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Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
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CPP31418
You have the experience protecting principals and managing complex security risks in high-pressure environments. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest to be notified when we can help you guide your expertise toward formal certification.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of a close protection operative who is responsible for providing security services to protect the safety and security of principals who may be celebrities, political figures, very important persons (VIPs) or other persons requiring close protection services. This qualification provides an occupational licence outcome of a close protection operative. Occupational titles could include: close protection operative. This qualification is suitable for people within or entering the security industry who wish to specialise in the provision of close protection services. It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings, including security risk management. Close protection operatives work in a team environment under limited supervision and use discretion and judgement in known and unpredictable work contexts. They take responsibility for their own outputs in work and learning, and limited responsibility for the output of others in the work team. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements Occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply at the time of publication. Please refer to the CPP Companion Volume Implementation Guide for information.
Qualification Code
CPP31418
Training Package
CPP — Property Services Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
14 (8 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Close Protection Operative | Providing dedicated physical security and safety management for VIPs, celebrities, or high-net-worth individuals. |
| Executive Protection Specialist | Planning and implementing comprehensive security strategies for corporate leaders in diverse and unpredictable environments. |
| VIP Security Team Leader | Coordinating a team of operatives to ensure seamless protection during travel, public appearances, and private events. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification provides a pathway toward an occupational licence for close protection operatives; however, the qualification alone does not grant a licence. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, and additional probity checks and application fees are typically required by state regulators.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed CV and employment contracts
- ✓Position descriptions for close protection or VIP security roles
- ✓Letters of reference from security firms or principals
Operational Planning
- ✓Security risk assessment reports
- ✓Route plans and venue reconnaissance documents
- ✓Principal profiles and emergency response protocols
Incident Management
- ✓Conflict resolution logs and incident reports
- ✓Evidence of negotiation in security situations
- ✓Use of force reports or empty-hand technique records
Client Coordination
- ✓Client briefs and service level agreements
- ✓Communication logs with principal management teams
- ✓Provision of quality security service records
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Current Advanced First Aid certification
- ✓Work Health and Safety (WHS) site assessments
- ✓Risk mitigation and safety management plans
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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