Security Course Perth: CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
Security course Perth: SNS College (RTO 53034) delivers CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations. WA Police Force names this course for security officer and crowd controller licences. The program combines required online learning with 10 days of supervised face-to-face training in Perth CBD. The $850 fee includes HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
WA Police Force approved training provider · RTO code 53034
Certificate II in Security Operations Perth: Course Overview
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is a blended program. It combines required online learning and a knowledge assessment with supervised face-to-face security training, practical assessment and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
The national register training.gov.au describes the qualification for unarmed security officers and crowd controllers. CPP20218 classes run at Level 1, 224–226 Stirling Street, Perth.
WA Police Force lists SNS College of Western Australia as a current approved training organisation for Certificate II in Security Operations (WA Police Force, page updated 5 November 2026). Already completed CPP20212? See the Security Officer Upgrade Pathway.
Why Choose SNS College for Security Training?
SNS College mixes online learning with hands-on training under supervision, practical security tasks and learner support.
Blended Learning
You also complete online learning and a knowledge assessment, alongside supervised training and practical assessment.
Learner Support
LLN, digital readiness and support needs are reviewed through the pre-enrolment process, with support available where appropriate.
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations — 14 Units
The qualification comprises 14 units. training.gov.au (Release 3) lists all 14 as core units and lists no elective units. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is one of the 14.
| Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPPSEC2101 | Apply effective communication skills to maintain security |
| CPPSEC2102 | Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team |
| CPPSEC2103 | Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security |
| CPPSEC2104 | Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations |
| CPPSEC2105 | Provide quality services to a range of security clients |
| CPPSEC2106 | Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques |
| CPPSEC2107 | Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security |
| CPPSEC2108 | Screen people, personal effects and items to maintain security |
| CPPSEC2109 | Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises |
| CPPSEC2110 | Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security |
| CPPSEC2111 | Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons |
| CPPSEC2112 | Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises |
| CPPSEC2113 | Escort and protect persons and valuables |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
What Does the Course Delivery Schedule Look Like?
The supervised face-to-face component is delivered over 10 training days. Required online learning and knowledge assessment are completed in addition. The 10 days are not the whole learner commitment.
Days 1–8: Supervised Security Operations Training and Practical Assessment
Supervised face-to-face activities may include:
- Communication activities
- Security legislation and procedures
- Risk assessment exercises
- Incident response scenarios
- Crowd control activities
- Patrol procedures
- Access control exercises
- Defensive techniques
- Customer service activities
- Security reporting and documentation
Days 9–10: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
The program includes HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, taught and assessed face to face under supervision. Delivery follows the unit and licensing requirements.
- CPR and emergency response activities
- AED use
- Casualty assessment
- Practical first-aid demonstrations
- First-aid reporting activities
- Supervised practical assessment
Cert II Security Operations WA: Security Licensing Information
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is the security officer and crowd controller course WA Police Force lists for these licences (WA Police Force security licence training). Licensing is a separate process run by Licensing Services (Security) at WA Police Force. The Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and its Regulations 1997 govern it.
Licensing disclaimer. Completing CPP20218 does not guarantee a security licence. Each licensing decision is made separately by WA Police Force.
Which licence you need
WA Police Force states that a security officer licence authorises a person to watch, guard and protect property. It states that a crowd controller licence authorises a person to monitor and control behaviour, screen people for entry and remove people for behavioural reasons.
Who can apply
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old to work as a security officer or crowd controller, according to WA Police Force.
- Findings of guilt for disqualifying offences, such as violence, dishonesty, drugs or prohibited weapons, can make an applicant ineligible, according to WA Police Force. Findings recorded since 1996, spent or not, may also affect eligibility.
- Applicants with any criminal conviction should call Licensing Services (Security) on 1300 171 011 before enrolling, as WA Police Force advises.
Security licence training Perth: how the process works
- Complete the training. From 1 January 2026, WA Police Force accepts only training completed in Western Australia with a WA Police-approved registered training organisation. Qualifications from providers missing from its published list are not accepted, so check the training page list before you enrol.
- Pass the written test. Security officer and crowd controller applicants must pass the written test after completing CPP20218 and before applying, as Security Competency Test WA states. The Financial, Administrative and Professional Services Training Council has run this program since 1 June 2026, per WA Police Force.
- Gather your documents. The application page lists a current First Aid Certificate, identity documents, two character references, passport-size photos and a signed code of conduct.
- Lodge in person. The requirements page directs security officer and crowd controller applicants to lodge the LSS52 application with the fee at its Cannington office. Applicants more than 50 km from the Perth GPO may lodge at their local police station (WA Police Force).
- Allow processing time. New applications take about six weeks (30 working days), per WA Police Force. The LSS52 application package lets applicants choose a one-year or three-year licence term.
Which Security Careers Can This Course Support?
If you meet licensing, employer and other requirements, CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations may lead to roles such as:
Security Officer
A WA security officer licence and employer requirements apply to this pathway.
Crowd Controller
A separate WA crowd controller licence, issued by WA Police Force, applies to this pathway.
Event Security
Event and venue environments offer a pathway, subject to licensing and employer requirements.
