Security Officers · Crowd Controllers · CPP20218
Already working in security, crowd control or venue protection? RPL security turns your experience into the nationally recognised Certificate II in Security Operations — assessed by an ASQA-registered RTO — and we tell you upfront which licence pathway applies in your state.
RPL Security Explained
RPL security (Recognition of Prior Learning) lets experienced security officers, crowd controllers and venue staff gain a formal qualification based on the work they already do. You show evidence of your skills — employer references, licences, rosters, incident reports and your first aid certificate — and a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) checks it against the national units of competency.
If you meet the standard, the RTO issues the nationally recognised Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218). Security licensing is state-based, though, and some states — including NSW — only accept training completed through an approved licence course. Read our guide to the Security Operations Cert 2 for the full picture.
Find Your Qualification
The entry-level security qualification, available through RPL for experienced security workers. Not sure it fits your licence plans? Tell us your state — free.
Can’t see your role? Tell us what you do — we check every qualification our partner RTOs offer.
Who It's For
If you already work in security but need the formal qualification — and your state allows it — RPL can save you repeating the full course.
Static guarding, patrols, access control and alarm response.
Licensed venues, events and festivals.
Experienced workers who trained in another state.
Security experience gained outside Australia.
How It Works
We handle the paperwork and coordination. The RTO handles the assessment.
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Tell us your security experience and the state you work in. We confirm whether RPL or a licence course is the right pathway.
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We guide you on references, licences, rosters, incident reports and certificates that prove your skills.
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A qualified assessor reviews your evidence and may run practical scenarios or a competency conversation.
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The RTO issues your nationally recognised qualification and transcript.
Evidence Checklist
Most applicants combine 4–6 of these. Always redact names and personal details in incident reports.
Security Licensing
Security licences are issued by each state, and the rules for training are strict. A Certificate II is not the same as a licence.
We’ll tell you honestly in your free check whether RPL suits your goal or whether an approved licence course is the right route — before you pay anything. For licence classes and fees, see our Security Operations Cert 2 guide.
Who Assesses You
KMH is an RPL consultancy, not an RTO. We prepare and manage your application; a registered training organisation assesses it and issues your qualification. These are some of the partner RTOs our clients are certified through:
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KMH Training & Consultancy Australia is not a Registered Training Organisation. Qualifications are assessed and issued by our partner RTOs.
Cost & Timeframe
Typical Australian market prices. Your exact, fixed quote is confirmed in your free eligibility check — no hidden fees.
$900 – $1,500
Nationally recognised CPP20218 through RPL, where it suits your goal.
From $750 – $900
SLED-approved course or assessment-only pathway through an approved RTO.
State licence application fees are charged separately by the regulator. Read more about RPL cost and how long RPL takes.
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FAQ
RPL security is the Recognition of Prior Learning process for experienced security officers and crowd controllers. An ASQA-registered RTO assesses your existing skills and experience against the national units of competency and, if you meet the standard, issues the Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218).
Yes. The CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is nationally recognised and includes 14 core units, including first aid. The assessor reviews your security experience and may run practical scenarios. Whether it can be used for a licence depends on your state.
No. In NSW, a Class 1 security licence requires the NSW Security Licence Course completed through a SLED-approved RTO, and RPL is not accepted for that course. Some approved RTOs offer an assessment-only pathway for experienced people — we can point you to the right option.
As a guide, the Certificate II in Security Operations through RPL typically costs $900–$1,500. In NSW, approved licence courses and assessment-only pathways start from around $750–$900. State licence fees are extra.
Common evidence includes security company references, your current or previous security licence, rosters or payslips, redacted occurrence logs and incident reports, patrol or access control records and current First Aid and CPR certificates.
First aid is part of the CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations, and current First Aid and CPR certificates are strong evidence for your application. Licensing bodies may also set their own first aid requirements.
Yes. The qualification issued through RPL is identical to one earned through training. It is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and does not state that it was achieved through RPL.
An ASQA-registered RTO assesses your evidence and issues your qualification. KMH is a consultancy, not an RTO — we manage your application and connect you with the right partner RTO, such as RTO 40055, 45254 or 41138.
Yes. We help security workers across Australia, including NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT. Because licensing rules differ by state, we confirm the right pathway for you in your free check.
Free Eligibility Check
Tell us your security experience and the state you work in. A KMH consultant will call you back with the right pathway, a fixed quote and an evidence plan — free and with no obligation.