Sydney & Brisbane Security Company | Security Guarding Licences | Always Synergy

Introduction

Thank you for your interest in gaining, expanding or updating your security qualifications with Always Synergy.

Our training programs are designed to provide students with the qualifications necessary to work in the Security Industry, as well as developing the skills and knowledge which will be an asset to you and your employer in your work as a security professional.

As a security services provider, we are in a unique position to provide you with the most relevant and effective training possible, with an emphasis on providing you with the skills and knowledge which will most benefit you when starting work in the industry.

Always Synergy provides courses tailored to providing the student with the formal qualifications and practical skills necessary to obtain the following license classes:

o 1A - Unarmed Guard & 1C – Crowd Controller

o 1B - Body Guard

o 1E - Monitoring Centre Operator

In addition to this we offer short courses in the following specific areas:

o Defensive Tactics

o Baton & Handcuffs

o Knife Defence

o Armed Robbery Awareness

o First Aid (Allens)

o Responsible Service of Alcohol (MHM)

o Responsible Service of Gambling (MHM)

The Unarmed Guard and Crowd Controller Course is delivered over 10 days. After successfully completing this course, as well as completing a first aid certificate and Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate, students will have the necessary qualifications to obtain a provisional 1A and 1C license. This is required for work as an unarmed guard or as a crowd controller/doorman. Students who have completed this course have the option of spending an extra half day completing the units necessary for obtaining a 1E Monitoring Centre License.

The Body Guarding Course is delivered over 14 days, upon completion of which candidates are able to apply for a provisional 1B license. Those who have completed the Body Guarding Course will also have completed the core units necessary for obtaining a 1D Dog Handler’s License and/or a 1F Armed Guard License. Although Synergy does not provide training in these specific areas, we are more than happy to refer students to qualified providers.

The 1E Monitoring Centre Operator Course is delivered over 6.5 days, after which candidates will be eligible to apply for a provisional 1E license.

All those applying for a provisional (or full) security license must hold a current Senior First Aid certificate bearing Workcover NSW’s “FA” approval number or obtain a Statement of Attainment for competency unit HLTFA301B Apply First Aid (available through Always Synergy). For the provisional 1B crowd controller/doorman license, students must also hold a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate.

It should also be noted that before enrolment in any security course, students must pass a language, literacy and numeracy assessment. This is a short test which can be taken at the time of enrolment.

Classes generally consist of 6-12 people. Students will be provided with all necessary training materials and documentation.

Security Licence Legal Requirements

It is illegal in NSW (and other Australian states) to perform any kind of security work without holding a security license.

The NSW security industry is regulated by the Security Industry Registry (SIR), a branch of the NSW Police. SIR regulates the requirements for obtaining a security license in the state, and upon completion of the relevant course requirements you can apply to SIR to have a security license issued to you.

Course requirements are decided by the Security Industry Registry.

Generally you are required to undertake a training course of approximately two weeks duration as well as completing an eligible First Aid course (and Responsible Service of Alcohol for 1B licenses), after which you can apply for a provisional license in the relevant license class. To complete the training course you will need to demonstrate competence in both written and practical assessment. A provisional license must be held for at least twelve months before you can apply to SIR for a full license. When performing crowd control work such as at a club or hotel or public event, a provisional guard must work under the direct supervision of a fully licensed guard. There is no such requirement for static work, such as a construction site or hospital, although provisional 1A licencees are required to follow a comprehensively documented work procedure.

After completing the training course, and before applying for a full license, a provisional license holder is required to be assessed in the workplace, twice for 1A/1C/1E provisional licenses and three times for 1B provisional license holders. The workplace assessment involves a qualified assessor asking questions and observing the guard at work, to ensure the guard possesses the skills and knowledge taught during the training course.

It is important to be aware of a number of requirements of the SIR and the NSW Security Industry Act which will determine whether you are eligible to be issued a license:

· You must be a permanent Australian resident.

· You must be 18 years of age or older.

