CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis

About this Qualification

Organisations need people who can read the current threat environment and turn it into clear, practical security advice.

CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis develops the skills to identify threats, assess vulnerabilities and conduct security risk assessments of client operations. You’ll also learn to advise clients on protecting people, property and assets.

This course takes the crowded places specialisation. It builds on Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism, so you can assess and advise on security for venues, events and public spaces. You’ll also develop security risk management plans, apply security procedures to critical infrastructure and public assets, and communicate security awareness and briefings.

AFSI is an ADF veteran-owned registered training organisation that has specialised in security, investigations and risk training since 1994. You’ll learn from practitioners, using realistic scenarios drawn from the environments you’ll work in.

Who this course suits

This course suits people working in, or moving into, roles such as:

• security risk analyst or security risk adviser
• event or venue security manager
• anyone planning further study in security risk management

How your course runs

Stage 1: Prepare online (6 weeks)
Complete your knowledge assessments in the learning portal (aXcelerate), at your own pace. If you are applying for RPL, this is also when you submit your evidence.

Stage 2: Face-to-face classes (5 days)
Five days of practical, scenario-based classes with your trainer. Choose a virtual classroom through Microsoft Teams, or an in-person classroom at our Fyshwick training facility.

Stage 3: Finish online (your pace)
Complete your remaining self-paced online learning and assessments to finalise your qualification. You have up to 12 months from enrolment to complete everything.

The face-to-face classes are where you practise real-world risk scenarios with your trainer, so this qualification isn’t offered fully self-paced.

Units of Competency

To complete the qualification, you’ll complete the 12 units below.

Core Units (5)

• CPPSEC4003 Assess and advise on client security needs
• CPPSEC4006 Conduct security risk assessment of client operations
• CPPSEC4007 Identify security threats and assess impact on client operations
• CPPSEC4012 Assess security vulnerabilities of assets
• CPPSEC4022 Establish and implement ethics and governance arrangements for security businesses

Elective Units (7)

• CPPSEC4024 Assess security of crowded places
• CPPSEC4025 Advise on operational requirements to maintain crowded place security
• PSPSEC015 Communicate security awareness
• CPPSEC3125 Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets
• CPPSEC5004 Develop security risk management plans
• PSPSEC009 Handle sensitive information
• PSPSEC010 Provide government security briefings

Already experienced?

If you already have the skills this course covers, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL). Partial RPL recognises skills you already hold, based on evidence you provide during your course. For full RPL, email your duty statement, current CV and any relevant qualifications (with transcripts) to reception@afsi.com.au, and we’ll contact you to talk through your options.

Full RPL candidates receive 50% off the course fee.

If you’ve completed any of these units before, in another qualification, you may be eligible for credit transfer. Send your transcript to reception@afsi.com.au.

Serving or served in the ADF or AFP?

AFSI is ADF veteran-owned, and we know how much your service experience is worth. Current and former ADF and AFP members receive a $500 discount. Send your Service Record to reception after you apply, and ask us about RPL.

Who can apply

Open to Australian citizens and permanent residents living in Australia. Please send proof of citizenship or residency when you apply. AFSI is not a CRICOS provider, so we can’t enrol international students.

What you will achieve

When you successfully complete all 12 units, you’ll receive the nationally recognised CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis. If you only complete some units, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you complete.

Your next step: this qualification meets the entry requirement for CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management.

How to apply

• Apply online. Choose a course date below and select ‘Enrol Myself’ to submit your enrolment application.
• Complete a short language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) quiz. It helps us plan any support you need.
• Receive your acceptance and invoice. We confirm your place and send details of your training, fees and obligations.
• Pay your invoice in full. Your enrolment is then confirmed, and you’ll receive access to the learning portal (aXcelerate).

2027 course dates

Each course starts with 6 weeks of self-paced online learning, followed by 5 days of face-to-face classes. Choose a date that suits you and select ‘Enrol Myself’ to apply.

The end date shown for each course is the last date to complete your qualification. Can’t see a date that suits you? Call 02 6106 9332.