Certificate II in Technical Security - CPP20319

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Description

This is a qualification for security technicians who sell, install, repair, service and maintain security equipment and systems that protect people and property and prevent or minimise loss and damage.

Technicians at this level operate under general supervision and interact with clients to perform installation, repair, service and maintenance tasks at client premises. Occupational titles may include:

access control technician

installation technician

security salesperson

service technician.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to advising on, supplying, installing, maintaining, monitoring, repairing and servicing security equipment in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

All cabling work, including telephone, data, fire and security alarm systems cabling, that connects with the telecommunications network must be performed by a registered cabler or under the direct supervision of a registered cabler as required by the Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) cabling provider rules. For further information on cabling registration requirements, check with ACMA.

Some units within this qualification require open cabling registration under the ACMA cabling provider rules registration system. This qualification may result in open cabling registration for candidates who undertake:

ICTCBL236 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule

ICTCBL237 Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule

ICTWHS204 Follow work health and safety and environmental policies and procedures

ICTTEN201 Use electrical skills in telecommunications work.

Structured cabling registration may also be achieved by undertaking the unit ICTCBL301 Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

44%

Technicians and Trades Workers

21.4%

Labourers

10.9%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

22.3%

Construction

13.4%

Accommodation and Food Services

12.9%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Property Services Career Pathway

Certificate II in Technical Security is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Property Services .

Stream

Security

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Security Risk Consultant

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Real Estate & Strata Management

Surveying & Spatial Information Services

Waste Management

Cleaning Operations

Pest Management

Fire Protection Equipment/Systems

Building Design, Accessibility & Sustainability

Pool & Spa Services

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Building Design Manager

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

12 units of competency

4 core units

8 elective units.

Electives must be chosen as follows:

a minimum of 3 units from Group A

up to 5 units from Groups A, B or C not already selected

up to 1 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.

An asterisk against a unit code listed below indicates that there are prerequisite requirements that must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of units with prerequisite unit requirements available for this purpose in the Training Package Implementation Guide.

Core Units
CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPPSEC2101	Apply effective communication skills to maintain security
CPPSEC2105	Provide quality services to a range of security clients
ICTWHS204	Follow work health and safety and environmental policies and procedures

Elective Units
Group A: Technical Field of Work
CPPSEC2021	Install security equipment and systems
CPPSEC2022	Install electronic locks and locking systems
CPPSEC2023	Install video surveillance systems and equipment
CPPSEC2025	Sell security products and services
CPPSEC2026	Perform routine maintenance on security equipment and systems
ICTTEN202	Use hand and power tools

Group B: Cabling Field of Work
ICTCBL246 *	Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Restricted Rule
ICTCBL247 *	Install, maintain and modify customer premises communications cabling: ACMA Open Rule
ICTCBL301	Install, terminate and certify structured cabling installation
ICTTEN201	Use electrical skills in telecommunications work

Group C: General
CPPSEC2024	Monitor and respond to electronic information from security equipment and systems
CPPSEC3037	Test installed security equipment and systems
CPPSEC3047	Provide estimate and quote on security system installations
ICTTEN207	Install and test internet protocol devices in convergence networks
ICTTEN208	Use electrical skills when working with telecommunications networks
ICTWHS204	Follow work health and safety and environmental policy and procedures

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