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CPP20218 · Real Estate & Security
Certificate II in Security Operations
You have spent years protecting property and ensuring public safety in demanding environments. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a recognition pathway for your security expertise.
The qualification
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of a security officer, responsible for maintaining safety and security by patrolling, protecting or guarding property while unarmed, and screening entry, monitoring behaviour and removing persons from premises. This qualification is intended to align with the following occupational licencing outcomes: security officer; unarmed guard security officer; crowd controller.
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.
You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.
Your Qualification Pathway in Four Steps
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Evidence Portfolio
Your consultant guides you through identifying and organising relevant workplace evidence for the RTO.
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RTO Assessment
A qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates the evidence against the national standard.
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Qualification Outcome
If the RTO determines every requirement is met, the RTO issues the nationally recognised qualification.
Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification
Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.
Security Officer
Protecting people and assets through active patrolling and monitoring of security systems.
Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:
- Current resume detailing security experience
- Position descriptions from security firms
- Shift logs and daily activity reports
- Records of screening people and personal effects
- Vehicle access and exit logs
- Documentation of identification check procedures
What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?
Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.
Work History & Roles
- Current resume detailing security experience
- Position descriptions from security firms
- Shift logs and daily activity reports
Access & Screening
- Records of screening people and personal effects
- Vehicle access and exit logs
- Documentation of identification check procedures
Risk & Incident Response
- Completed risk assessments for specific sites
- Incident reports and emergency response logs
- Evacuation procedure participation records
Behavioral Management
- Logs detailing crowd control activities
- Reports on managing intoxicated or difficult persons
- Records of removing persons from premises safely
Compliance & Training
- Current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate
- Site-specific WHS induction records
- Records of previous security industry training
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RPL and Traditional Study
Two pathways that use the same RTO competency standards.
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RPL pathway
Traditional study
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling
Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.
Pricing is confirmed before you commit
You will receive a detailed, personalised quote before enrolment. It includes the total fee, payment terms, and the name of the delivering RTO.
What affects your timeline
Based on our experience, the majority of RPL candidates receive their qualification within 4 to 6 weeks of their complete evidence portfolio being submitted to the RTO. Individual timeframes vary.
What RPL It supports
- Guidance through evidence gathering
- Preparing a complete portfolio for submission
- Following up on your behalf
What the RTO controls
- Assessment workload and evaluation timeline
- Requests for more evidence or gap training
- The qualification issuance process
Delivering Registered Training Organisations
The current database lists the following active partner RTOs for this qualification. The delivering RTO is confirmed before enrolment.
RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision
RPL It Australia
- Preliminary skills review or interest registration
- Evidence gathering guidance
- Student support and pathway information
Delivering RTO
- Formal assessment by qualified assessors
- Competency and gap-training decisions
- Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Additional licensing requirements may apply
This qualification is a primary requirement for obtaining an unarmed security officer or crowd controller licence in most Australian jurisdictions. Please note that holding the qualification is one part of the licensing process, which also includes background checks and probity requirements managed by state authorities.
NSW: Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED)VIC: Licensing and Regulation Division (LRD) - Victoria PoliceQLD: Office of Fair TradingWA: Licensing Services - WA Police ForceSA: Consumer and Business Services (CBS)TAS: Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)ACT: Access CanberraNT: Licensing NT
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- Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
- No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
- Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO
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Is this qualification currently available through RPL it?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) for this specific qualification. While we cannot facilitate assessments today, we are actively building the framework to support security professionals through the recognition process.
Why should I register my interest?
By registering your interest, you will be among the first to be notified when a suitable RTO partner is secured. This allows us to understand the demand and advocate for a streamlined evidence-gathering process tailored to your specific security experience.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and carries the same national recognition as one achieved through a traditional classroom pathway. The standard of competency remains the same; only the method of assessment differs.
Will this qualification automatically grant me a security licence?
The Certificate II in Security Operations is a mandatory educational requirement for licensing, but it is not the licence itself. Once you have the qualification, you must apply to your state's relevant licensing authority, which will conduct their own background and security checks.
What kind of experience is most relevant for this RPL pathway?
Relevant experience includes any role where you have been responsible for patrolling premises, monitoring crowd behaviour, screening individuals, or responding to security risks. Evidence of managing intoxicated persons and using communication to de-escalate conflict is particularly valuable.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one obtained through full-time study?
Yes. RPL is a legitimate form of assessment within the Australian VET system. The qualification issued is identical to one obtained through any other mode of delivery and is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Who assesses my evidence?
Your evidence is assessed by a qualified assessor employed or contracted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation (RTO), not by RPL It. The assessor holds the credentials required under the 2025 Standards for RTOs and has current industry experience.
What if gaps are identified in my skills?
If the assessor identifies areas where your evidence does not fully demonstrate competency, the RTO can provide gap training. The RTO will discuss any associated requirements or costs with you if this becomes necessary. Gap training is targeted to the specific areas identified and is designed to help you meet the full requirements of the qualification.
What if I don’t have enough experience for RPL?
If the initial skills review indicates that RPL is not suitable for you at this time, we’ll let you know honestly and discuss alternative options. We would rather direct you to the right pathway than enrol you in a process that won’t lead to a successful outcome.
How long does the RPL process take?
Based on our experience, the majority of RPL candidates receive their qualification within 4 to 6 weeks of their complete evidence portfolio being submitted to the RTO. This is an average based on past outcomes, not a guarantee. Factors include qualification complexity, evidence completeness, whether gap training is required, and the RTO's current assessment capacity.
Can I do this from outside Australia?
This depends on the specific qualification. Many qualifications are based on Australian codes, standards, and legislation, and some require access to an Australian workplace for assessment. If you are based outside Australia, please contact us to discuss whether RPL is feasible for your circumstances.
Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Property Services Training Package training package.
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