ISG Education

Phone: 1300 651 101

PO BOX 166, Bentleigh East,  VIC 3165

CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations

If you wish to progress your security career or build on your existing security knowledge, then our Certificate III in Security Operations is geared towards a supervisory role within the security industry.

This qualification can also be used as a stepping stone to advance into different security industry employment streams such as:

  • armed guard 
  • cash in transit
  • employed by company’s requiring persons to carry batons and handcuffs

Our nationally recognised Certificate III in Security Operations course runs for 28 days full time, with the availability of Day, Night and Weekend classes. (contact us for availability).  Classes are delivered face-to-face and include presentations, practical demonstrations of security equipment, scenario walk throughs and group discussions.

Here’s just a few of the things that you’ll learn:

  • Law
  • operational procedures for de-escalation of violence 
  • advanced communication and defensive tactics

Batons and handcuffs training is also offered; running for an additional three days full time.  Additionally, we offer Firearms and cash in transit training which involves a further five days full time training. This course includes seven extra electives to provide outcomes for  Armed Guard and Cash In Transit licence from Victoria Police.

Our expert industry trainers provide you with nurturing support throughout our practical, hands on course. The Certificate III in Security Operations course is delivered at LRD approved sites comprising current security training aids and manuals including screening equipment.

Whilst we prefer you to have completed a Certificate II Security Operations, we also encourage mature age applicants with sufficient work experience to apply.

There are however a number of prerequisites that you must meet:

  • be 18 years or older
  • pass a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment 
  • hold a current Private Security Individual Licence

If you wish to progress your security career through additional study, this course will lead to higher studies at a Certificate IV level qualification. Credit transfers may be available.

Our course experts will be more than happy to answer any questions you have about our security operations courses.

Units of Study

BSBFLM312

Contribute to team effectiveness

Nominal Hours: 40 h

CPPSEC3105

Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients

Nominal Hours: 16 h

CPPSEC3106

Gather, organise and present security information and documentation

Nominal Hours: 20 h

HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

Nominal Hours: 40 h

CPPSEC3101

Manage conflict and security risks through negotiation

Nominal Hours: 16 h

CPPSEC3102

Maintain operational safety and security of work environment

Nominal Hours: 20 h

CPPSEC3103

Determine and implement response to security risk situation

Nominal Hours: 24 h

CPPSEC3104

Coordinate monitoring and control of individual and crowd behaviour

Nominal Hours: 16 h

CPPSEC3125

Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets

Nominal Hours: 60 h

CPPSEC3124

Prepare and present evidence in court

Nominal Hours: 24 h

CPPSEC4006

Conduct security risk assessment of client operations

Nominal Hours: 60 h

BSBLDR402

Lead effective workplace relationships

Nominal Hours: 50 h

CHCCCS020

Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

Nominal Hours: 20 h

PMAOMIR210

Control evacuation to muster point

Nominal Hours: 20 h

Assessment Methods

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information.

The Certificate III in Security Operations is broken down into three sections:

  • Core (6 days)

  • Batons & Handcuffs (2 days)

  • We also offer Cash in Transit / Firearms training over (5 days, 1 action)

  • Cash in Transit over (2 days)

  • Armed Guard over (3 days, 1 action)

Price and Dates

= $2000 (Partial refund available under exceptional circumstances.
Please contact the office for further details)

= $1300 (Partial refund available under exceptional circumstances.
Please contact the office for further details)

Please contact our office for up and coming dates.

Student Handbook

You can download the student handbook here