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Start Your Career as a Licensed Security Guard in New South Wales
Complete the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations and gain the nationally recognised qualification required to apply for your Security Guard or Crowd Controller licence in New South Wales.
Train locally in Sydney with practical, face-to-face workshops and flexible study options designed to get you job-ready fast.
- Face-to-face practical training in Sydney
- Nationally recognised qualification (CPP20218)
- Pathway to NSW Security Guard & Crowd Controller licence
- Flexible study options to suit your schedule
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CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
$649
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Sydney Security Course Overview
The CPP20218 Security Course Sydney program (Certificate II in Security Operations) is the nationally recognised qualification required to apply for a Security Guard and Crowd Controller licence in Sydney.
Our Sydney security course is designed to prepare you for real-world security roles through a combination of structured theory and practical, face-to-face training delivered locally.
Throughout the course, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to:
• Manage conflict and resolve incidents professionally
• Conduct patrols and monitor premises
• Control access to venues and events
• Apply legal and procedural requirements in security operations
• Communicate effectively in high-pressure environments
This qualification provides the foundation for employment across a wide range of security roles in Sydney and throughout New South Wales.
Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for your NSW security licence, subject to New South Wales Police licensing requirements.
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Venue Details
- (08) 8317 5113
- Level 2, 45 Grenfell Street, Adelaide 5000
- Parking & Public Transport Nearby
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| Location | Course Name | Date & Time | Price | Â |
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| ADELAIDE, SA Adelaide - Grenfell Street  Adelaide - Grenfell Street Level 2, 45 Grenfell Street Adelaide 5000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 27 Apr 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| ADELAIDE, SA Adelaide - Grenfell Street Adelaide - Grenfell Street Level 2, 45 Grenfell Street Adelaide 5000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 11 May 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| ADELAIDE, SA Adelaide - Grenfell Street Adelaide - Grenfell Street Level 2, 45 Grenfell Street Adelaide 5000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 25 May 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| ADELAIDE, SA Adelaide - Grenfell Street Adelaide - Grenfell Street Level 2, 45 Grenfell Street Adelaide 5000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| ADELAIDE, SA Adelaide - Grenfell Street Adelaide - Grenfell Street Level 2, 45 Grenfell Street Adelaide 5000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 29 Jun 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| ADELAIDE, SA Adelaide - Grenfell Street Adelaide - Grenfell Street Level 2, 45 Grenfell Street Adelaide 5000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 13 Jul 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| ADELAIDE, SA Adelaide - Grenfell Street Adelaide - Grenfell Street Level 2, 45 Grenfell Street Adelaide 5000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 9:00am | 649.00 |
Venue Details
- (08) 8317 5113
- Level 1/345 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
- Parking & Public Transport Nearby
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| Location | Course Name | Date & Time | Price | Â |
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| BRISBANE CITY, QLD Brisbane CBD Ann Street  Brisbane CBD Ann Street Level 1, 345 ANN STREET BRISBANE CITY 4000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 27 Apr 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| BRISBANE CITY, QLD Brisbane CBD Ann Street Brisbane CBD Ann Street Level 1, 345 ANN STREET BRISBANE CITY 4000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 18 May 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| BRISBANE CITY, QLD Brisbane CBD Ann Street Brisbane CBD Ann Street Level 1, 345 ANN STREET BRISBANE CITY 4000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 1 Jun 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| BRISBANE CITY, QLD Brisbane CBD Ann Street Brisbane CBD Ann Street Level 1, 345 ANN STREET BRISBANE CITY 4000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (International - 3 Weeks including 2 weeks Face to Face Theory & Practical) | Mon, 8 Jun 2026 9:00am | 1,100.00 | |
| BRISBANE CITY, QLD Brisbane CBD Ann Street Brisbane CBD Ann Street Level 1, 345 ANN STREET BRISBANE CITY 4000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| BRISBANE CITY, QLD Brisbane CBD Ann Street Brisbane CBD Ann Street Level 1, 345 ANN STREET BRISBANE CITY 4000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 6 Jul 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| BRISBANE CITY, QLD Brisbane CBD Ann Street Brisbane CBD Ann Street Level 1, 345 ANN STREET BRISBANE CITY 4000 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 20 Jul 2026 9:00am | 649.00 |
Venue Details
- (08) 8317 5113
- Suite 3/26 George St, Caboolture QLD 4550
- Parking & Public Transport Nearby
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| Location | Course Name | Date & Time | Price | Â |
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| CABOOLTURE, QLD Caboolture  Caboolture Unit 3 26 George Street Caboolture 4510 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| CABOOLTURE, QLD Caboolture Caboolture Unit 3 26 George Street Caboolture 4510 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 11 May 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| CABOOLTURE, QLD Caboolture Caboolture Unit 3 26 George Street Caboolture 4510 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| CABOOLTURE, QLD Caboolture Caboolture Unit 3 26 George Street Caboolture 4510 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 13 Jul 2026 9:00am | 649.00 |
Venue Details
- (08) 8317 5113
- Unit 9/84 Wembley Road, Logan Central QLD 4114
- Parking & Public Transport Nearby
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| Location | Course Name | Date & Time | Price | Â |
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| CABOOLTURE, QLD Caboolture Caboolture Unit 3 26 George Street Caboolture 4510 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| CABOOLTURE, QLD Caboolture Caboolture Unit 3 26 George Street Caboolture 4510 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 11 May 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| CABOOLTURE, QLD Caboolture Caboolture Unit 3 26 George Street Caboolture 4510 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 15 Jun 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| CABOOLTURE, QLD Caboolture Caboolture Unit 3 26 George Street Caboolture 4510 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 13 Jul 2026 9:00am | 649.00 |
Venue Details
- (08) 8317 5113
- Level 3, Unit 6/9 Frinton Street, Southport QLD 4215
- Parking & Public Transport Nearby
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| Location | Course Name | Date & Time | Price | Â |
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| SOUTHPORT, QLD Southport  Southport Unit 6 9 Frinton Street Southport 4215 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 20 Apr 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SOUTHPORT, QLD Southport Southport Unit 6 9 Frinton Street Southport 4215 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 18 May 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SOUTHPORT, QLD Southport Southport Unit 6 9 Frinton Street Southport 4215 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SOUTHPORT, QLD Southport Southport Unit 6 9 Frinton Street Southport 4215 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 20 Jul 2026 9:00am | 649.00 |
Book Your Salisbury Security Course
