This qualification is for security risk analysts who apply technical security and operations expertise in a risk management environment. Security risk analysts understand the current threat environment and assess risk and advise clients on strategies to ensure the protection of electronic security systems and people and property in crowded places, as defined by Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism (2017).

Occupational titles may include:

• event security manager
• security risk adviser
• security risk analyst.

This qualification provides occupational specialisations in electronic security and crowded places, and a pathway to further learning and work in security risk management.

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.

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.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

12 units of competency

• 5 core units
• 7 elective units.

Electives are to be chosen as follows:

• all 3 units within Group A or all 3 units within Group B
• up to 4 units within Groups A, B or C not already selected
• up to 2 units may be selected from Group D

an elective unit may be selected from any Training Package, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains the AQF level of this qualification.

Core Units 

• CPPSEC4003 Assess and advise on client security needs
• CPPSEC4006 Conduct security risk assessment of client operations
• CPPSEC4007 Identify security threats and assess impact on client operations
• CPPSEC4012 Assess security vulnerabilities of assets
• CPPSEC4022 Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses

Elective Units 

Group A: Security Technology and Systems 

• CPPSEC4009 Interpret electronic information from advanced technology security systems
• CPPSEC4020 Advise on advanced technology security systems to meet client needs
• CPPSEC4021 Develop standard operating procedures for advanced technology security systems

Group B: Crowded Places 

• CPPSEC4024 Assess security of crowded places
• CPPSEC4025 Advise on operational requirements to maintain crowded place security
• PSPSEC015 Communicate security awareness

Group C: Specialist 

• CPPINV4013 Undertake case management of investigations
• CPPSEC3125 Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets
• CPPSEC4008 Assess and prepare security tender submissions
• CPPSEC4014 Commission and decommission networked security systems
• CPPSEC4015 Maintain networked security systems
• CPPSEC4016 Install networked security systems
• CPPSEC4017 Design security system configurations and specifications
• CPPSEC4018 Program and configure networked security systems
• CPPSEC4019 Diagnose faults in networked security systems

Group D: General 

• BSBAUD412 Work within compliance frameworks
• BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
• BSBESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures
• BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information
• BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
• BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
• CPPSEC5004 Develop security risk management plans
• CPPSEC5005 Implement security risk management plans
• PSPSEC009 Handle sensitive information
• PSPSEC010 Provide government security briefings