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.

  • Corso
  • Australia
  • 25 domande
  • Verificato: 13 ottobre 2026

In breve

Questo corso gratuito ha circa 20 minuti di lezioni e un test di 25 domande. Con l’80% o più puoi scaricare un attestato di completamento (privato, non accreditato). Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 13 ottobre 2026.

Inizia dalle lezioniCrowd Control Course (Australia): Lessons: circa 20 minuti di lettura. Ogni domanda del test è trattata nelle lezioni.

Cosa imparerai

  • 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

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  1. Domanda 1 di 25

    Which set of tasks describes crowd control work in Queensland?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 2 di 25

    Which of these workers does NOT need a Queensland crowd controller licence?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. An usher

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

  3. Domanda 3 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 4 di 25

    Which Certificate II unit deals with monitoring and controlling crowd behaviour?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. CPPSEC2110

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

  5. Domanda 5 di 25

    Where must a Tasmanian crowd controller wear their identity number card?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 6 di 25

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

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

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

  7. Domanda 7 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 8 di 25

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

    Risposta: D. 24 hours

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

  9. Domanda 9 di 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?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 10 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 11 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 12 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 13 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 14 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 15 di 25

    How must a Victorian barring order be given?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 16 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 17 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 18 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 19 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 20 di 25

    Victorian event guidelines warn about crowd density above what level?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 21 di 25

    According to Victorian event guidelines, how fast can a crowd move?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 22 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 23 di 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?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 24 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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. Domanda 25 di 25

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

    Risposta: 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.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • 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.

Domande frequenti

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’attestato è accreditato o riconosciuto ufficialmente?

No. È un attestato di completamento privato, solo per le tue conoscenze. Non è riconosciuto, accreditato né approvato da alcun governo, ente di rilascio delle licenze, autorità di regolamentazione o istituto di istruzione e non sostituisce alcuna licenza, certificazione o formazione richiesta dalla legge.

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