Certificate III in Close Protection Operations Course

It is important to note that occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements may be applicable at the time of publication. This qualification does not provide the competencies required for a security officer licence. However, learners who already hold a security licence may choose units as part of this qualification that are necessary for additional licence endorsements in areas such as:

• Batons and handcuffs
• Canine
• Cash-in-transit
• Control room operations

Security officers at this level are expected to provide leadership within a team environment, operate with limited supervision, and exercise discretion and judgement in both familiar and unpredictable work contexts. They are responsible for their own work and learning outputs, and may have limited responsibility for the output of others in their work team.

Course study areas are:

• Understanding basic risk management process ISO 31000:2018;
• Understanding the threat assessment process;
• Undertake planning and implementing close protection operations;
• To undertake team leader or coordinator roles;
• Undertake counter-surveillance tasks;
• Undertake route planning and tactical driving techniques;
• Assist in the development and implementation of Assignment Instructions;
• Coordinate team management;
• Manage team and individual conflict; and
• Develop and write technical documents.
• Advanced first aid and medical emergency coordination and triaging

This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their existing skills and knowledge as a team leader or to pursue various roles that require close personal protection operations.

The Certificate III in Close Protection Operations is focused on providing the essential knowledge and skills necessary for job roles as a security officer. It is also suitable for those who have acquired qualifications and skills through other forms of employment or training, such as in the Police Force, Corrections Department, Military Service, or those who have previously held a security qualification and licence. 

These individuals may opt to formalise their experience by obtaining this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning or Current Competency.

For a learner to undertake study with this RTO, the following prerequisites are required before a learner can be enrolled or issued with a Qualification.

• Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction
• Must have Certificate II in Security Operations
• Must live in and have a Western Australian residential address;
• Must have a USI number;
• Have the right to work in Australia;
• Applicants must demonstrate the basic language, literacy and numeracy required at this level. A LLN assessment may be conducted at pre-enrolment to assess whether the applicant requires LLN support for this training; and
• Minimum age requirements is 18 years to complete this course
• 100 points of identification

It is expected that learners:

• Have reading and writing skills that will enable them to understand diagrams; complete written reports; and understand workplace documents
• Are able to communicate effectively in formal situations and meetings
• Are able to undertake basic research for workplace documents

From January 1, 2018, all students undertaking nationally recognised training are required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). For further information and to create a USI, please visit the Government USI site here.

The course is delivered through a blend of structured tutorials, workshops, case studies, videos, practical assignments, and real-world applications. Both individual and group work activities, along with assessment tasks, are integral parts of the course.

All trainers and assessors involved in this course are acknowledged experts in their respective fields, boasting relevant professional experience and training qualifications. This includes specialists in the security industry, ex-police officers, military personnel, and professionals in emergency response and medical services.

The Certificate III in Close Protection Operations course is structured to be delivered over a minimum of 10 days over 2 weeks, with each day consisting of 8 hours of face-to-face instruction.

The total nominal training hours for this qualification amount to 236 hours. The Western Australia Security Licensing Branch mandates a minimum of 120 hours of face-to-face instruction. This is divided into 120 hours of supervised instruction and 116 hours of unsupervised activities. The unsupervised activities include the completion of written and scenario-based tasks, which are designed to build upon the theory covered during the face-to-face sessions.

All learners undertaking training with Core Security Training must consider the following:

Before attending the course, review information about the course to ensure that it meets your needs.

• Advise the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of any limitations that might impact your ability to successfully complete the training course. This could include physical restrictions, language, literacy, or numeracy challenges. To address these issues, we recommend contacting the RTO as soon as possible to schedule a meeting. During this meeting, you can discuss a tailored learning plan or adjustments to the training delivery, ensuring you can successfully meet the course requirements.;
• Complete any pre-course work designated;
• Provide all required information in the documents provided, including a Unique Student Identifier (USI). USIs can be obtained from www.usi.gov.au;
• Attend training classes as outlined in the joining instruction for the course, and participate actively and enthusiastically in all training activities;
• Behave in a courteous and respectful manner towards your trainer and other learners at all times;
• Complete all written activities and assessments legibly;
• Complete any workplace assessments as directed in a timely and legible manner;
• Work with your employer to ensure you have suitable opportunities to complete your post-course assessment;
• If you are unable to complete your assessment within the designated time frame, contact the RTO to discuss options;
• Retain a copy of all assessments submitted; and
• All work submitted is your own.

To obtain a nationally recognised qualification, participants must complete an assessment project, engage with course readings, and fulfil written assessments. Specific details regarding the assessment will be provided along with the course materials.

Assessment due date – as agreed with the learner and outlined within the training and assessment plan

The RTO will issue the learner Qualification:

• CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations

Where learners have completed Unit of Competency (UoC) electives that go beyond the requirements of the training package, such as electives for crowd controller or control room operator for security licensing purposes, they will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for those specific UoC electives.

This is contingent upon the payment of fees. The learner will receive their Statement of Attainment either in person upon completion of the course or via mail within 28 days of completing the course.

The trainers and assessors responsible for delivering our course are accredited experts in their respective fields. They hold the requisite qualification(s) to deliver this course and meet the relevant professional experience requirements in line with the 2025 Standards Credential Policy.

Recognition of Prior Learning is available to individuals who have extensive experience in investigative and related fields. If you have more than 12 months of experience in investigations, you are encouraged to consider the RPL process. This involves undertaking a self-assessment against the competency standards of this qualification.

The assessment for RPL is carried out through a comprehensive portfolio of evidence, a workbook, questions, and written scenarios, all of which support your claim for RPL. More information about the RPL process will be provided before enrolment by our training assessors. During this process, you and your Impact assessor will determine if there is a need for any additional training, which can be completed through individual units, potentially at an additional fee.

Suggested pathways for further study after completion of this qualification include:

• CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management
• CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis

Fee for service – $2200 ($500 non-refundable deposit on enrolment)

RPL – $1800 ($500 non-refundable deposit on enrolment) excludes gap training

Gap training per UoC $250 each

This course is not eligible for VET Funding. Our pricing strategy is designed to make the course financially accessible while ensuring that the quality of education you receive is of the standard you desire and deserve. This approach results in a cost-effective yet invaluable educational experience.

We understand that, depending on individual circumstances, paying the full course fee upfront can be challenging when starting a new career in security. Therefore, we offer ZipPay payment plans to facilitate a swift commencement of your training. Contact us today to learn more about how to apply for ZipPay and begin your journey in the security industry.

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Deposits are non-refundable for students who fail to attend classes or decide after booking that they no longer wish to participate. You may change your class times, provided such changes are made more than 48 hours before the class starts.

For further details, please refer to our policies regarding course cancellations and the associated fees.

Course cost: $2200