CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management

About this Qualification

Organisations turn to security risk consultants for clear, specialist advice on protecting people, property and assets.

CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management develops the skills to work with a high level of autonomy. You’ll learn to analyse the threat environment and devise strategies to respond to active threats, assess security risk management options, and develop and implement security risk management plans and communication systems.

The course draws on Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism (2017). You’ll also coordinate security operations and protective security, manage work health and safety, manage customer service and lead an effective team.

AFSI is an ADF veteran-owned registered training organisation that has specialised in security 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 specialist or security consultant
• security policy analyst
• security strategist

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 the skills security risk consultants use every day, so this qualification isn’t offered fully self-paced.

Units of Competency

To complete the qualification, you’ll complete the 10 units below.

Core Units (5)

• CPPSEC5003 Assess security risk management options
• CPPSEC5004 Develop security risk management plans
• CPPSEC5005 Implement security risk management plans
• CPPSEC5008 Analyse threat environment and devise strategies to respond to active threats
• CPPSEC5009 Implement communication systems to respond to active threats

Elective Units (5)

• CPPSEC5002 Coordinate security operations
• HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
• BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service
• BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
• PSPSEC014 Coordinate protective security

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

Entry requirements: You’ll need to hold one of: CPP40707 Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management, CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management, or CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis.

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.

Some states and territories have legislative, regulatory or certification requirements for giving advice on security solutions, strategies, protocols and procedures. Check with the relevant regulatory authority where you plan to work.

What you will achieve

When you successfully complete all 10 units, you’ll receive the nationally recognised CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management. If you only complete some units, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you complete.

Need the entry qualification? CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis meets the entry requirement for this diploma.

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.