To be awarded a CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations which will allow you to apply for a TAS Bodyguard licence, you must complete the following units: Core Units CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks through negotiation CPPSEC3103 Determine and implement response to security risk situation CPPSEC3105 Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients CPPSEC3121 Control persons using empty hand techniques CPPSEC3122 Plan provision of close protection services CPPSEC3123 Implement close protection services HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety Elective Units CPPSEC3102 Maintain operational safety and security of work environment CPPSEC3106 Gather, organise and present security information and documentation CPPSEC3108 Store, protect and dispose of security information CPPSEC3124 Prepare and present evidence in court CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others If you would also like to achieve an Agent (Business) licence in Tasmania, you will then need to complete the following units: CPPSEC4001 Manage work health and safety in the security work environment CPPSEC4003 Assess and advise on client security needs CPPSEC4004 Supervise security operations CPPSEC4006 Conduct security risk assessment of client operations CPPSEC4007 Identify security threats and assess impact on client operations BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans

After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with: TAS Monitoring Room Operator TAS Batons and Handcuffs TAS Inquiry Agent

TAS Bodyguard

Name: TAS Bodyguard
Price: TBC AUD

TAS Bodyguard

Complete this training to apply for a TAS Bodyguard licence.

Course cost

Fee for Service

TBC

Duration

TBC

State

TAS

Study Method

Face to Face

Take your security career to the next level with Asset College’s TAS Bodyguard course—designed for professionals who want to specialise in executive protection and high-risk personal security.

Course Overview

TAS Bodyguard

Licensing outcome from CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations

Take your security career to the next level with Asset College’s TAS Bodyguard course—designed for professionals who want to specialise in executive protection and high-risk personal security.

Delivered by expert trainers with real-world experience in law enforcement, military, and high-level private security, this course equips you with the advanced skills needed to assess threats, protect clients, and operate confidently in dynamic environments.

Whether you’re an experienced security officer looking to diversify your qualifications or aiming to break into close protection roles, our TAS Bodyguard course offers a practical, outcomes-focused pathway into one of the industry’s most respected specialties.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion the TAS Bodyguard training, you will be awarded a CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations qualification.

This will allow you to add ‘Bodyguard’ as a function to an existing Security Employee Licence under Security Guarding General in Tasmania.

Entry Requirements

For entry to this course you must:

be at least 18 years old
be a fit and proper (PDF, 147KB) person
not be a bankrupt (commercial sub agents only)
have no recorded conviction of a prescribed offence.

You must already hold a TAS Security Guard and Crowd Control licence in order to enter this course and add ‘Bodyguard’ as a function to an employee licence.

You will need access to a computer with an internet connection to complete the online component of this course.

Units of Competency

To be awarded a CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations which will allow you to apply for a TAS Bodyguard licence, you must complete the following units:

Core Units

CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks through negotiation
CPPSEC3103 Determine and implement response to security risk situation
CPPSEC3105 Coordinate provision of quality security services to clients
CPPSEC3121 Control persons using empty hand techniques
CPPSEC3122 Plan provision of close protection services
CPPSEC3123 Implement close protection services
HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

CPPSEC3102 Maintain operational safety and security of work environment
CPPSEC3106 Gather, organise and present security information and documentation
CPPSEC3108 Store, protect and dispose of security information
CPPSEC3124 Prepare and present evidence in court
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others

If you would also like to achieve an Agent (Business) licence in Tasmania, you will then need to complete the following units:

CPPSEC4001 Manage work health and safety in the security work environment
CPPSEC4003 Assess and advise on client security needs
CPPSEC4004 Supervise security operations
CPPSEC4006 Conduct security risk assessment of client operations
CPPSEC4007 Identify security threats and assess impact on client operations
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans

Pathways

After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:

Licensing Requirements

To work as a bodyguard in Tasmania, you must obtain a Security Employee Licence with the “Bodyguard” activity endorsement. This licence is regulated by Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) under the Security and Investigations Agents Act 2002.

You must already hold a General Security Guarding licence before applying for the bodyguard endorsement.

Application Process

Online Application: Submit your application through the CBOS My Licence portal.
Identity Verification: Visit a Service Tasmania centre to verify your identity and have your photo taken.
Fingerprinting: Arrange for fingerprinting at a Tasmania Police station.
Documentation: Upload all required documents, including training certificates and proof of identity.
Processing Time: Allow approximately six weeks for application processing.

Course Pathways

› TAS Monitoring Room Operator
› TAS Batons and Handcuffs
› TAS Inquiry Agent

Enrol direct with Asset College. This course is not available via Third Parties.

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Fee for Service
TBC

Payment Plans

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Other Information

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Extension Request Fees

Should you require an extension on your study, the following applies:

Full Qualification
	One Month	$150
	Six Months	$300
Single Unit
	One Month	$50
	Six Months	$150

Assessment Re-Submission Fees

Should you be deemed not competent after 2 attempts at a unit of competency, an assessment re-submission fee of $50 will apply per assessment.

Re-Enrolment

Should you wish to cancel your course or your enrolment is cancelled by us due to no progress and you then wish to re-enrol, a re-enrolment fee of 25% of the standard course fee will apply if requested within 3 months of initial cancellation. If re-enrolment is requested within 4 – 12 months of initial cancellation, 50% of the standard course fee will apply.

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Why Choose Asset College For Your TAS Bodyguard 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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