Certificate IV in Security Management
Course Overview
The Certificate IV in Security Management (CPP40719) is designed for security professionals moving into supervisory, team leader or management roles. It develops skills in managing WHS in the security environment, advising clients on security needs, running briefings and debriefings, and ethics and governance for security businesses.
This nationally recognised qualification prepares graduates to manage security teams, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and implement security plans for sites, venues and events.
What You Will Learn
- Manage work health and safety in the security work environment
- Assess and advise on client security needs
- Facilitate security operations briefing and debriefing processes
- Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses
- Lead and manage security teams across complex operations
Units of Competency
12 units · 4 core · 8 elective
| Code | Unit Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CPPSEC4001 | Manage work health and safety in the security work environment | Core |
| CPPSEC4003 | Assess and advise on client security needs | Core |
| CPPSEC4005 | Facilitate security operations briefing and debriefing processes | Core |
| CPPSEC4022 | Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses | Core |
You also complete 8 elective units. AGA's elective units for this course are listed in the course outline, which we give you before you enrol. Ask for the course outline.
CPP40719 on training.gov.auBefore You Enrol
Suitability and LLN review before you enrol
We check the course suits your goals and that you meet the entry requirements, and we review your language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills before you enrol, not after.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
You need a USI to receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment or qualification. It is free to create at usi.gov.au.
Course outline, assessment and amount of training
Before you enrol we give you the course outline, which sets out the units you will study, how you will be assessed, the timetable and the amount of training involved.
Credit transfer and RPL
You can apply for credit for units you have already completed, or for recognition of prior learning (RPL) for skills you already have.
Support
Tell us about any learning, language, disability or other support needs. We will explain the support available for this course before you enrol.
Fees, refunds and your rights
We confirm the total fee, payment terms and any additional costs in writing before you enrol. Read our Fees and Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy and Student Handbook.

