The nationally recognised CPPSS00063 Firearms Skill Set is for licensed security guards who need a certification to use and carry firearms. This hands-on training course will teach you how to carry, operate and maintain firearms for security purposes, and deal with a range of security threats. The course covers: discharging a firearm in response to a life-threatening situation, using protective equipment and communications, firearm control and tactical positioning, shooting accuracy and consistency, unloading and storage. There is also scope to work with revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and shotguns Enquire now for the full list of study units, details of the firearms training course approved in your state (or territory), and the next available entry dates.
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The Firearms Skill Set will prepare you for the following roles.
A Security Guard looks after the safety of people, property or valuable items. You might be assigned to stand guard at an area where there are secu...
A Security Officer ensures the safety of an area, person or valuable item they have been assigned to. You may look after crowd control at a large e...
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