RTO Course

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Safely carry, operate, and maintain revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and shotguns
• Apply use-of-force legislation, licensing obligations, and ethical decision-making
• Assess threats, control risk situations, and apply tactical responses appropriately
• Use negotiation, de-escalation, and conflict management strategies
• Employ defensive tactics and situational control under operational pressure
• Perform live-fire drills and respond effectively during realistic tactical scenarios
• Maintain workplace safety, operational discipline, and professional documentation

These outcomes prepare participants for employment as lawful, competent armed security officers.

Participants must:

• Hold a current QLD Security Officer (Unarmed) licence or meet OFT eligibility requirements
• Meet the minimum age requirement set by the Office of Fair Trading
• Provide valid photo identification
• Possess sufficient English, literacy, and numeracy skills for safe firearms handling
• Be physically fit to safely participate in defensive tactics training and range activities

This qualification includes the following nationally recognised units:

Core Operational Units

• CPPSEC3101 – Manage conflict and security risks through negotiation
• CPPSEC3102 – Maintain operational safety and security of work environment
• CPPSEC3103 – Determine and implement response to security risk situation

Firearms & Tactical Control Units

• CPPSEC3114 – Control security risk situations using firearms
• CPPSEC3115 – Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes
• CPPSEC3116 – Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes
• CPPSEC3117 – Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes
• CPPSEC3131 – Conduct security officer handover procedures

These units meet national training and regulatory requirements for armed security licensing in Australia.

• • • Duration: 5–7 days
      Format:
      • Classroom instruction
      • Defensive tactics and operational safety training
      • Live-fire firearms handling and assessment
      • High-pressure scenario-based simulations
        Locations:
        Delivered at approved Defensive Solutions Australia and Asset College training facilities across Queensland.

This program provides direct pathways into advanced qualifications, including:

• CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations
• CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
• CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
• Diploma of Security and Risk Management

Graduates may also pursue specialist roles in:

• Armed guarding
• Cash-in-transit operations
• Executive protection
• High-risk tactical response

• • • • $1350 – Firearms and Defensive Tactics only
      • $1500 – Firearms and Defensive Tactics + Cash-In-Transit

      Payment Plans:

      • Pay-as-you-go: 4 instalments (see Course Fees brochure for details)
      • Two split payments: 50% upfront, 50% before certificate issuance

      Additional Fees:

      • Assessment re-submission: $50 per assessment after two failed attempts
      • Re-enrolment fees:
        • 25% of course cost (within 3 months of cancellation)
        • 50% of course cost (within 4–12 months of cancellation)

Successful completion of this program meets the mandatory training requirements for obtaining a Queensland Armed Security Officer licence endorsement, as regulated under the Security Providers Act 1993 (QLD).
Participants receive a Certificate for all listed units, which must be submitted to the Office of Fair Trading when applying for or upgrading to an armed security licence.