Are there entry requirements?

No. The register records no entry requirements for CPP40719.

How does it differ from CPP41519?

CPP40719 is about running security operations and security businesses. CPP41519 Security Risk Analysis is about assessing threat and advising clients. Both are Certificate IV, and both feed the Diploma.

Only four core units?

Yes. The core is deliberately small because the elective groups carry the specialisation - you commit to a whole group rather than picking individually.

Do I need this to run a security business?

The register describes it as the qualification for security business managers, but business licensing is a matter for each state and territory regulator. Check the requirements where you operate.

What comes after this?

CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management, which lists this qualification as one of its entry pathways.

CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management

About this qualification

CPP40719 serves two related audiences. 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”.

Twelve units and only four are core, which is a very light core for a Certificate IV. The elective rules compensate: you take all of Group A or all of Group B, then top up.

CPPSEC4022 Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses is core, and it is the unit that marks the transition. Below this level you follow procedure; here you write it.

The register notes that legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some states and territories to the provision of advice on security. That sits with each jurisdiction's regulator, not with the qualification.

Roles it maps to

Occupational titles named on the national register for CPP40719.

Security Operations Supervisor Control Room Manager Monitoring Centre Manager Security Business Manager Event Security Supervisor Technical Security Manager

Where it sits

Where CPP40719 sits on the security ladder.

Certificate IICPP20218 Security Operations
Certificate IIICPP31318 Security Operations
Certificate IV · you are hereCPP40719 Security Management
Certificate IVCPP41519 Security Risk Analysis
DiplomaCPP50619 Security Risk Management

What it covers

4Core units

8Elective units

Twelve units must be completed: 4 core and 8 electives. The electives must include all units within Group A or all units within Group B, plus up to 4 units within Groups A, B or C not already selected. An elective may be selected from Group D or from any training package, provided it contributes to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains the AQF level.

The 4 core units, required by everyone:

CPPSEC4001 Manage work health and safety in the security work environment
CPPSEC4003 Assess and advise on client security needs
CPPSEC4005 Facilitate security operations briefing and debriefing processes
CPPSEC4022 Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses

For a full list of elective units, visit training.gov.au →

Frequently asked questions

Are there entry requirements?: No. The register records no entry requirements for CPP40719.
How does it differ from CPP41519?: CPP40719 is about running security operations and security businesses. CPP41519 Security Risk Analysis is about assessing threat and advising clients. Both are Certificate IV, and both feed the Diploma.
Only four core units?: Yes. The core is deliberately small because the elective groups carry the specialisation — you commit to a whole group rather than picking individually.
Do I need this to run a security business?: The register describes it as the qualification for security business managers, but business licensing is a matter for each state and territory regulator. Check the requirements where you operate.
What comes after this?: CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management, which lists this qualification as one of its entry pathways.

Other registered providers

Filtered by where each provider is based, not where they can deliver.

WA

North Metropolitan TAFERTO 52786

Deliver and assess · WA
QLD

CLET TrainingRTO 31254

Assess only · National
QLD

Asset Training AustraliaRTO 31718

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

Churchill EducationRTO 31430

Deliver and assess · National
NSW

Westbourne CollegeRTO 41084

Deliver and assess · National
QLD

NSTARTO 32292

Deliver and assess · National
ACT

Australian Forensic ServicesRTO 4282

Deliver and assess · National
WA

Core Training GroupRTO 52634

Deliver and assess · WA
TAS

Allie InvestmentsRTO 60083

Deliver and assess · National
VIC

A.T.T.N.RTO 22604

Deliver and assess · National
NSW

Australian Global AcademyRTO 45229

Deliver and assess · National
NSW

Star Training AcademyRTO 91349

Deliver and assess · National
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