· You must furnish a character reference upon application for a provisional or full license.

· A license will be refused or revoked if the applicant or licensee has been convicted of certain criminal offences within the previous 10 years.

· A license will be refused of revoked if the applicant or licensee has been found guilty of certain offences, but with no conviction recorded, within the previous 5 years.

· The proscribed offenses include assault, robbery, riot, affray, stalking or intimidation, fraud, theft, as well as offences relating to firearms/weapons, prohibited drugs, terrorism, organized crime, and reckless conduct causing death in the workplace. Please contact SIR for more information.

· The Commissioner of Police has the discretion to refuse or revoke a license where the applicant or holder is not of good or fit character, or it is not in the public interest for the license to be issued.

More information about the NSW Security Industry Registry and the NSW Security Industry is available at:

Unarmed Guard (1A) & Crowd Controller (1C) Course

CPP20207 Certificate II in Security Operations

Summary of Requirements:

1. Australian citizenship or permanent residency

2. No criminal offences in previous ten years

3. Provisional Licensing Course

4. Successful Literacy, Numeracy,& Language Test

5. Current First Aid Certificate or HTFA301B Apply First Aid

6. Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (1C only)

7. Two successful workplace assessments (for full license)

The 1A Unarmed Guard & 1C Crowd Controller Course is delivered over ten days, after which candidates will be eligible for a provisional 1A & 1C license.

Unarmed Guard work involves patrolling buildings, construction sites, park land etc, as well as work in hospitals, educational facilities, car parks. This field comprises the largest market of security work.

Crowd Control work involves working in licensed premises such as hotels, clubs, cinemas as well as at large public events such as concerts or music festivals. Crowd Controllers perform the work of monitoring and dealing with people’s behaviour in these environments, and enforcing Responsible Service of Alcohol requirements at the venue. Crowd control work is usually more demanding than static guard work, and is generally paid at a higher rate.

The course covers the following compulsory units:

CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industry

CPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry

CPPSEC2003A Work effectively in the security industry

CPPSEC2004A Respond to security risk situation

CPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security team

CPPSEC2006A Provide security services to clients

CPPSEC2009A Give evidence in court

CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation

CPPSEC2010A Protect safety of persons*

CPPSEC2011A Control access to and exit from premises*

CPPSEC2012A Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour*

CPPSEC2014A Operate basic security equipment*

CPPSEC2017A Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques

CPPSEC3013A Control person using empty hand techniques

CPPSEC2015A Patrol premises*

TLIE707B Use communications systems*

Units marked with an asterisk (*) are units which are required to be assessed in the workplace. Two workplace assessments are necessary.

All those applying for a provisional (or full) security license must hold a current Senior First Aid certificate bearing Workcover NSW’s “FA” approval number or obtain a Statement of Attainment for competency unit HLTFA301B Apply First Aid (available through Always Synergy).

In order to work in a licensed premise a candidate must also complete a Responsible Service of Alcohol Course. This is a single-day course, and is available through Synergy.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a statement of attainment in all units not marked with an asterisk (*). A statement of attainment in the units marked with an asterisk (*) is dependent on the successful completion of TWO workplace assessments. After the successful completion of all qualifications and workplace assessments, students are eligible for the award of CPP20207 Certificate II in Security Operations.

After one year of having held a provisional license, the candidate can apply to SIR for a full 1A&1C license.

Body Guard (1B)

CPP30407 Certificate III in Security Operations

Summary of Requirements:

1. Australian citizenship or permanent residency

2. No criminal offences in previous ten years

3. Successful Language, Literacy & Numeracy Test

3. Provisional Licensing Course (14 days)

4. Current approved First Aid Certificate or HTFA301B Apply First Aid

5. Three successful workplace assessments (for full license)

Students wishing to obtain a 1B Body Guarding license are required by SIR to complete the following units of competency:

BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development

CPPSEC2003A Work effectively in the security industry

CPPSEC3001A Maintain workplace safety in the security industry

CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation

CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation

CPPSEC3005A Prepare and present security documentation and reports

CPPSEC3006A Coordinate a quality service to clients

CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment

CPPSEC3009A Prepare and present evidence in court

CPPSEC2010A Protect safety of persons*

CPPSEC2011A Control access to and exit from premises*

CPPSEC2012A Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour*

CPPSEC2017A Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques

CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques

CPPSEC3017A Plan and conduct evacuation from premises

CPPSEC3018A Provide for safety of persons at risk*

Units marked with an asterisk (*) are units which are required to be assessed in the workplace. Three workplace assessments are required.

