Victoria Security Licence Test Practice 2026
Practise for the knowledge assessments in the training for a Victorian private security licence, such as unarmed guard or crowd controller. Victoria has no single state exam: you complete the Certificate II in Security Operations with an RTO and apply to Victoria Police. Practice test 1 covers Victoria's own law, regulator and licence activities, and the other sets cover the Certificate II topics taught across Australia.
Quick answer
It is run by Licensing and Regulation Division (LRD), Victoria Police. Minimum age: 18. Practise here for free with 125 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.
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Question 1 of 25
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Answer: C. The Licensing and Regulation Division (LRD) of Victoria Police
Victoria Police's Licensing and Regulation Division licenses and regulates private security in Victoria.
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Question 2 of 25
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Answer: D. Private Security Act 2004
Private security in Victoria is governed by the Private Security Act 2004. The Security Industry Act 1997 is the NSW law.
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Question 3 of 25
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Answer: C. 19 June 2025
Most changes took effect on 19 June 2025. From then, all private security activities became licensed activities.
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Question 4 of 25
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Answer: D. An Individual Operator licence, a Business licence, or both
Registrations are being replaced by a Private Security Individual Operator licence and/or a Private Security Business licence, with activities endorsed on the licence.
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Question 5 of 25
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Answer: A. They no longer exist
Victoria Police says there are no longer class A or class B activities. Licences list the activities a person may do instead.
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Question 6 of 25
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Answer: B. 19 June 2026
Registration holders who had not submitted a licence application by 19 June 2026 no longer have a valid authority.
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Question 7 of 25
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Answer: D. Both an Individual Operator licence and a Business licence
Since 19 December 2025, independent contractors and sole traders with a relevant ABN must hold both licence types. This does not apply to private investigators.
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Question 8 of 25
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Answer: A. Control room operator
The security guard activity has six sub-activities: unarmed guard, armed guard, cash-in-transit guard, control room operator, monitoring centre operator and guard with a dog.
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Question 9 of 25
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Answer: D. Maintaining order in public places, including screening entry and removing people
Crowd controllers maintain order in public places, which includes screening entry, monitoring or controlling behaviour and removing people from premises.
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Question 10 of 25
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Answer: C. No, it covers patrolling with a dog only
The guard with a dog sub-activity covers patrolling with a dog only and cannot be used for other licensed activities such as crowd control.
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Question 11 of 25
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Answer: C. 18
Applicants must be 18 years or over.
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Question 12 of 25
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Answer: B. A prohibited person as defined in section 13
Applicants must not be a prohibited person under section 13 of the Act, and must be a fit and proper person.
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Question 13 of 25
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Answer: B. 100 points of certified identification
Applicants provide 100 points of certified identification and any change of name documents, and have their fingerprints taken.
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Question 14 of 25
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Answer: C. A certified police check from that country
Victoria requires certified international police checks for any country where you lived for more than 12 months in the previous 10 years.
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Question 15 of 25
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Answer: D. CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
Victoria lists CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations (130 hours) plus first aid for these activities.
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Question 16 of 25
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Answer: A. Completed within 12 months of the application being received
Victoria Police says training must be valid within 12 months of the receipt of the application.
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Question 17 of 25
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Answer: C. CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations
Armed guards need a Certificate III in Security Operations with firearms units, and they also need a current firearms licence.
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Question 18 of 25
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Answer: B. HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
Bodyguards complete CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection Operations and the advanced first aid unit HLTAID014.
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Question 19 of 25
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Answer: A. Security equipment installer and security adviser
Victoria Police says installers and security advisers need no training before applying. The monitoring centre operator sub-activity also needs no qualification.
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Question 20 of 25
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Answer: D. Delivered by an approved RTO and registered on CRICOS
Only courses delivered by an approved RTO and registered on CRICOS are recognised for student visa holders.
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Question 21 of 25
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Answer: B. An approved first aid course
Individual Operators must complete an approved first aid course before renewing, and some must also complete Victoria Police refresher training.
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Question 22 of 25
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Answer: C. Keep working while carrying your expired licence and the receipted payment notice
If you applied to renew, you can keep working while it is processed, carrying your expired licence with the receipted payment notice.
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Question 23 of 25
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Answer: A. Once each financial year
Firearm re-qualification is done once each financial year, with a common expiry of 30 June, and the certificate goes to the LRD within seven days.
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Question 24 of 25
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Answer: C. 28 days
Victoria Police says a mandatory 28-day waiting period applies to the firearms licence.
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Question 25 of 25
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Answer: B. Tell the client and obtain the client's consent
Under the updated rules, businesses must give notice to clients and obtain their consent when hiring a subcontractor.
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What to know before the test
- Victoria Police's Licensing and Regulation Division (LRD) regulates private security under the Private Security Act 2004.
- Since 19 June 2025, all private security activities are licensed. Registrations are replaced by an Individual Operator licence, a Business licence, or both.
- Unarmed guards, crowd controllers and control room operators need CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations (130 hours) and first aid, completed within 12 months before applying.
- You must be 18 or over, have your fingerprints taken, provide 100 points of certified ID and be a fit and proper person.
- Sole traders and contractors with a relevant ABN must hold both an Individual Operator and a Business licence (except private investigators).
- Individual Operators must complete an approved first aid course before renewing, and new training requirements apply to renewals from 5 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Victoria Police security exam?
No single state exam is listed. You show competency through approved training, usually the Certificate II in Security Operations, which your RTO assesses unit by unit.
How many questions are on the assessment?
Victoria Police does not publish a question count or pass mark for RTO assessments. The mock exam here uses 50 questions with an 80% target as practice only.
What licence do I need to be a crowd controller in Victoria?
A Private Security Individual Operator licence with the crowd controller activity. If you work as a sole trader with an ABN, you also need a Business licence.
Do I need new training to renew my licence?
You must complete an approved first aid course before renewing, and some holders must also do Victoria Police refresher training. New training requirements apply to renewals from 5 October 2026.
Can I keep working while my renewal is processed?
Yes, if you applied to renew. Carry your expired licence with your receipted payment notice.