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.

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

NSW Security Licence Test (Class 1A) Practice 2026

Vraag 1 van 25

Which law sets up security licensing in New South Wales?

Private Security Act 2004
Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996
Security Industry Act 1997
Crowd Control Act 2010

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Antwoord: C. Security Industry Act 1997

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

Vraag 2 van 25

Which regulation works alongside the NSW security licensing Act?

Security Officers Regulation 1990
Private Security Regulations 2016
Security Industry Regulation 2016
Crowd Safety Regulation 2020

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Antwoord: C. Security Industry Regulation 2016

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

Vraag 3 van 25

Which body regulates security licences in NSW?

The local council
The Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED) of the NSW Police Force
SafeWork NSW
NSW Fair Trading

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 4 van 25

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

1 March 2018
1 January 2020
1 June 2023
1 July 2025

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 5 van 25

What is a Class 1 licence in NSW also called?

A master licence
A security operative licence
A consultant licence
A business licence

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Antwoord: B. A security operative licence

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

Vraag 6 van 25

How many Class 1 subclasses are there in NSW?

Four
Six
Ten
Two

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Antwoord: B. Six

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

Vraag 7 van 25

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

1B Bodyguard
1E Monitoring Centre Operator
1F Armed Guard
1A Security Officer

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Antwoord: D. 1A Security Officer

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

Vraag 8 van 25

Which NSW subclass is for close personal protection work?

1B Bodyguard
1C Cash-in-Transit Guard
1A Security Officer
1D Guard Dog Handler

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Antwoord: A. 1B Bodyguard

Subclass 1B Bodyguard covers close protection work.

Vraag 9 van 25

What does NSW subclass 1C cover?

Guarding with a dog
Crowd control at licensed venues
Monitoring alarm activations
Cash-in-transit guard work

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Antwoord: D. Cash-in-transit guard work

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

Vraag 10 van 25

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

1A Security Officer
1E Monitoring Centre Operator
1B Bodyguard
1D Guard Dog Handler

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Antwoord: D. 1D Guard Dog Handler

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

Vraag 11 van 25

What does NSW subclass 1E cover?

Armed guarding
Crowd control
Monitoring security alarm activations
Close protection

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Antwoord: C. Monitoring security alarm activations

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

Vraag 12 van 25

Which NSW subclass covers armed guarding of approved classes of property?

1D Guard Dog Handler
1C Cash-in-Transit Guard
1A Security Officer
1F Armed Guard

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Antwoord: D. 1F Armed Guard

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

Vraag 13 van 25

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

Both 1C Cash-in-Transit Guard and 1F Armed Guard
Only 1A Security Officer
1E Monitoring Centre Operator and 1B Bodyguard
Only 1C Cash-in-Transit Guard

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 14 van 25

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

1E Monitoring Centre Operator
1B Bodyguard
1A Security Officer
1D Guard Dog Handler

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Antwoord: A. 1E Monitoring Centre Operator

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

Vraag 15 van 25

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

The SLED Pre-Enrolment Assessment, including language, literacy and numeracy
A university entrance exam
A firearms licence test
A driving test

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 16 van 25

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

A Certificate IV in Security Management
A police academy course
The NSW Security Licence Course through an Approved Organisation
No other training

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 17 van 25

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

Issued within the past three years
Issued within the past month
Any age, as long as you passed
Issued within the past ten years

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 18 van 25

Which NSW subclasses require the advanced first aid unit HLTAID014?

1A Security Officer only
1C Cash-in-Transit Guard only
1B Bodyguard, 1D Guard Dog Handler and 1F Armed Guard
1E Monitoring Centre Operator only

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 19 van 25

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

Pass a driving test
Join the police reserve
Complete Security Firearms Training and apply to the Firearms Registry for a provisional pistol licence
Nothing else

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 20 van 25

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

Only by fax to SLED
At any security company office
Through your training provider only
Online through Service NSW

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Antwoord: D. Online through Service NSW

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

Vraag 21 van 25

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

To complete your first aid training
To have your fingerprints and palm prints taken
To sit a fitness test
To collect your uniform

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 22 van 25

What do SLED's probity checks look for?

Your school results
Your social media followers
Your credit card history
A NSW or national criminal history

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Antwoord: D. A NSW or national criminal history

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

Vraag 23 van 25

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

Have your photo taken at a Service NSW centre within 60 days
Take a selfie and upload it any time
Ask your employer to print a card
Post a passport photo to SLED within a year

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 24 van 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?

7 days
42 days from the day you lodge
There is no time limit
One year

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Antwoord: 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.

Vraag 25 van 25

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

Any time in the first year
Only after it has expired
Only on the day it expires
From eight weeks before it expires

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Antwoord: 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.

NSW Security Licence Test (Class 1A) Practice 2026

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