(HOBART CBD) Certificate II in Security Operations

Before undertaking your training it is important that you are aware of specific criteria you need to meet to ensure you can work in the industry: - Basic English Proficiency - You will need at least level 2 English proficiency and good communication skills. - Good listening and verbal communication skills to assist people with their needs - Competent written skills to report security risk situations to your supervisor or emergency services as needed - Be over 18 years of age - Able to perform the physical role of a security guard - need to have the ability to deal with various security threats and challenges and perform physical tasks on a daily basis. For instance, ejecting a person from property who may be causing harm to a person or property/assets; to perform first aid; have good vision to have a strong sense of observation and quick response to particular situations and the ability to move quickly; and the physical ability to work on your feet for a whole shift patrolling sites, or positioned at a gate checking people in and out. Physical fitness is a requirement of this job role. Suitability for the role is discussed as part of the pre-training screening process. - Pass a probity check - (including fingerprints and National Police Check) in order to get your security license. - Not be a prohibited person - Be a fit and proper person - this includes not having any medical condition or criminal history with the police which may hinder your ability to gain employment in the industry - Be a resident of Australia or be a holder of a current visa with working right

Security can provide a stable career, with a healthy income. The security industry is 24 hours / 7 days a week, and can allow you to travel the world protecting the public.

Prior to starting your coursework, you will be required to undertake some pre-learning to familiarise yourself with the coursework content which can take up to 15 hours. You will also be required to undertake some homework revision throughout the training duration.

This course is a competency-based training program and you will be assessed via a combination of multiple choice questioning, written response assessments, incident reporting, verbal questioning and practical demonstrations.

On completion of the qualification, the learner will be required to complete, submit and be successful in obtaining a private security individual licence to work in the security industry.

A pretraining and Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test is required prior to enrolment in this course.