| Location | Course Name | Date & Time | Price | Â |
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| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3  Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 27 Apr 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3 Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 11 May 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3 Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 25 May 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3 Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 1 Jun 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3 Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 22 Jun 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3 Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 6 Jul 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3 Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 20 Jul 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3 Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 3 Aug 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3 Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 24 Aug 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3 Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 7 Sep 2026 9:00am | 649.00 | |
| SALISBURY, SA Salisbury 3 Salisbury 3 Unit 20B 20 John Street Salisbury 5108 Australia | Certificate II in Security Operations (Domestic - 1 Week Face-to-Face Practical) Plus Online Theory | Mon, 28 Sep 2026 9:00am | 649.00 |
Sydney Security Course Details
This course has a blended delivery mode of online and face-to-face, with the face-to-face component of the course being delivered over a five consecutive day workshop, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The five day workshop consists of practical sessions delivered by an experienced security professional in the following conditions:
- Classroom based learning
- An exciting environment where you will learn invaluable skills such as defensive tactics, conflict negotiation, crowd control, and more
As part of the online component of the course, online assessment activities must be completed before commencing the face-to-face component of the course. These activities consist of:
- Interactive learning modules
- Multiple choice questions
- Reading materials
Please Note: If you currently hold a current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate and can provide evidence, your attendance is only required on 4 out of the 5 scheduled days (subject to approval).
What You'll Learn During Our Sydney Security Training Course
Our Sydney security training course provides the practical skills and legal knowledge required to work confidently as a Security Guard or Crowd Controller.
The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations focuses on real-world security scenarios, preparing students to handle incidents professionally while complying with Australian security legislation and workplace procedures.
Training includes practical role-play scenarios delivered in Sydney, allowing students to build confidence in realistic security environments before entering the workforce.
- Apply legal and ethical responsibilities in security operations
- Manage conflict and resolve aggressive behaviour safely
- Conduct patrols and monitor premises effectively
- Control access to venues, events and restricted areas
- Communicate clearly using radios and reporting systems
- Respond to emergencies and follow correct incident procedures
Pre-Requisites and Entry requirements
There are no formal pre-requisites or entry requirements for enrolling into this course. However, you must be eligible to apply for a security licence which means you must not have been convicted of a disqualifying offence in the past 10 years, where a conviction was recorded.
Minimum Age:
The minimum age at commencement of this course is 18 years of age.
Language, Learning & Numeracy
Students will need to have an appropriate level of written and spoken English as well as numeracy skills suitable for employment within the private security industry. At your pre-training review, you will be provided with an LLN Assessment to determine if you have a sufficient level of literacy and numeracy in order to undertake this course
Physical Requirements:
Students should be physically fit with good vision and hearing, and the ability to respond quickly to cues. You will need to be able to stand on your feet for extended periods of time – sometimes many hours – and be able to perform a range of physical tasks every day.
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations – Course Pathways
We recommend giving yourself the best chance of finding employment by adding qualifications to the Certificate II in Security Operations. Qualifications may include:
- AVI20118 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection
- Firearms and Defensive Tactics for the Security Industry – QLD only
- Industry Skill Sets – Bodyguard, Cash-in-Transit, Batons and Handcuffs – QLD only
- CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- OHS White Card (required for a number of static guard positions) – Available in QLD only
We recommend giving yourself the best chance of finding employment by adding qualifications to the Certificate II in Security Operations. Qualifications may include:
- CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations
- CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
- Cash in Transit
- Security K9 Handler Course
- CPP20319 Certificate II in Technical Security
- CPP30519 Certificate III in Technical Security
- CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management
In addition, the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings including, but not limited to:
- Acting as a guard for a business or other private property
- Crowd control at licenced venues and large events
- Preventing theft of merchandise for retail businesses
- Checking bags at concerts and sporting events
- Screening passengers at airports
The opportunities offered by this course – both for immediate employment and for ongoing specialist training within the security field – can be genuinely life-changing.
* Please take note that these training modules are not yet available through Skills Training College as accredited training courses.
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations – Units of Competency
In this course, there are 14 core modules you must complete to receive your certificate.
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CPPSEC2101– Apply effective communication skills to maintain security |
CPPSEC2102 – Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team |
CPPSEC2103 – Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security |
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CPPSEC2104 – Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations |
CPPSEC2105 – Provide quality services to a range of security clients |
CPPSEC2106 – Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques |
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CPPSEC2107– Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security |
CPPSEC2108 – Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security |
CPPSEC2109 – Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises |
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CPPSEC2110 – Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security |
CPPSEC2111 – Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons |
CPPSEC2112 – Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises |
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CPPSEC2113 – Escort and protect persons and valuables |
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid |
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Take the first step toward becoming a licensed Security Guard or Crowd Controller in Sydney.
Our security course in Sydney provides the nationally recognised qualification required to apply for your NSW security licence and begin working in the security industry.
With practical face-to-face training delivered locally and flexible study options available, there has never been a better time to start your career in security. Upcoming Security Courses Sydney intakes are limited — secure your place now.