Enhance your tactical capabilities and operational readiness with our TAS Batons and Handcuffs course — a program designed for security professionals who require practical skills and legal knowledge in the use of defensive equipment.

This hands-on course provides participants with the competencies needed to lawfully and effectively carry and use batons and handcuffs within the scope of their duties. Through expert instruction and scenario-based training, students will develop the confidence and decision-making ability to respond appropriately in high-pressure situations.

Course Outcomes

A Statement of Attainment will be awarded upon successful completion of TAS Batons and Handcuffs skillset. This will be advantageous for job roles which require the carry and use of Batons and Handcuffs.

It will allow you to apply for a Permitted to carry baton and Permitted to carry handcuffs endorsement on an existing Tasmanian Security Employee or Individual Agent licence.

Entry Requirements

Hold an existing Security Employee or Agent Individual licence with activity Security General Guarding in Tasmania

Participants may choose to undertake an LLN assessment with one of our qualified assessors prior to committing to their enrolment in this qualification.

This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).

Units of Competency

CPPSEC3110 Control persons using baton
CPPSEC3111 Restrain persons using handcuffs

Delivery Options

This qualification is available through face to face learning only. This is a one day in-class experience with a qualified and experienced trainer. Students will complete theory components online in class.

The course is delivered through practical training, scenarios, role plays and group discussions.

Pathways

On successful completion of this course, you may wish to further your studies with:

Course Fees

Fee for Service
TBC

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.

Licensing Requirements

For TAS Batons and Handcuffs licensing, you will need to a apply for permission to carry a baton and permission to carry handcuffs.

This is done through the Consumer, Building and Occupational Services department of the Tasmanian Government.

Eligibility

Before you can apply for permission to carry a baton endorsement or permission to carry handcuffs endorsement you must:

hold a full Security Employee or Individual Agent licence with activity Security General Guarding
supply evidence of a statement of attainment (qualifications) showing the completed training units
get a letter from the Firearms Service, Tasmania Police, advising you are exempt under Section 15c(1) of the Police Offences Act 1935 by contacting Tasmania Police at:
- Firearms Services
  Tasmania Police
  GPO Box 308
  Hobart 7001
  Ph: 03 6173 2720
  Email: firearms.services@police.tas.gov.au

Documents must be in a digital format (i.e. PDF; jpeg; jpg; text) ready to upload to your online application or renewal form.

You can apply for an endorsement at the time of renewing your licence or by amending your current licence online through the My Licence portal. The renewal option will only appear on your My Licence account when it is within the renewal period. You are able to amend your licence any day of the year to add this endorsement.

Free Security Career Information Sessions

Come along to one of our FREE Security Career Information Sessions!
Join us to learn everything you need to know about a career in security!

I wish to commend you on the presentation of the course material / content and the use of anecdotes / real life scenarios to reinforce and hold attendees’ attention. As a former RAAF technical instructor and Senior NCO in charge of the RAAF Base Townsville Technical Distance Learning Facility, I can appreciate the level of experience and knowledge underpinning your delivery of the training today (both theory & practical).

Dan Vaughn

Duration

1 day

Times

8.30am – 5pm

State

TAS

Study Method

Face to Face

Available Location and Date

No course dates currently available.

Course cost

Fee for Service

TBC