Certificate IV in Security Management - CPP40719

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $2351

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Average Course Duration: 4 Months

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Description

This qualification is for security supervisors and security business managers who may engage in sub-contracting arrangements for personnel and clients. Security supervisors lead teams to coordinate and implement a range of security operations and functions such as control room, monitoring centre, electronic security and guarding. Security business managers coordinate security manpower and services to clients while operating under complex regulatory and contracting arrangements.

Occupational titles may include:

control room manager

event security supervisor

monitoring centre manager

security business manager

security operations supervisor

technical security manager.

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.

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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 of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

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

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Society and Culture field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

55.6%

Community and Personal Service Workers

14.7%

Professionals

10.8%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

48.6%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.3%

Public Administration and Safety

8%

Education and Training

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 IV in Security Management is in the Society and Culture 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

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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 are to be chosen as follows:

all units within Group A or all units within Group B

up to 4 units within Groups A, B or C not already selected

an elective unit may be selected from Group D or 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
CPPSEC4001	Manage work health and safety in the security work environment
CPPSEC4003	Assess and advise on client security needs
CPPSEC4005	Facilitate security operations briefing and debriefing processes
CPPSEC4022	Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses

Elective Units
Group A: Business Management
BSBESB402	Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBHRM415	Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBOPS401	Coordinate business resources
CPPSEC4023	Implement contracting arrangements for security businesses

Group B: Supervision
BSBLDR413	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness
BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities
CPPSEC4004	Supervise security operations

Group C: Specialist
CPPINV4013	Undertake case management of investigations
CPPSEC4008	Assess and prepare security tender submissions
CPPSEC4009	Interpret electronic information from advanced technology security systems
CPPSEC4010	Manage monitoring centre operations
CPPSEC4011	Manage field staff activity and incident response from control room
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
CPPSEC4020	Advise on advanced technology security systems to meet client needs
CPPSEC4021	Develop standard operating procedures for advanced technology security systems

Group D: General
BSBESB403	Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBFIA412	Report on financial activity
BSBHRM412	Support employee and industrial relations
BSBINN301	Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBITS411	Maintain and implement digital technology
BSBOPS404	Implement customer service strategies
BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities
BSBSTR402	Implement continuous improvement
PSPREG017	Undertake compliance audits

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