Victorian Security Licence Entry Level Training Course:

Certificate II in Security Operations

ON SALE!! NOW ONLY $399*

CRICOS Course Code 062986F

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
Melbourne, Victoria
Shepparton Victoria

Productivity Places Program 

http://www.productivityplaces.deewr.gov.au/home.htm

As part of its Skilling Australia for the future initiative, the government recognises the importance of nationally endorsed training in assisting job seekers to acquire skills and gain lasting employment and assisting existing workers to update or upgrade their skills.

The government has allocated 450,000 training places over four years to ensure that Australians develop the skills that industry needs. The training places will be delivered in an industry-driven system, ensuring that training is more responsive to the needs of enterprises and individuals.  The training places will be available from 1 April 2008.

Of the total training places, 175,000 will be allocated to job seekers.

The Certificate III in Security Operations is a funded qualification.

What does it cost?

If you are looking for work, the Australian Government will fully fund training under the Program.

Am I eligible for a training place?

To be eligible for a training place, you need to be currently looking for work. You also need to be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia and be over the age of 15. Some other eligibility

criteria apply, this is available from your local training organisation or employment service provider.

You also need to be assessed by your employment service provider or training organisation as having capacity to benefit from the training.

Why are PSG Australia's fees so low?

As a security provider, PSG Australia understands that many new entrants to the security industry cannot afford to pay $1000 in training and security licence fees.  To help people find work and to support our local community, the company subsides the cost of training by offering heavily discounted programs from time to time.

When will I receive my Certificate?

Students who successfully complete this course and have paid their course fees in full, will be issued a Statement of Attainment within 14 days of completing the course.  The statement will be posted to the address provided to PSG upon enrolment.  Please advise us if you change address in order to avoid any unnecessary delays.

Course Duration

Students attend a 10 day 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 Suite 104, 370 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

What employment opportunities will I have?

On successful completion of the security 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 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?

You may also progress on to do the Certificate III in Security Operations, the Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management or the Diploma of Security Management.

How will I be selected for this course?

You must have sufficient mobility to kneel and conduct EAR and CPR for the First Aid assessment and pass a language, literacy and numeracy assessment.

Students may be required to undertake a literacy test prior to enrolment, at the discretion of PSG.  You may view a sample literacy test by clicking here.

What costs and other fees should I expect?

The cost of the combined course including first aid training is $595 (Melbourne Metro). 

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or 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:

Core

Elective

*Special offer available to domestic students only