Venue and Premises Security
Premises monitoring and access control offer a pathway, subject to licensing requirements.
training.gov.au states that the qualification leads to further study in areas such as armed guarding, cash-in-transit and close protection. Completing training does not guarantee employment or licensing outcomes.
Security Training Perth CBD: Entry, Assessment, Location & Learner Support
Entry and Participation Requirements
The national register lists no entry requirements for CPP20218, so you can start without previous security experience. SNS College expects you to:
- Have sufficient LLN skills to participate in training and assessment, with support available where appropriate
- Be able to complete required online learning and knowledge assessment
- Take part safely in supervised practical security activities and scenario-based assessment
- Be 18 or older if you plan to apply for a WA security licence
SNS College reviews learner suitability, LLN and digital readiness and support needs in the pre-enrolment process. Learner support and reasonable adjustment are available where appropriate. They do not change the essential qualification, assessment or licensing requirements.
Cert II Security Operations Units and Assessment
- Online knowledge assessment
- Written and scenario-based assessment activities
- Supervised practical demonstrations
- Role plays and simulated security scenarios
- Direct observation by authorised assessors
- Oral questioning
- Security reporting/documentation activities
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid assessment
Certificate II in Security Operations CPP20218 Perth CBD
Level 1, 224–226 Stirling Street, Perth WA 6000
- Perth CBD location
- Public transport access nearby
- Parking options available nearby
Helpful Guides Before You Enrol
Frequently Asked Questions — CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
How is CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations delivered?
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is delivered as a blended program at SNS College. You complete required online learning and a knowledge assessment, plus 10 days of supervised face-to-face training in Perth CBD. Days 1–8 cover security operations and practical assessment, and days 9–10 cover HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
How much time should I allow to complete the course?
CPP20218 study time has two parts to plan for. The supervised face-to-face component runs over 10 training days in Perth CBD. Required online learning and the knowledge assessment take extra time on top of those days, and your total completion time varies with your own progress.
Does completing CPP20218 automatically give me a security licence?
No. Completing CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations does not guarantee a security licence. Licensing Services (Security) at WA Police Force makes every licensing decision separately. Applicants also need to pass the written test, hold a current First Aid certificate and be at least 18 years old.
What is the course needed for a WA security licence?
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is the course WA Police Force names for security officer and crowd controller licences. Applicants also pass the written test, hold a current First Aid certificate and are 18 or older. From 1 January 2026, WA Police Force accepts training only from its approved providers.
Does a criminal record stop me getting a security licence?
Yes, it can. WA Police Force states that findings of guilt for disqualifying offences, such as violence, dishonesty, drugs or prohibited weapons, can make an applicant ineligible. If you have any criminal conviction, call Licensing Services (Security) on 1300 171 011 before you enrol to check your eligibility.
Is HLTAID011 Provide First Aid included?
Yes. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is one of the 14 units in CPP20218 and is included in the $850 course fee. HLTAID011 is delivered on days 9 and 10 through supervised face-to-face practical training and assessment, covering CPR, AED use, casualty assessment and first aid reporting.
How much does CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations cost?
The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations course fee is $850, subject to the current approved Schedule of Fees. The fee includes HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. Review the Fees, Payments and Refunds information / Schedule of Fees before enrolling, or call 08 6185 8275 if you have questions.
Does completing the training guarantee employment?
No. Completing CPP20218 does not guarantee employment or a licensing outcome. The qualification may lead to roles in security, crowd control, events and venues, if you meet licensing and employer rules. Training.gov.au also lists further study in areas such as armed guarding, cash-in-transit and close protection.
Is this the same as a security guard course in Perth?
Yes. People often call CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations a security guard course. WA Police Force names CPP20218 as the training course for security officer licences. SNS College delivers it at Level 1, 224–226 Stirling Street, Perth, as an approved training provider.
Does the course include crowd control training?
Yes. CPP20218 is also the course for a WA crowd controller licence, and the program includes CPPSEC2110 Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security. Crowd controller licences use the same Certificate II, and WA Police Force does not require responsible service of alcohol training for them.
Sources
The official sources below support the licensing and qualification statements on this page. Access date for each: 28 October 2026.
- Licensing Services (Security), WA Police Force
- Security licence application requirements, WA Police Force
- Apply for a security licence, WA Police Force
- Security licence training, WA Police Force
- Types of security licences, WA Police Force
- Security licence information, WA Police Force
- LSS52 security licence application package, WA Police Force
- Security Competency Test WA
- training.gov.au: CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
Ready to Begin Your Security Training?
Enrol in CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations through SNS College's blended training program.
- 10 Days Supervised Face-to-Face Training
- Required Online Learning
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Included
- Practical Security Training
- Perth CBD
- Nationally Recognised Qualification
- Course Fee $850
Review the current Fees, Payments and Refunds information / Schedule of Fees before enrolling. You can also call 08 6185 8275.
SNS College of Western Australia · RTO 53034
Level 1, 224–226 Stirling Street, Perth WA 6000
info@snscollege.wa.edu.au
SNS College of Western Australia · RTO 53034 · Registered with the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) Western Australia
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is delivered by SNS College of Western Australia (RTO 53034). Completion of training does not guarantee employment or licensing outcomes. Completion of CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations does not guarantee a security licence. Licensing decisions are made separately by WA Police Force Licensing Services (Security).
