RTO Course

Graduates of this course will be able to:

• Lead and manage security operations and personnel strategically
• Assess and mitigate complex security and organisational risks
• Develop and implement comprehensive security and risk management plans
• Coordinate incident response and operational performance
• Apply legal, ethical, and organisational compliance in decision-making
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage high-level reporting
• Operate strategically across diverse security and organisational environments

Participants must hold one of the following:

• CPP40707 Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management, or
• CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management, or
• CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis

Participants should have sufficient experience in security operations and the English language, literacy, and numeracy skills to undertake the program.

Core Units

• CPPSEC5003 – Assess security risk management options
• CPPSEC5004 – Develop security risk management plans
• CPPSEC5005 – Implement security risk management plans
• CPPSEC5008 – Analyse threat environment and devise strategies to respond to active threats
• CPPSEC5009 – Implement communication systems to respond to active threats

Elective Units (Examples)

• BSBOPS505 – Manage organisational customer service
• BSBLDR522 – Manage people performance
• BSBWOR501 – Manage personal work priorities and professional development
• BSBTWK502 – Manage team effectiveness
• CPPSEC5002 – Coordinate security operations

Electives may vary depending on learner, industry, or delivery mode. Custom unit packaging fees: $500 (full study), $250 (RPL).

Duration: 12–18 months (depending on experience and mode of study)
Format: Flexible online learning with scheduled workshops and trainer support
Location: Delivered across Queensland through Defensive Solutions Australia in partnership with Asset College

Graduates may progress to:

• Senior strategic or consulting roles (Security Operations Manager, Security and Risk Consultant, Corporate Security Advisor, Protective Services Director)
• Advanced diploma or university-level programs in risk and security management

• • $3,600 – Full online study
  • $1750 – RPL (NOTE: All RPL enrolments will be referred to Asset College)

  Payment Options:

  • Pay-as-you-go: 4 instalments
  • Split payment: 50% upfront, 50% on completion

  Additional Fees:

  • Extension: One month – $150 (full qualification), $50 (single unit); Six months – $300 (full qualification), $150 (single unit)
  • Assessment re-submission: $50 per assessment after two failed attempts
  • Re-enrolment: 25% of course fee (within 3 months), 50% (within 4–12 months)

Completion provides a Certificate in CPP50619 Diploma of Security and Risk Management.
This nationally recognised qualification demonstrates advanced professional competence in leadership, risk management, and organisational security across Australian industries.