Asset College
Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of a close protection operative who is responsible for providing security services to protect the safety and security of principals who may be celebrities, political figures, very important persons (VIPs) or other persons requiring close protection services.
This qualification provides an occupational licence outcome of a close protection operative.
This qualification is suitable for people within or entering the security industry who wish to specialise in the provision of close protection services. It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings, including security risk management.
Close protection operatives work in a team environment under limited supervision and use discretion and judgement in known and unpredictable work contexts. They take responsibility for their own outputs in work and learning, and limited responsibility for the output of others in the work team.
Delivery mode
Asset College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Ashmore
- Meadowbrook
- North Lakes
- Parramatta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Have completed all 14 modules from the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations. Existing licensees with older qualifications will need to upgrade to the current CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations and complete this skill set to get the function added to their licence.
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have had no criminal convictions in previous 10 years. Note; driving offences (e.g. speeding, drink driving, etc.) are not normally disqualifying offences.
- Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold an appropriate Visa to work within the Security Industry in Queensland.
You must display sufficient language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills to read and understand organisational policies and procedures, write reports and communicate with others in plain English.
Prior to enrolment you may be required to undertake an LLN assessment.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Close Protection Operations will prepare you for the following roles.
Security Guard
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...
Security Officer
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...
Bodyguard
A Bodyguard provides protective security services to clients. You might attend specific events with a client or provide everyday security services....
About Asset College
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