Start Your Security Career: CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations Guide
In general, we all know not everyone is a 9-5 desk job type, and that is perfectly fine. The choice of working and professional flexibility is a personal choice. If someone doesn’t want to sit at a place and work, they are more interested in active working, working with people, taking care of them and keeping the environment safe, then the security industry is for them. And to start your career in security, you need the knowledge and skills that are required to get into the industry, right?
You don’t have to worry much about it. With SITS College’s CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations, you can take the first step towards your dream career that comes with the flexibility to choose shifts according to your suitability. And one more thing, the cert. II in security also fulfils the educational requirement for getting a Licence, which is mandatory to have if you want to work in most states of Australia.
In this blog, we are going to see what this course is about and how it will help you in changing your career trajectory.
A course that opens doors
The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is a nationally recognised qualification that helps you to form a base for a better future in the security industry. After completion of this course, you are eligible to apply for the security licence in your state, and after getting licenced, you will be open to work at festivals, shopping centres, construction sites, events, airports, etc. Basically, you will get to work anywhere there is a need for security and safety. This course is all about learning the professional ethics of security. You are going to get trained in risk management, patrolling, legal responsibilities, and communication. You will also get first aid skills, which are important to have in this industry. And yes, it’s not only theoretical knowledge and skills; you are going to get hands-on training in a real-world environment to prep you to work properly when you are at your job. You will not only be certified with this course, but you will also be confident and professionally trained to work in the industry from day 1 of your job.
Once you get to know what this course is all about, it must have clicked in your mind who is suitable for this course? We are not going to elaborate in detail here about this, but, in one line, we can say, Anyone who is ready to take control of their future. This course is suitable for all types of people, from students who want to work to earn extra income, people who are looking to change their career trajectory, people who are returning to the workforce, or someone who wants to start their career in the security industry. You know what is most important about this course? The security industry is not only booming this time, but it’s evolving. With the rise in demand for security professionals, from events to the workplace, trained security professionals are more important than ever.
Skills You will Learn
- Provide first aid
- Apply effective communication skills to maintain security
- Legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team
- Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security
- Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security
- Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security
- Monitor and control the access and exit of persons and vehicles from the premises
- Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons
- Apply security procedures to remove persons from the premises
- Escort and protect persons and valuables
Pathway to becoming licenced
Once you finish Cert. II in addition to your training, you need to apply for the security licence via your state regulatory board. The documents required for the application are your certificate, ID proof, police check, etc. Once you get your licence, you can start applying for jobs and can land a job as soon as you complete the course. Some of our students get placed during training only by the placement support provided by our team. And as you have heard, the Sky is the limit!. You will be able to land several job roles, such as;
- Security Officer
- Crowd Controller
- Mobile Patrol Officer
- Control Room Operator
- Event Security Staff
- Shopping Centre Security
- Private Security Guard
- Loss Prevention Officer
Why this is the right time?
You accept the fact or not, the job market nowadays is unpredictable; anything can happen anytime. But one thing that is going to be constant is the demand for licenced security professionals. From business, events, schools, public sectors, etc, people rely on security officers for their safety and to keep things running smoothly. Once you complete this course, you are not just earning a certification; you are moving ahead on a career path that is stable and has opportunities to grow. You are going to get the skills that employers are looking for and stand out in the industry. So, if you are thinking about what to do and are not sure about your next move, this is your sign.
Overall, the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations from SITS is a master class for security. With nationally recognised courses, flexible delivery options, and industry-experienced trainers, it is easy to take the first step. If you want to know the details of the course, eligibility, etc, you can contact us, and we will support you in every way possible.
Enrol with SITS College and take your step towards your dream career.
