Victorian Security Licence Upgrade

Certificate III in Security Operations

ON SALE!! NOW ONLY $399*

CRICOS Course Code 062985G

This course is designed to further enhance skills and to meet licensing requirements.  All crowd controller licence holders MUST complete this course in the second year of holding their licence.

Students must possess, or must obtain at the conclusion of training, at least 6 months work experience in the security industry before the Certificate will be issued. 

Training Location	Flexible
St Kilda (Melbourne, Victoria)
Regional Victoria

Training Venue

Suite 104, 370 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

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.

What employment opportunities will I have?

The Certificate III in Security Operations is a mandatory licensing requirement for Crowd Controllers in Victoria.

What Skills will I have when I complete this course?

This certificate further develops security officers skills in leadership, monitoring and controlling security incidents.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

Certificate III in Security Operations students may continue their studies in the Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management.

How will I be selected for this course?

Students may need to have completed a Certificate II in Security Operations.

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 course is on sale for $399 (domestic students only)
• Important: Students who need to update their first aid qualification will be charged an additional $100 for the first aid unit.
• Training & Assessment course fees are $795.
• Assessment Only course fees are $450. Additional training fees may apply where competency cannot be demonstrated in an assessment only application.

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 the how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.

Language, literacy and numeracy assistance

Students who require assistance with language, literacy or numeracy should contact PSG for advice on 1300 880 460.  Students may be required to undergo language, literacy and/or numeracy tests before enrolment is accepted.

What will I study?

Students will study competencies as determined by Licensing Services Division. Please see the table below.

Download a course outline here

Course Information:

*Important: Offer available for Domestic Students Only.  Students who need to update their first aid qualification will be charged an additional $100 for the first aid unit.