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.

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This qualification provides an occupational licence outcome of a close protection operative.

Occupational titles could include:

• 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.

Course Code : CPP31418

Course Title : Certificate III in Close Protection Operations

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements :

Occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply at the time of publication. Please refer to the CPP Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

• 14 Units of Competency:
  • 8 Core Units
  • 6 Elective Units

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:

• A minimum of 4 elective units must be chosen from the elective units listed below
• Up to 2 units may be chosen from the elective units listed below, or elsewhere from the CPP Property Services Training Package or other current Training Packages.

Electives selected from outside this qualification must be relevant to the occupational outcome.

Core Units :

• CPPSEC3101 : Manage conflict and security risks through negotiation
• CPPSEC3103 : Determine and implement response to security risk situation
• CPPSEC3105 : Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients
• CPPSEC3121 : Control persons using empty hand techniques
• CPPSEC3122 : Plan provision of close protection services
• CPPSEC3123 : Implement close protection services
• HLTAID014 : Provide advanced first aid 
• HLTWHS003 : Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units :

• BSBFLM312 : Contribute to team effectiveness
• CHCCCS020 : Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
• CPPSEC3102 : Maintain operational safety and security of work environment
• CPPSEC3104 : Coordinate monitoring and control of individual and crowd behaviour
• CPPSEC3106 : Gather, organise and present security information and documentation
• CPPSEC3108 : Store, protect and dispose of security information
• CPPSEC3109 : Use and maintain security databases and compile reports
• CPPSEC3110 : Control persons using batons
• CPPSEC3111 : Restrain persons using handcuffs
• CPPSEC3124 : Prepare and present evidence in court
• CPPSEC3125 : Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets
• CPPSEC3126 : Defend persons using spray
• CPPSEC3131 : Select, use and maintain body armour for security purposes
• HLTAID015 : Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
• PMAOMIR210 : Control evacuation to muster point
• TLIB0002 : Carry out vehicle inspection
• TLIC1051 : Operate commercial vehicle
• TLIC3036 : Apply safe car driving behaviours

What role is the training for?

A close protection operative provides security services to people rather than property. These people may be politicians, musicians, celebrities or VIPs. The main task is to protect their safety.

A close protection operative or bodyguard requires a licence. You can only get that licence after successfully completing this course. And only a registered training organisation (RTO) can provide the course. We are a training provider that is an RTO.

This is a qualification that suits people who want to specialise in close protection. It can also lead to further learning and jobs in other security roles such as security risk management.

Bodyguards usually work in a team with limited supervision. They are responsible for what they do and have some limited responsibility for what others in the team do.

The provision of close protection is in constant demand, so doing bodyguard training provides a clear pathway to jobs in:

• Court Security
• Correctional Services A
• Australian Customs
• Bodyguards

Licensing Endorsements

CPPSS00059 Batons and Handcuffs Skillset

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3110 Control persons using batons
• CPPSEC3111 Restrain persons using handcuffs

CPPSS00060 Canine Skillset

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3112 Manage training and well-being of dogs for security functions
• CPPSEC3113 Handle dogs for security patrols

CPPSS00061 Cash-in-Transit Skillset

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3118 Inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment
• CPPSEC3119 Implement cash-in-transit security procedures
• CPPSEC3120 Load and unload cash-in-transit in secured and unsecured environments

CPPSS00062 Control room operations Skillset

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3107 Monitor security and coordinate response from control rooms
• CPPSEC3108 Store, protect and dispose of security information
• CPPSEC3109 Use and maintain security databases and compile reports

CPPSS00063 Firearms Skillset

Skill Set Requirements :

CPPSEC3114* Control security risk situations using firearms

• The unit in this skill set includes the following prerequisite requirements:
• CPPSEC3115 Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes, or
• CPPSEC3116 Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes, or
• CPPSEC3117 Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes, or
• Firearms training course approved in the relevant State/Territory jurisdiction.

CPPSS00064 Monitoring Centre Operations Skillset