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Formal Training for a Security Consultant - Biometrics Technology

The Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management provides the training for work as a security consultant.

To be awarded the Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management specialising in biometrics technology, you need to successfully complete 15 units of competency (sometimes referred to as subjects or modules). Eleven of the units are compulsory and the remaining four are elective units which must be selected according to the qualification packaging rules.

A Registered Training Organisation (TAFE or private provider) could offer a course like the one listed below, which covers the skills and knowledge typically required by a security consultant specialising in biometrics technology.

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15 Units of Competency Required for the Certificate IV in Security Risk Management (CCP40707)

- selected from the Property Services Training Package CPP07

Core Units of Competency

  • BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
  • BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
  • BSBWOR404A Develop work priorities
  • CPPSEC4001A Manage a safe workplace in the security industry
  • CPPSEC4002A Implement effective communication techniques
  • CPPSEC4003A Advise on security needs
  • CPPSEC4004A Monitor and review security operations
  • CPPSEC4005A Facilitate workplace briefing and debriefing processes
  • CPPSEC4006A Assess risks
  • CPPSEC4007A Assess threat
  • CPPSEC4012A Identify and assess security of assets

Elective Units of Competency Selected

  • CPPSEC4020A Advise on the application of biometrics
  • CPPSEC4021A Prepare standard operating procedures for the use of biometrics technology
  • BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement
  • CPPSEC4009A Interpret information from advanced security equipment

A Registered Training Organisation (TAFE or private provider) could offer a Skill Set like the one listed below, for experienced biometrics consultants and advisors working within the security sector. Completion of the Skill Set provides credit towards CPP40707 Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management, and some credit towards CPP50607 Diploma of Security and Risk Management.

4 Units of Competency Required for the Provide Biometrics Consulting and Advice Skill Set

- selected from the Property Services Training Package CPP07

  • CPPSEC4020A Advise on the application of biometrics
  • CPPSEC4021A Prepare standard operating procedures for the use of biometrics technology
  • CPPSEC5006A Determine strategy for the implementation of biometrics technology
  • CPPSEC5007A Assess biometrics system