PSG Australia

This course is designed to meet the training requirements for licensing as unarmed guards and crowd controllers in Victoria. Please call PSG Australia on 1300 880 460 or visit us at Suite 104, 1st Floor, 370 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004 (directly opposite the Shrine of Remembrance) to discuss your training and work skills options.

Training Locations

Class room

35 Hancock Street Southbank VIC 3007

Nearest tram stop -

Clarendon Street & City Raod No. 126

Organisation of Delivery of Course

An initial assessment will be done for each unit to determine if RPL or Credit Transfer may apply
Credit Transfer and/or RPL process will be commenced where applicable
Any competency gap detected through the initial assessment will be discussed
Training will be undertaken to address these gaps
Training will be undertaken for entire units where the student is not competent
Student will be assessed at either the end of training in a unit or when they wish to present themselves for assessment
Assessment will be both summative and formative within each unit
Assessment will be holistic where applicable

Course Duration

Students attend a 128 hour full time course to satisfy the Victoria Police minimum level entry requirements for unarmed security guards and crowd controllers.

The course is delivered at PSG's training facility at 35 Hancock Street, Southbank VIC 3007.

Nearest tram stop: 126 on route 112 (Clarendon Street)

NOTE: PSG Australia's reception is located at Suite 104, 370 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004.

Nearest tram stop is No. 19 (St Kilda Road)

What employment opportunities will I have?

On successful completion of the security licence training course and successfully obtaining your security license you could gain employment with organisations providing crowd control services at venues and/or major social and sporting events. You could also gain employment as a static or mobile guard on a range of client premises.

What Skills will I have when I complete this security licence training course?

You will gain the skills necessary to safely work in the security industry including: Occupational Health and Safety, First Aid, Communication Skills, Basic Computer Skills, Team Work, Interpretation of Legal and Procedural Requirements, How to respond to a security risk situation.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

CPP30407 Certificate III in Security Operations

How will I be selected for this security license training course?

Undertake and pass a Level 2 Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. An LLN support plan will be developed for students who do not pass the LLN assessment

IELTS test score of 5.0 average or higher (overseas students only)
Be at least 18 years of age or older

What costs and other fees should I expect?

The cost of the combined course including first aid training is $800 for day course and $900 for evening course (Melbourne Metro). Eligible applicants for a Victorian Government subsidised Diploma course will receive a refund for the cost of their security licence training course.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment will include written, oral and practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given information on these processes.

FAQ's (external link to Victoria Police)

What will I study?

You will study competencies required to meet the licensing requirements for both a guarding and crowd control license.

Course Information:

Code	Competency Title
CPPSEC2001A	Communicate effectively in the security industry
CPPSEC2002A	Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry
CPPSEC2003A	Work effectively in the security industry
CPPSEC2005A	Work as part of a security team
CPPSEC2006A	Provide security services to clients
HLTFA301B	Provide first aid

CPPSEC1003A	Apply security protocols for responsible service of alcohol
CPPSEC2004A	Respond to security risk situation
CPPSEC2010A	Protect safety of persons
CPPSEC2012A	Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour
CPPSEC3002A	Manage conflict through negotiation
CPPSEC2011A	Control access to & exit from premises
CPPSEC2014A	Operate basic security equipment
CPPSEC2015A	Patrol premises
TLIE707B	Use communication systems
CPPSEC3017A	Plan and conduct evacuations
CPPSEC3005A	Prepare and present security documentation and reports
CPPSEC2017A	Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques
CPPSEC3013A	Control persons using empty hand techniques