance Investigation
- Motor Vehicle Accident CTP Investigation
- Public Liability Investigation
- Local, state and federal Government Investigation
- Plaintiff Investigation
- Criminal Defence Investigation
- Loss Adjusting support services
- Transport & Marine Accident
This course also provides a strong foundation for further study in investigations management or specialised areas of enforcement and compliance.
Entry Requirements
While there are no prerequisite requirements for entry into this course, there are licensing requirements that may prevent you from gaining your NSW 2E Private Investigator Licence in order to be a Private Investigator if you do not meet them.
To enter this course for NSW 2E Private Investigator licensing purposes you must:
- 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.
This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).
Participants will require sufficient English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills for entry into this qualification. You will be required to undertake an Online LLN ASSESSMENT prior to commencing enrolment in this course.
Units of Competency
To be awarded the CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services qualification you must show competency in a total of 16 units.
Core Units
- CPPINV3026 Work effectively in investigative services
- CPPINV3027 Develop investigation plans
- CPPINV3028 Investigate and locate subjects
- CPPINV3029 Provide quality investigative services to clients
- CPPSEC3124 Prepare and present evidence in court
Factual and Surveillance Elective Units
- BSBESB305 Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
- CPPINV3030 Conduct factual investigations
- CPPINV3031 Conduct interviews and take statements to support investigations
- CPPINV3032 Develop factual investigation reports
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
- PSPCRT007 Compile and use official notes
- PSPREG006 Produce formal record of interview
- PSPSEC009 Handle sensitive information
- CPPINV3033 Conduct covert surveillance operations
- CPPINV3034 Organise and operate surveillance vehicles
- CPPINV3035 Develop surveillance investigation reports
In order to apply for a Class 1 Security Providers Licence in QLD, participants must complete all of the above 16 units. No substitution of units is allowed. You can view more information about the requirements of this qualification on training.gov.au.
Delivery Options
Standard Online Delivery
1 unit per month for 16 months. Includes regular contact with a trainer. Should allow 20 – 25 hours per week to study.
Accelerated Learning
For people with prior knowledge, skills or qualifications. 2 units per month for 8 months. Should allow 30 – 40 hours per week to study.
Assessment Only / RPL
For people with evidence of their extensive experience.
We aim to have all RPL assessments finalised within 12 weeks but it is usually much quicker. The actual timeframe depends on the course you are seeking RPL for, how long it takes you to supply the evidence and how long it takes us to verify your evidence.
You can complete our Free Skills Assessment right now to determine if this is the right option for you.
Custom Enrolment
If you wish to customise your course, change your elective units or study load please contact us to request an individual learning plan. Changes to units for this qualification cannot be guaranteed due to licensing requirements.
Please Note: This program includes some clustered units where you may complete more than 1 unit concurrently to allow for completion of your course within the 6 or 12 month time frames.
The number of hours outlined is a guide only and each individual will learn at a different pace. Students may request an extension or submit their assessments early as required to suit their individual learning needs.
Online Resources
Asset College delivers this qualification completely online. For some courses, learning material is not able to be printed or downloaded by students into PDF or Word format for offline purposes. If you would like to discuss printed materials, please contact us prior to enrolment.
Other Information
On enrolment, you will receive a customised training plan. This training plan will list all units of competency you will complete within this qualification along with their due dates for submission. Students must be submitting units by the due dates outlined on your training plan or an extension application will be required.
Pathways
After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:
Course Fees
Course Fees
This qualification is available through online study or RPL. You can also opt to complete some units by RPL and some units through online study.
Online Study – $1795
RPL – $900
Payment Options
Online Study
1. Pay as you go
Pay in 4 simple instalments. Please view our Course Fees brochure to see instalment amounts.
2. zipMoney – From $78 a week over 6 months
Up to 6 months interest free on zipMoney. Best for people with an existing zipMoney account.
RPL
Individualised quotes will be discussed with our RPL Manager after submission of a free skills assessment. Please read the full outline on our RPL process here.
1. 2 split payments
Pay 50% of the course fees to begin your RPL, with 50% due on completion before your certificate is issued.
Other Information
Please read our Course Fees and Refund policy here.
Extension Request Fees
Should you require an extension on your study, the following applies:
| Full Qualification | ||
| One Month | $150 | |
| Six Months | $300 | |
| Single Unit | ||
| One Month | $50 | |
| Six Months | $150 |
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.
Licensing Requirements
Security licensing in NSW is administered by the Security Licensing and Enforcement Directorate (SLED). In NSW, if you are a not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident you must provide a Police Clearance Certificate for every country you’ve lived in for more than 12 months outside of Australia in the past 10 years since you were 16 years old. If necessary, it must be translated into English, have been issued within the past 12 months and must be verified by that country’s consulate or embassy in Australia.
If you have a criminal record, it could affect your eligibility. You’re not eligible for a NSW security licence if you have been:
- Convicted of a prescribed criminal offence in the past 10 years
- Found guilty of a prescribed criminal offence in the past five years, with no conviction recorded (click here for more information about prescribed criminal offences)
- Declared a registrable person or corresponding registrable person within the meaning of the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 with reporting obligations under that Act
- Had a civil penalty imposed on you in the past five years
- Been removed or dismissed from the NSW Police Force, or any other police force in Australia or overseas.
SLED may also refuse your application if:
- You have provided false or misleading information
- You didn’t provide all the required documentation with your application
- Granting a licence would not be in the public interest, for example, if SLED believes the licence will be improperly used, or that improper conduct is likely to occur if a licence is issued
- You are linked to past or current criminal activity or criminal investigations
- You are not considered to be a fit and proper person to hold a security licence. Your personal and criminal history is taken into account when making this decision.
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“I am absolutely invested in this course! The trainer is outstanding and delivers new units and responses very rapidly.
As I could not complete my degree in criminology and counter terrorism operations, I am excited to delve into the investigations industry upon certificate completion.
Asset College so far is definitely a place I would recommend for those looking to study into similar industries and fields!”
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