- Course Code: CPP30619
- Certificate III
SA Investigations Agent (Inquiry Work)
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Course Overview
SA Investigations Agent (Inquiry Work)
CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services
Are you curious by nature and passionate about uncovering the truth? The SA Investigations Agent (Inquiry Work) licence is your gateway to a career in private investigations across South Australia.
The CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services is nationally recognised and meets the requirements to apply for a South Australian Investigations Agent Licence (Inquiry Work) — allowing you to conduct investigations into missing persons, fraud, theft, workplace misconduct, insurance claims, background checks, and more.
Delivered by industry experts, this course blends theoretical knowledge with practical investigative techniques to give you a solid foundation in surveillance, evidence gathering, reporting, and ethical conduct.
Whether you’re seeking a new career path or looking to enhance your skillset in law, compliance, or security, this course will equip you with everything you need to enter the private investigation field confidently and professionally.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Certificate III in Investigative Services (CPP30619).
This will allow you to apply for a SA Investigations Agent (Inquiry Work) licence.
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
Entry Requirements
While there are no prerequisite requirements for entry into this course, there are licensing requirements that may prevent you from gaining your SA Investigations Agent (Inquiry Work) licence in order to be a Private Investigator if you do not meet them.
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 this 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
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
The course required for SA Investigations Agent (Inquiry Work) 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.
Licensing Requirements
Licensing for the SA Investigations Agent (Inquiry Work) is administered by Consumer and Business Services in South Australia.
You can apply as an employee if you’re qualified and haven’t been disqualified or suspended from holding a trade or business licence.
If you have been charged with, or convicted, of a criminal offence (other than a minor traffic offence), you must notify Consumer and Business Services at occupational@sa.gov.au
You may not be able to register if you have been convicted of a:
- Category A offence – serious (indictable) offence of dishonesty
- Category B offence – summary offence of dishonesty in the last ten years.
Refer to offences and convictions for detail about these types of offences.
Find out more and make your application online here.
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Duration
Flexible
Times
Flexible
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Course cost
Online
$1795
RPL
$900
