Crowd Control Course (Australia) 2026

This course is for crowd controllers and security staff at licensed venues and events in Australia. It covers what crowd control work is, wearing ID, refusing entry and removing people under state liquor laws, crowd safety at events, and dealing with intoxicated patrons. Crowd control work needs a crowd controller licence, or a licence class that covers it, from your state or territory regulator; this course is background knowledge only.

  • Formation
  • Australie
  • 25 questions
  • Vérifié le 13 octobre 2026

En bref

Ce cours gratuit comprend environ 20 minutes de leçons et un test de 25 questions. Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger une attestation de réussite (privée, non accréditée). Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 13 octobre 2026.

Commencez par les leçonsCrowd Control Course (Australia): Lessons : environ 20 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Ce que vous allez apprendre

  • Describe crowd control work and the licence it needs
  • Follow ID rules for crowd controllers in Queensland and Tasmania
  • Apply the rules for refusing entry and removing people at licensed venues
  • Explain re-entry bans in NSW and barring orders in Victoria
  • Monitor crowd density and help keep entries, exits and stage areas safe
  • Care for intoxicated or unwell patrons and record incidents

Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger votre certificat.

  1. Question 1 sur 25

    Which set of tasks describes crowd control work in Queensland?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Screening entry, monitoring behaviour and removing people

    Queensland says crowd controllers screen people entering, monitor or control behaviour and remove people who behave badly.

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    Which of these workers does NOT need a Queensland crowd controller licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. An usher

    Queensland lists ushers, pool and beach lifeguards and some government employees among those who do not need the licence.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    In Victoria, an event worker's only job is to check tickets and passes at the gate. Is that crowd controller work?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. No, checking admission only is not crowd control

    Victoria Police say the crowd controller activity does not include a role that is only checking admission, payment, invitations or passes.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    Which Certificate II unit deals with monitoring and controlling crowd behaviour?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. CPPSEC2110

    CPPSEC2110 is Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour. CPPSEC2101 is communication, 2107 is patrolling and 2113 is escorting.

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    Where must a Tasmanian crowd controller wear their identity number card?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. On the chest, on the outside of their clothes

    Tasmanian guidance says the card must be worn on the chest, securely attached to the outside of clothing and visible at all times.

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    In Tasmania, who issues a crowd controller's identity number card, and when?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The employer, before the crowd controller starts work

    Tasmanian guidance says the employer must issue the identity number card before work begins.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    Under NSW's Liquor Act 2007 (s 77), which people may be refused entry or removed from licensed premises?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. People who are intoxicated, violent, quarrelsome or disorderly

    Section 77(2) covers people who are intoxicated, violent, quarrelsome or disorderly, among other listed grounds.

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    Under NSW's Liquor Act 2007, for how long must a person removed from licensed premises not re-enter the venue?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 24 hours

    Section 77(6) makes it an offence to re-enter or try to re-enter the premises within 24 hours.

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    A person has been removed from a NSW licensed venue. Without a reasonable excuse, how close to the venue may they stay over the next 6 hours?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No closer than 50 metres

    Section 77(8) makes it an offence to remain in or re-enter the vicinity, meaning less than 50 metres from the premises, within 6 hours without a reasonable excuse.

  10. Question 10 sur 25

    Which of these is a reasonable excuse for a removed person to stay within 50 metres of a NSW venue?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Waiting nearby for transport home

    NSW Police guidance lists reasonable fear for safety, needing to stay nearby to get transport, and living in the vicinity as accepted reasonable excuses.

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    NSW Police guidance says a person being removed from licensed premises should be told what?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Who is asking, why, and the 24-hour and 50-metre rules

    NSW Police guidance lists who is asking, the reason, the 24-hour rule and the 50-metre, 6-hour rule. If this was not given, police should get legal advice before pursuing section 77 offences.

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    NSW guidance on intoxicated patrons says that if constant supervision is not possible, how often should staff check on them?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. At least every 10 to 15 minutes

    Liquor & Gaming NSW guidance says to assign someone to monitor the patron, or check at least every 10 to 15 minutes.

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    Under NSW guidance, where should an intoxicated patron be moved while they are supervised?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A quiet, well-lit area away from the bar

    NSW guidance says to move the patron to a quiet, well-lit area away from the bar and gaming rooms and stop serving them alcohol.

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    How far from a Victorian venue must a person with a barring order stay until the order ends?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least 20 metres

    The Victorian Government says a barred person must leave immediately and not go within 20 metres of the venue until the order expires.

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    How must a Victorian barring order be given?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. In writing, using the official barring order booklet

    A barring order is a written legal order. The issuer must use the official booklet and record the person's details if known.

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    Under Queensland's Liquor Act 1992, when is a person "unduly intoxicated"?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. When alcohol or drugs noticeably affect their speech, balance, coordination or behaviour

    Section 9A defines undue intoxication by noticeable effects on speech, balance, coordination or behaviour, with reasonable grounds to believe it is from liquor or drugs.

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    Under Queensland's Liquor Act 1992 (s 165A), who is an "authorised person" who may refuse entry?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The licensee or permittee, or their employee or agent

    Section 165A(5) defines an authorised person as the licensee or permittee, or an employee or agent of the licensee or permittee.

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    In WA, what must a crowd controller have before removing a person from licensed premises?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Written authorisation from the licensee, occupier or manager

    WA guidance on s 126C of the Liquor Control Act 1988 says a crowd controller must be specifically authorised by written notice to remove a person.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    In WA, which of these events must be written in a licensed venue's incident register?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A person being removed from the premises

    WA rules list incidents such as refusing entry, a person being required to leave or removed, injuries and complaints.

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    Victorian event guidelines warn about crowd density above what level?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Six people per square metre

    The guidelines say that above six people per square metre, people often lose control and fall or are lifted off the ground.

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    According to Victorian event guidelines, how fast can a crowd move?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Only as fast as its slowest person

    The guidelines say crowds can only move as fast as the slowest person, which matters when planning exits.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    At a concert stage front, how many crowd controllers do Victorian guidelines suggest?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At least one per metre of stage

    The guidelines say to provide at least one crowd controller per metre of stage, including extensions.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    As a rough guide for low-risk events, how many crowd controllers do Victorian guidelines suggest for the first 100 patrons at a licensed event?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. At least two

    The guidelines suggest at least two crowd controllers for the first 100 patrons, then one for each extra 100, as a guide for low-risk events only.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    When should security staff be briefed for an event, according to Victorian guidelines?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Immediately before each event

    The guidelines say security and key personnel should be briefed immediately before each event and know the emergency procedures.

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    A patron tells you they think their drink was spiked. What should happen?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Tell first aid, medical staff or management straight away

    Victorian event guidance says suspected drink spiking should be reported immediately to first aid, medical staff, event security or management.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • In NSW, a person removed from licensed premises must not re-enter for 24 hours, or stay within 50 metres for 6 hours without a reasonable excuse.
  • A Victorian barring order is in writing, and the barred person must stay at least 20 metres from the venue until it expires.
  • In WA, a crowd controller must be authorised by written notice before removing a person from licensed premises.
  • Victorian event guidelines warn that above six people per square metre, people often lose control and fall or are lifted off the ground.
  • A Queensland crowd controller licence does not authorise firearms, handcuffs or batons.

Questions fréquentes

Do I need a licence to work as a crowd controller?

Yes. Crowd control work needs a licence from your state or territory regulator, for example a crowd controller licence in Queensland and WA, or a 1A Security Officer licence in NSW. You need accredited training first. This course is background knowledge only.

Can a crowd controller refuse someone entry?

Yes, when acting for the licensee or occupier. Liquor laws let venues refuse entry to people who are intoxicated, violent, quarrelsome or disorderly, but refusals must not be discriminatory.

How long is a person banned after being removed from a NSW venue?

Under the Liquor Act 2007, they must not re-enter the venue for 24 hours, and must not stay within 50 metres for 6 hours unless they have a reasonable excuse.

How many crowd controllers does an event need?

It depends on the risk. Victorian guidelines suggest, as a rough guide for low-risk events only, at least two for the first 100 patrons at licensed events and one for each extra 100.

L’attestation est-elle accréditée ou reconnue officiellement ?

Non. C’est une attestation de réussite privée, uniquement pour vos connaissances. Elle n’est reconnue, accréditée ni approuvée par aucun gouvernement, organisme de délivrance des permis, autorité de réglementation ou établissement d’enseignement, et elle ne remplace aucun permis, aucune certification ni aucune formation exigés par la loi.

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