- Course Code: CPP41519
- Certificate IV
WA Security Consultant
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Course Overview
WA Security Consultant
CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
Are you ready to take the next step in your security career and move into consultancy and advisory roles? The WA Security Consultant Licence – Class 4 is designed for individuals who wish to operate as professional security consultants within Western Australia.
This licence category authorises you to assess security risks, design and implement security systems, and provide expert advice to clients across various industries, including corporate, government, infrastructure, and retail sectors.
Whether you’re advising on surveillance systems, access control, or risk management strategies, holding a Class 4 licence demonstrates that you have the expertise, compliance knowledge, and professional standards required in WA’s security consulting field.
Asset College delivers nationally recognised training that supports your application for this licence, helping you build the essential skills and qualifications to operate confidently and compliantly as a security consultant. The qualification required for this licensing category is CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of the CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis you will be able to apply for a WA Security Consultant licence.
Outside of this licence outcome, other job roles might include:
- Event Security Manager
- Security Risk Adviser
- Security Risk Analyst
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into the CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis but there are licensing requirements that you must meet.
You will however require intermediate English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Before commencing this course, you will be required to undertake an Online LLN ASSESSMENT. You can complete this higher level LLN test here now!
If you are completing the course via an online or RPL delivery mode, you will need access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection.
This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).
Units of Competency
To complete the Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis to allow you to apply for a WA Consultant licence you must demonstrate competency in a total of 12 units.
Core units
- CPPSEC4003 Assess and advise on client security needs
- CPPSEC4006 Conduct security risk assessment of client operations
- CPPSEC4007 Identify security threats and assess impact on client operations
- CPPSEC4012 Assess security vulnerabilities of assets
- CPPSEC4022 Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses
Elective units*
- CPPSEC4020 Advise on advanced technology security systems to meet client needs
- CPPSEC4024 Assess security of crowded places
- CPPSEC4025 Advise on operational requirements to maintain crowded place security
- PSPSEC015 Communicate security awareness
- CPPSEC5004 Develop security risk management plans
- PSPSEC009 Handle sensitive information
- CPPSEC5005 Implement security risk management plans*
*Please note this particular version of the course includes 1 elective unit that is different from our standard program.
Delivery Options
Standard Online Delivery
1 unit per month for 12 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 6 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.
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
On successful completion of this course you may wish to continue your studies with other licensing categories or courses such as:
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 –$2495
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 $104 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
WA Security Consultant licensing is administered by the Licensing and Enforcement Division of the Western Australian Police Force.
This licence authorises you to investigate and advise on matters relating to the watching, guarding and protection of property as well as going from place to place seeking out persons who may be prepared to enter into contracts for the supply of security equipment or services.
Under Regulations 26, security consultants are divided into 4 classes:
- Class 1: Consult in safes, vaults and locks of a kind prescribed in Regulation 6
- Class 2: Consult in security alarms, closed circuit television for security purposes, equipment and devices prescribed in Regulation 8
- Class 3: Consult in security doors as prescribed in Regulation 7
- Class 4: Consult in matters relating to watching, guarding or protecting of property.
This particular course allows you to apply for a Class 4 licence.
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Duration
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Course cost
Online Study
$2495
RPL
$1250
