Overview
Advises clients on security requirements, and recommends and designs security specifications. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5). The occupation Security Consultant has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). The occupations Crowd Controller and Private Investigator have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).
Tasks
- patrolling property and checking doors, windows and gates for unauthorised entry
- watching for irregularities such as fire hazards, malfunctions of machines and equipment, lights left on, leaking water pipes and unlocked security doors
- issuing security passes to authorised visitors and giving directions
- monitoring alarms and contacting supervisors, police and fire brigades by radio or phone if security is breached or fire is detected
- picking up and ensuring the safe delivery of cash, payrolls and valuables
- operating coin and currency counting machines, and carrying out cash counting and packaging functions
- maintaining order at venues where there are large gatherings of people
- conducting investigations for clients and preparing evidence for court proceedings
- detecting and investigating theft and other unlawful acts carried out in retail establishments
- advising clients on security requirements and designing security specifications
Related Occupations
- Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor
- Armoured Car Escort
- Crowd Controller
- Private Investigator
- Retail Loss Prevention Officer
- Security Officer
- Security Officers and Guards Nec
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
29 courses found.
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PSP51804: Diploma of Government (Security)
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PSP41712: Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security)
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PSP41704: Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security)
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PSP41612: Certificate IV in Government (Security)
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PSP41604: Certificate IV in Government (Security)
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PSP40316: Certificate IV in Government Security
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PRS60198: Advanced Diploma of Security (Risk Management)
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PRS50298: Diploma of Security (Risk Management)
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PRS50198: Diploma of Security (Access Management)
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PRS50103: Diploma of Security and Risk Management
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PRS40598: Certificate IV in Security (Risk Management)
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PRS40398: Certificate IV in Security (Access Management)
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PRS40103: Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management
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FNS60811: Advanced Diploma of Integrated Risk Management
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FNS50811: Diploma of Integrated Risk Management
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CPP50619: Diploma of Security Risk Management
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CPP50611: Diploma of Security and Risk Management
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CPP50607: Diploma of Security and Risk Management
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CPP41519: Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
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CPP40719: Certificate IV in Security Management
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CPP40707: Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management
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80864ACT: Diploma of Personnel Security (Vetting)
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52525WA: Certificate IV in Close Personal Protection
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51541: Certificate IV in Close Personal Protection (Asset Security)
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14253ACT: Certificate IV in Security (Risk Management)
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14252ACT: Diploma of Security (Risk Management)
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14134ACT: Certificate IV in Investigation Methods
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11376NAT: Diploma of Crowd Science and Technology
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11346NAT: Diploma of Operational Safety
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