RTO Course

Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to:

• Understand Queensland firearms legislation, licensing requirements, and legal responsibilities
• Safely handle, load, unload, and operate firearms across applicable categories
• Identify firearm components, mechanisms, and safe operation principles
• Apply safe storage, transport, and maintenance practices
• Demonstrate safe range conduct, live-fire procedures, and shooting fundamentals
• Identify and respond to firearm malfunctions
• Apply lawful, ethical, and safety-focused behaviour when using firearms

Course completion meets QPS competency requirements for licence applications.

There are no academic entry requirements; however, participants must:

• Be at least 11 years old (with guardian consent), noting that licensing eligibility begins at 18 years
• Provide valid photo identification
• Meet Queensland Police Service (QPS) eligibility requirements for licensing
• Be able to safely handle firearms under supervision

Additional requirements may apply for Category H training (security or occupational use).

This course includes the nationally recognised qualification:

• 11029NAT – Course in Firearms and Weapons Safety

Training is delivered for the following licence categories:

• Category A
• Category B
• Category H

Learners may complete one or multiple categories depending on licensing goals.

• • Duration: 1 day per firearm category
  • Format: Classroom theory, practical handling, and supervised live-fire range assessment
  • Location: Defensive Solutions Australia and Asset College approved training and range facilities across Queensland

  All practical components are delivered under strict safety supervision by qualified firearms instructors.

Successful completion provides eligibility for Queensland Firearms Licence application and supports progression into advanced security and firearms programs, including:

• CPPSEC3114 – Control Security Risk Situations Using Firearms
• Firearms and Defensive Tactics Programs
• CPP31318 – Certificate III in Security Operations

It forms a professional foundation for armed security roles and further tactical development.

• • • Categories A, B & H: $300
    • Categories A & B only: $250

    Fees include all classroom training, range access, ammunition, assessment, and certification.

This course is approved by Weapons Licensing Queensland as meeting the mandatory training competency for a Queensland Firearms Licence application.

Participants must still complete:

• QPS online application
• Genuine reason documentation
• Background checks and licensing processes

Certification does not guarantee licence approval but fulfills the recognised competency requirement.

Participants who meet all assessment requirements will receive:
Statement of Attainment – 11029NAT Course in Firearms and Weapons Safety
This qualification is accepted by Weapons Licensing Queensland for firearm licence applications across approved categories.