All those applying for a provisional (or full) security license must hold a current Senior First Aid certificate bearing Workcover NSW’s “FA” approval number or obtain a Statement of Attainment for competency unit HLTFA301B Apply First Aid (available through Always Synergy).

After successful completion of the course, candidates shall be awarded a statement of attainment in all units not marked with an asterisk (*), and shall be eligible to apply to SIR for a Provisional 1B License. A statement of attainment in all units marked with an asterisk (*) is dependent upon successful completion of THREE workplace assessments. After successfully completing all required units and workplace assessments, students shall be eligible for CPP30407 Certificate III in Security Operations.

After one year of having held a provisional license, the candidate can apply to SIR for a full 1A&1C license.

Monitoring Centre Operator (1E)

CPP20207 Certificate II in Security Operations

Summary of requirements:

1. Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency

2. No Criminal Offences in previous ten years

3. Successful Language, Literacy & Numeracy Test

4. Provisional Licensing Course (6.5 days)

5. Two successful workplace assessments (for full license)

Students can choose to complete the 1E course together with the 1A/C course, or may complete the 1E course alone.

Candidates for a 1E – Monitoring Centre Operator are required by SIR to complete the same six core units as Unarmed and Crowd Controller students (six days):

CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industry

CPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry

CPPSEC2003A Work effectively in the security industry

CPPSEC2004A Respond to security risk situation

CPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security team

CPPSEC2006A Provide security services to clients

Candidates are then required to complete the following units which are delivered over half a day:

CPPSEC3012A Store and protect information*

CPPSEC3021A Maintain and use security database*

CPPSEC2018A Monitor electronic reporting facility*

CPPSEC3020A Monitor security from control room*

Units marked with an asterisk (*) are units which are required to be assessed in the workplace. Two workplace assessments are required.

After the successful completion of this course students will be awarded a statement of attainment in the first six units listed above, and can apply to SIR for a Provisional 1E License. A statement of attainment in the units marked with an asterisk (*) is dependent upon the successful completion of TWO workplace assessments. After successfully completing all units of competency and workplace assessments, students are eligible to be awarded CPP20207 Certificate II in Security Operations.

After one year of having held a provisional license, the candidate can apply to SIR for a full 1E license.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process by which candidates may obtain qualification in Units of Competency by demonstrating they possess the required knowledge, skills and competency covered by the unit.

This knowledge is demonstrated by providing evidence of competency acquired through formal or informal training or work experience relevant to the qualification sought. The evidence required includes (but is not limited to) documented experience in a relevant field of work, formal and informal education relating to the qualification, and direct examination by our assessor to determine both competencies and gaps in knowledge. The candidate is assessed against all the areas of knowledge required by each Unit of Competency to ascertain if, or to what extent, they are competent.

This process is likely to be most appropriate for candidates enrolling for qualifications who want recognition of prior learning or current competencies, for existing workers, for individuals with overseas qualifications, for recent migrants with established work histories, for people returning to the workplace, and for people with disabilities or injuries requiring a change in career.

Applications for RPL assessment, and further information about the process and its requirements, are available from the Synergy Head Office.

Once you have completed training why not join our team?

Always Synergy understands that after you are trained, the next step is gaining real life experience in the industry.

Always Synergy provides security services to a wide range of clients and once your training is completed, we may recruit you, thereby providing you with the valuable experience required for kicking off your career or furthering it.