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Nationally Recognised Training :

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

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This qualification is for security risk analysts who apply technical security and operations expertise in a risk management environment.  Security risk analysts understand the current threat environment and assess risk and advise clients on strategies to ensure the protection of electronic security systems and people and property in crowded places, as defined by Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism (2017).

Occupational Titles may include:

• Event Security Manager
• Security Risk Adviser
• Security Risk Analyst

This qualification provides occupational specialisations in electronic security and crowded places, and a pathway to further learning and work in security risk management.

Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some states and territories to the provision of advice on security solutions, strategies, protocols and procedures. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Entry Requirements :

• There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Course Code : CPP41519

Course Title : Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis

Packaging Rules :

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

• 12 Units of Competency
  • 5 Core Units
  • 7 Elective Units.

Electives are to be chosen as follows:

• All 3 units within Group A or all 3 units within Group B
• Up to 4 units within Groups A, B or C not already selected
• Up to 2 units may be selected from Group D
• An elective unit may be selected from any Training Package, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains the AQF level of this qualification.

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 :

Group A: Security Technology and Systems –

• CPPSEC4009 Interpret electronic information from advanced technology security systems
• CPPSEC4020 Advise on advanced technology security systems to meet client needs
• CPPSEC4021 Develop standard operating procedures for advanced technology security systems

Group B: Crowded Places –

• CPPSEC4024 Assess security of crowded places
• CPPSEC4025 Advise on operational requirements to maintain crowded place security
• PSPSEC015 Communicate security awarenessGroup B: Crowded Places

Group C: Specialist –

• CPPINV4013 : Undertake case management of investigations
• CPPSEC3125 : Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets
• CPPSEC4008 : Assess and prepare security tender submissions
• CPPSEC4014 : Commission and decommission networked security systems
• CPPSEC4015 : Maintain networked security systems
• CPPSEC4016 : Install networked security systems
• CPPSEC4017 : Design security system configurations and specifications
• CPPSEC4018 : Program and configure networked security systems
• CPPSEC4019 : Diagnose faults in networked security systems

Group D: General –

• BSBCOM406 : Conduct work within a compliance framework
• BSBCUS401 : Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
• BSBPMG522 : Undertake project work
• BSBRES411 : Analyse and present research information
• BSBSMB401 : Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
• BSBSMB402 : Plan small business finances
• CPPSEC5004 : Develop security risk management plans
• CPPSEC5005 : Implement security risk management plans
• PSPSEC009 : Handle sensitive information
• PSPSEC010 : Provide government security briefings

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Licensing Endorsements

CPPSS00059 Batons and Handcuffs

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3110 Control persons using batons
• CPPSEC3111 Restrain persons using handcuffs

CPPSS00062 Control room operations

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3107 Monitor security and coordinate response from control rooms
• CPPSEC3108 Store, protect and dispose of security information
• CPPSEC3109 Use and maintain security databases and compile reports

CPPSS00063 Firearms

Skill Set Requirements :

CPPSEC3114* Control security risk situations using firearms

• The unit in this skill set includes the following prerequisite requirements:
• CPPSEC3115 Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes, or
• CPPSEC3116 Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes, or
• CPPSEC3117 Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes, or
• Firearms training course approved in the relevant State/Territory jurisdiction.