Please view the units of competency for your desired course: CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management Both courses cover areas such as threat analysis, risk treatment options, client consulation and the application of risk management frameworks aligned with industry standards.

After completing a course to achieve the 2A ACT Security Consultant licence you may wish to further your studies with: ACT 1B Bodyguard BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

ACT 2A Security Consultant

Name: ACT 2A Security Consultant
Price: $2495 AUD

ACT 2A Security Consultant

Move into a supervisory position and gain an ACT 2A Security Consultant licence.

Course cost

Online Study

$2495

RPL

$1250

Duration

Flexible

State

ACT

Study Method

Online, RPL

Becoming a licensed Class 2A Security Consultant in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) requires a combination of formal training and relevant industry experience. This specialist licence authorises individuals to assess and advise clients on a wide range of security needs, from physical security systems to risk management planning.

Course Overview

ACT 2A Security Consultant

The course you need to complete will depend on your current circumstances but will consist of either:

Please note that if you do not already hold CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis (or it’s predecessor), you cannot directly enter the CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management.

Becoming a licensed 2A Security Consultant opens the door to career opportunities in corporate security, infrastructure protection, event planning, and high-level risk advisory. With the right combination of training and industry experience, you’ll be equipped to provide expert guidance in an increasingly complex security landscape.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of either training course (depending on your circumstances) you will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification.

Either of these qualifications will allow you to apply for an ACT 2A Security Consultant Licence.

After completing these qualifications you will have the skills to:

Conduct detailed security risk assessments
Design and review security policies and procedures
Advise on security technology and infrastructure
Develop and implement security plans for a range of environments

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into the CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis course. However, there are prerequisites for entry to the CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management. Please discuss with us further your current circumstances prior to enrolment to confirm which is the appropriate pathway for you.

You will require intermediate English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.

Before commencing this course, you will be required to undertake an Online LLN ASSESSMENT. You can complete this higher level LLN test here now!

If you are completing the course via an online or RPL delivery mode, you will need access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection.

This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).

For licensing purposes, you must not not have committed any disqualifying offences.

You can’t get a security licence if you’ve been convicted in the last 10 years or found guilty in the last 5 years, and received a penalty of $500.00 or more, a sentence of imprisonment, or both, in relation to of an offence involving:

violence, dishonesty or theft
firearms or other weapons
other than for possession, a controlled drug, controlled plant or controlled precursor within the meaning of the Criminal Code 2002
robbery
terrorism.

General suitability is determined under Division 3.5 of the Security Industry Act 2003.

Units of Competency

Please view the units of competency for your desired course:

Both courses cover areas such as threat analysis, risk treatment options, client consulation and the application of risk management frameworks aligned with industry standards.

Pathways

After completing a course to achieve the 2A ACT Security Consultant licence you may wish to further your studies with:

Course Pathways

› ACT 1B Bodyguard
› BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
› BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

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Please view more about the course fees for your desired course:

Both courses that provide an ACT 2A Security Consultant licence can be delivered both online and through recognition of prior learning.

Please view more about the delivery options for your desired course:

Why Choose Asset College For Your ACT 2A Security Consultant Course

When you choose Asset College, you’re not just choosing an RTO — you’re choosing a partner in your career journey.

For more than 20 years, we’ve trained and guided thousands of Australians into security careers. We’re nationally recognised, connected to employers, and trusted across QLD, NSW, and VIC.
Our graduates don’t just get trained — they get employed. That’s the difference.

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“My experience with Asset College was fantastic. I really enjoyed doing the course and learnt a lot from it. It gave me confidence and a positive mindset to get back into my new career.”

David Parkinson

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Nick Wyborn

I have used Asset three times over the past 10 years, and they are great! They teach you all you need to know with great instructors..

Benjamin Kelly

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL Fee

$1250

If you already have relevant experience or prior training, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for the ACT 2A Security Consultant.

RPL allows your existing skills and experience to be assessed towards a nationally recognised qualification, often enabling you to complete the course faster and at a lower cost than traditional study.

RPL may not be suitable for everyone, as outcomes depend on the evidence you provide and the assessment conducted by a qualified assessor.

Students applying for RPL must submit a FREE Skills Assessment form before enrolling in the course.

ACT 2A Security Consultant Dates & Availability

> Students applying for RPL must submit a FREE Skills Assessment form prior to enrolling in the course.
> The online study can enrol and start at any time!