Start Your Career as a Licensed Security Officer
The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is your entry point into the security industry. This nationally recognised qualification provides the core skills and knowledge required to work as an unarmed security guard or crowd control officer in a wide range of environments.
Delivered by NSTA Sydney™, the course prepares you to monitor and maintain safety, patrol and protect property, manage entry points, and respond to incidents with professionalism and confidence. You’ll also learn how to apply legal and ethical frameworks relevant to licensed security operations.
Training is practical and focused on real-world scenarios, making it suitable for those seeking to work in hospitality venues, retail centres, events, construction sites or corporate settings. Completion of this course is also a step toward applying for a NSW Security Licence.
If you’re based in Sydney, St Marys, Blacktown, Mt Druitt or Penrith, this course gives you the essential qualifications to launch your career in security operations.
No formal entry requirements for enrolment
To complete the qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 14 units (8 core and 6 elective units)
Must meet the physical requirements of security work, including the ability to perform patrol duties, crowd control and other physical tasks
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CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations