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NSW Security Licence Test (Class 1A) Practice 2026

Practise for the knowledge assessments in the training for a NSW Class 1 security licence, such as 1A Security Officer. NSW has no single state exam: you complete the Certificate II units and the NSW Security Licence Course with an approved organisation. Practice test 1 covers NSW's own law, regulator and licence subclasses, and the other sets cover the Certificate II topics taught across Australia.

  • Agent de sécurité
  • Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
  • 125 questions
  • Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

Organisé par : Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED), NSW Police Force. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 125 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « NSW Security Licence Study Guide (Class 1) » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 25

    Which law sets up security licensing in New South Wales?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Security Industry Act 1997

    NSW security licensing is governed by the Security Industry Act 1997 and the Security Industry Regulation 2016.

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    Which regulation works alongside the NSW security licensing Act?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Security Industry Regulation 2016

    The Security Industry Regulation 2016 sits under the Security Industry Act 1997 and was significantly changed in 2023.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    Which body regulates security licences in NSW?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED) of the NSW Police Force

    SLED is part of the NSW Police Force and licenses and monitors the security industry. Service NSW handles the online application.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    When did significant changes to the NSW Security Industry Act and Regulation commence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 1 June 2023

    SLED says significant changes commenced on 1 June 2023, including Class 1 subclass changes and a new definition of crowd controller.

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    What is a Class 1 licence in NSW also called?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A security operative licence

    A Class 1 licence, also called a security operative licence, is the most common security licence in NSW.

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    How many Class 1 subclasses are there in NSW?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Six

    There are six Class 1 subclasses, 1A to 1F, and you can hold more than one at a time.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    Which NSW subclass covers unarmed static or mobile guarding and crowd control?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 1A Security Officer

    Subclass 1A Security Officer covers unarmed patrolling, protecting or guarding property, plus crowd control.

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    Which NSW subclass is for close personal protection work?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 1B Bodyguard

    Subclass 1B Bodyguard covers close protection work.

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    What does NSW subclass 1C cover?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Cash-in-transit guard work

    1C is the Cash-in-Transit Guard subclass, covering the unarmed protection of cash in transit.

  10. Question 10 sur 25

    Which NSW subclass is needed to patrol or guard property with a dog?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 1D Guard Dog Handler

    Subclass 1D Guard Dog Handler covers patrolling, protecting or guarding property with a dog.

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    What does NSW subclass 1E cover?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Monitoring security alarm activations

    1E Monitoring Centre Operator covers monitoring alarm activations to protect property.

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    Which NSW subclass covers armed guarding of approved classes of property?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 1F Armed Guard

    Subclass 1F Armed Guard covers armed protection, patrol or guarding of approved property classes.

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    To carry out armed cash-in-transit work in NSW, which subclasses must you hold?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Both 1C Cash-in-Transit Guard and 1F Armed Guard

    SLED says armed cash-in-transit work needs both the 1C and 1F subclasses.

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    Which NSW Class 1 subclass does NOT need the NSW Security Licence Course?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 1E Monitoring Centre Operator

    All Class 1 applicants except those applying for 1E must complete the NSW Security Licence Course.

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    What must most Class 1 applicants in NSW complete before enrolling in training?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The SLED Pre-Enrolment Assessment, including language, literacy and numeracy

    SLED requires a Pre-Enrolment Assessment, which includes language, literacy and numeracy, for all subclasses except 1E.

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    Besides the mandatory Certificate II units, what training do most NSW Class 1 applicants need?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The NSW Security Licence Course through an Approved Organisation

    Applicants complete the mandatory CPP20218 units and the NSW Security Licence Course through a SLED Approved Organisation.

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    How recent must a first aid certificate be for a NSW Class 1 application?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Issued within the past three years

    SLED requires a first aid certificate from the past three years, and licence holders must keep it current.

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    Which NSW subclasses require the advanced first aid unit HLTAID014?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 1B Bodyguard, 1D Guard Dog Handler and 1F Armed Guard

    1B, 1D and 1F need HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid, while 1A and 1C need the standard first aid unit.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    After finishing the 1F Armed Guard course in NSW, what else must you do?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Complete Security Firearms Training and apply to the Firearms Registry for a provisional pistol licence

    Armed guards must complete Security Firearms Training and apply to the Firearms Registry for a Category H provisional pistol licence.

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    How do you usually apply for a NSW security operative licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Online through Service NSW

    Applications are lodged online through Service NSW. A paper form is available if you cannot apply online.

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    During a NSW licence application, why might SLED ask you to visit a police station?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. To have your fingerprints and palm prints taken

    SLED emails applicants with instructions to have finger and palm prints taken at a police station.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    What do SLED's probity checks look for?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A NSW or national criminal history

    SLED conducts probity checks to find out whether an applicant has a NSW or national criminal history.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    Your NSW licence is granted and you receive a Photograph Advice letter. What must you do?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Have your photo taken at a Service NSW centre within 60 days

    You must visit a Service NSW centre within 60 days to have your photo taken. Your card is then posted within 10 working days.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    You lodge your NSW application before finishing the NSW Security Licence Course. How long do you have to send proof that you completed it?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 42 days from the day you lodge

    SLED gives you 42 days from lodgement to supply proof of the qualification, or the application may be refused.

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    When can you start renewing a NSW Class 1 licence online?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. From eight weeks before it expires

    You can renew online from eight weeks before expiry. Late renewal is possible for up to 90 days after expiry, with late fees.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • Security licensing in NSW is run by the Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED), part of the NSW Police Force, under the Security Industry Act 1997 and Security Industry Regulation 2016.
  • A Class 1 (security operative) licence has six subclasses: 1A Security Officer, 1B Bodyguard, 1C Cash-in-Transit Guard, 1D Guard Dog Handler, 1E Monitoring Centre Operator and 1F Armed Guard.
  • Most applicants need the SLED Pre-Enrolment Assessment, a first aid certificate from the past three years, the mandatory Certificate II units and the NSW Security Licence Course through an Approved Organisation.
  • 1E Monitoring Centre Operator applicants are exempt from the NSW Security Licence Course.
  • You apply online through Service NSW. SLED may ask you to give finger and palm prints at a police station and runs criminal history checks.
  • If your licence is granted, you have 60 days to get your photo taken at a Service NSW centre, and the card is posted within 10 working days.
  • You can renew a Class 1 licence online from eight weeks before it expires.

Questions fréquentes

Is there a NSW security guard exam?

There is no single state exam run by SLED. You are assessed during your training: the Pre-Enrolment Assessment, the Certificate II units and the NSW Security Licence Course. This practice test helps with the knowledge parts.

How many questions are on the NSW security licence assessment?

SLED's public pages do not set out a question count or pass mark for course assessments. The mock exam here uses 50 questions with an 80% target as practice only.

Which licence do I need to be a security guard or crowd controller in NSW?

Usually the Class 1A Security Officer subclass, which covers unarmed static or mobile guarding and crowd control.

Can I apply before I finish the NSW Security Licence Course?

Yes. You have 42 days from the day you lodge your application to give SLED proof of the qualification, or the application may be refused.

I hold a security licence in another state. Can I work in NSW?

You can apply for the equivalent NSW licence under mutual recognition. Licences are not transferred automatically, and SLED may take up to six months to decide.

Where do I apply?

Online through Service NSW. If you cannot apply online, SLED provides paper forms.

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