Skills Training College is a nationally accredited Australian RTO (RTO #45654 | CRICOS #03884A) offering comprehensive security courses for domestic and international students. Our CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is the qualification you need to work as a licensed security guard or crowd controller in Australia, and a launchpad into more specialised security roles.
Our expert trainers, modern equipment, and strong student support ensure you get real skills that lead to real opportunities! Ready to get started? Learn more about our security training courses or enrol today.
Become a Security Guard, Crowd Controller, and more, by completing a Security Operations Course with Skills Training College! We are a leading accredited Australian RTO (#45654) that provides nationally accredited security courses for both domestic and international students. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to formalise your experience, our security operations training leads to the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations — the qualification you need to apply for a security licence anywhere in Australia!
In addition, the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations serves as a gateway to further training for more specialised professional security roles, such as armed guard, cash-in-transit, close personal protection, operations in control rooms & handling guard dogs. Skills Training College’s CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is accredited throughout Australia. However, licensing requirements vary from state to state, so it’s always worth checking your region’s local security licensing regulations. For more details, get in touch with us today.
Our security guard course gives domestic students a flexible path to qualification. Complete your theory online at your own pace, then attend a 5-day on-campus practical workshop to get certified.
This express blended format is the most efficient way to earn your CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations, get licensed & kickstart your career.
Our CRICOS registered security operations course is built for international students who want structured, hands-on training. The program runs as a 3-week course, including 2 weeks face-to-face theory & practical learning.
With small cohort sizes and support from start to finish, it’s a clear path to your CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations in Australia!
Not sure which security course is right for you? Want to confirm licensing requirements in your state before you enrol?
Kickstart your career in security with STC today! Our team can walk you through your options for security operations training and help you choose the right course.
Whether you’re a local or overseas student, Security Courses Australia by Skills Training College, delivers nationally accredited security operations training that gets you job-ready! As a registered Australian RTO (RTO #45654 | CRICOS #03884A), we’ve helped students across Australia earn their CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations and step into licensed security roles.
Our comprehensive security courses are built around flexible delivery, expert trainers, and hands-on practical training — so you develop real skills that meet industry standards. With options for both domestic and international students, and courses running 7 days a week, there’s a security guard course that fits your schedule and your goals!
The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations qualification provides you with the skills and accreditation you need to work in the security industry as a non-armed security guard or crowd controller. It will give you the skills to manage the security and safety of others in a variety of circumstances, including guarding and patrolling a privately owned property. You’ll also be qualified to provide security at a licenced venue, including tasks such as screening customers on entry, monitoring the behaviour of patrons, and escorting people off the premises when required.
Completion of the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations can also unlock the following more specialised avenues of security training*:
The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is your pathway into Australia’s growing security industry. This nationally recognised qualification provides the core units required to apply for a Security Guard and Crowd Controller licence (state dependent) and prepares you for real-world roles across events, retail, corporate venues and more.
With flexible delivery options for domestic students and CRICOS-compliant programs for international students, our course combines structured practical workshops with experienced trainers to ensure you graduate confident, compliant and job-ready.
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Security Courses Australia delivers nationally recognised training to help you qualify for your Security Guard and Crowd Controller licence. Our CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations aligns with state licensing requirements and prepares you for real-world security roles. Domestic and international students can access clear pathways into the industry nationwide.
Our nationally recognised security courses include the required units for Security Guard and Crowd Controller licence applications (state dependent), giving you qualifications employers trust.
We deliver structured training with experienced trainers and practical workshops. International students receive CRICOS-compliant delivery with monitored attendance and academic progress.
We offer competitive course fees with flexible delivery options, including Express Blended programs for domestic students and structured face-to-face programs for international students.
Learn from industry professionals with real-world security experience. Our trainers focus on practical, job-ready skills so you leave confident and prepared for work in the field.
Take the first step toward becoming a licensed Security Guard or Crowd Controller. Our nationally recognised CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations provides the required units to apply for security licensing (state dependent).
Choose from flexible delivery options for domestic students or CRICOS-compliant training for international students. Practical workshops, experienced trainers, and structured support ensure you graduate confident and job-ready.
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Yes. Security Courses Australia by Skills Training College is registered with CRICOS and fully accredited to offer training to international students.
Unfortunately not. Currently, all of our security training courses & training within Australia’s security industry have a required number of face-to-face hours – so some contact time with a trainer is mandatory.
The security licence you obtained in one state is valid only within that particular territory. To work as a guard, for example, in Tasmania you would need to apply for security licence from the Tasmanian government.
The CPP20218 training covers various topics in its core units, including crowd control, escorting people off a premises, emergency situations, first aid, legal requirements of security, and risk management. You can read more specifics on the course syllabus on the training.gov.au website.
Once the course is completed, certificates are valid for 12 months. If you have undertaken a security course more than 12 months ago and find your training to be out of date, or if some units in your current training are no longer relevant, then there may be a credit transfer available for those Units.
A Certificate II in Security Operations is both a valuable qualification on its own AND a stepping stone to more specialised security roles – including armed guards, bodyguards, cash-in-transit roles, and investigative services.
If you have allowed your licence to expire, you will need to reapply for a new one rather than renew it. This may mean that you will need to redo or refresh parts of your training and that you might be eligible for credit transfer (for any units still current) at this stage. To make sure there are no errors in the assessment process we can perform on whether or not there is anything left undone, please bring all Statements of Attainment with the most recent date into our head office in city and speak with one of our Enrolment Officers about what needs done.
The complete CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations course is only $649 (Domestic Students) and $1100 (International Students), including all training resources and equipment.
This price can be even lower when our daily deals are in effect. And of course, if you find the same course on offer elsewhere for a lower price, talk to us, and we’ll match it!
Skills Training College offers our CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations training from various locations around Australia. We have training venues in most capital cities and many regional centres. If you’re looking to do Security Training, why not get in touch with us to choose which training venue is best suited to your schedule?
The CPP20218 course has no requirements for previous training, so it’s open to people of any educational background and designed to be as accessible and understandable as possible. But it is a comprehensive course that covers a lot of material over several weeks – so it does require some commitment to complete.
The Certificate II in Security Operations is actually defined by the government (more specifically, by the National Register on Vocational Education and Training). So the difference between training organisations comes down to things like facilities, customer service, and trainer experience. And with a 4.5 / 5 on Google reviews and a 94% approval on arrivala.com, you can be confident that Skills Training College offers one of the best training experiences on the market.
If you’re in any Australian capital city and many regional centres, you should have a Skills Training College training venue somewhere near you (possibly under a different local name). Why not contact us to enquire about the nearest venue?
You can begin the course at 17, but you need to be 18 years old in order for an application for a security license. There is no maximum age limit when it comes to this course.
Skills Training College partners with AG Security (SA), NT Defenders (NT), and Adonai Security to create strong pathways into the security industry for local and international students.
