Certificate IV in Security Management

CPP40719

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification is for security supervisors and security business managers who may engage in sub-contracting arrangements for personnel and clients. Security supervisors lead teams to coordinate and implement a range of security operations and functions such as control room, monitoring centre, electronic security and guarding. Security business managers coordinate security manpower and services to clients while operating under complex regulatory and contracting arrangements.

Occupational titles may include:

  • control room manager
  • event security supervisor
  • monitoring centre manager
  • security business manager
  • security operations supervisor
  • technical security manager.

Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some states and territories to the provision of advice on security solutions, strategies, protocols and procedures. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Assess and advise on client security needs Core
Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses Core
Facilitate security operations briefing and debriefing processes Core
Manage work health and safety in the security work environment Core
Advise on advanced technology security systems to meet client needs Elective
Assess and prepare security tender submissions Elective
Commission and decommission networked security systems Elective
Coordinate business resources Elective
Coordinate recruitment and onboarding Elective
Design security system configurations and specifications Elective
Develop personal work priorities Elective
Develop standard operating procedures for advanced technology security systems Elective
Diagnose faults in networked security systems Elective
Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures Elective
Implement continuous improvement Elective
Implement contracting arrangements for security businesses Elective
Implement customer service strategies Elective
Install networked security systems Elective
Interpret electronic information from advanced technology security systems Elective
Lead effective workplace relationships Elective
Lead team effectiveness Elective
Maintain and implement digital technology Elective
Maintain networked security systems Elective
Manage field staff activity and incident response from control room Elective
Manage monitoring centre operations Elective
Plan finances for new business ventures Elective
Program and configure networked security systems Elective
Promote innovation in a team environment Elective
Report on financial activity Elective
Supervise security operations Elective
Support employee and industrial relations Elective
Undertake case management of investigations Elective
Undertake compliance audits Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate IV in Security Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker

    ANZSCO 342313

    Electronic Equipment Trades Workers install, maintain and repair electronic equipment and systems such as audio and visual reproduction equipment, home entertainment systems, computers and electronic security systems.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Crowd Controller

    ANZSCO 442213

    Crowd Controllers carry out crowd control duties at entertainment, sporting or recreational venues.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Security Consultant

    ANZSCO 442216

    Security Consultants advise clients on security requirements, and recommend and design security specifications.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Security Officer

    ANZSCO 442217

    Security Officers patrol and guard industrial and commercial property, railway yards, stations and other facilities.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Security Management

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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