Is the WA Security Competency Test multiple choice?

No. It uses written responses only: 10 short answer questions and a workplace scenario with four questions. This practice test is multiple choice to check your knowledge, so also practise writing short answers and incident reports.

Book another test. After two unsuccessful attempts your training provider is notified. After a third, you need refresher training at your own cost and must wait one month before rebooking.

How much does the test cost?

The test website lists $70 plus GST per test. Check the booking site for the current fee.

Do security officers sit the WA pre-licence test?

No. The open-book pre-licence tests are for agent licences, such as security agent and crowd control agent, and need 90% to pass.

Can I use training from another state?

From 1 January 2026, WA only accepts training completed in WA with a WA Police-approved RTO. Holders of an interstate licence can apply under mutual recognition instead.

WA Security Licence Test Practice 2026

Q: What is the pass mark?

At least 30 out of 40 marks (75%). You have 45 minutes.

Pytanie 1 z 25

Which Act controls the security industry in Western Australia?

Private Security Act 2004
Security Industry Act 1997
Criminal Investigation Act 2006
Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996

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Odpowiedź: D. Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996

WA Police says private security activities are governed by the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and its 1997 Regulations.

Pytanie 2 z 25

Which part of government issues security licences in WA?

Licensing Services (Security), WA Police Force
WorkSafe WA
Consumer Protection WA
The Department of Transport

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Odpowiedź: A. Licensing Services (Security), WA Police Force

Licensing Services (Security), part of the WA Police Force, issues and renews licences and monitors licence holders.

Pytanie 3 z 25

What does a WA security officer licence authorise you to do?

Install security doors
Investigate a person's character for a client
Watch, guard and protect property
Advertise and supply security staff to clients

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Odpowiedź: C. Watch, guard and protect property

A security officer licence covers watching, guarding and protecting property. Supplying staff needs an agent licence.

Pytanie 4 z 25

Which WA licence covers controlling behaviour, screening people for entry and removing people for behavioural reasons?

Security officer
Security consultant
Crowd controller
Security monitoring officer

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Odpowiedź: C. Crowd controller

The crowd controller licence covers monitoring or controlling behaviour, screening people for entry and removing people for behavioural reasons.

Pytanie 5 z 25

What weapons may a WA crowd controller carry while doing crowd control work?

A firearm with an endorsement
Handcuffs
None
A baton

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Odpowiedź: C. None

WA Police says crowd controllers are not permitted to carry any weapon on their person while doing this work.

Pytanie 6 z 25

When may a WA security officer carry a firearm or baton?

Only at night
At any time after one year of experience
Only in certain situations, with an approved endorsement on the licence
Whenever the client agrees

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Odpowiedź: C. Only in certain situations, with an approved endorsement on the licence

Security officers may be approved to carry firearms or batons only in certain situations, through a firearm or baton endorsement.

Pytanie 7 z 25

A WA security monitoring officer wants to do mobile patrols. What do they need?

Nothing extra, monitoring covers patrols
A security officer licence
A security installer licence
A crowd controller licence

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Odpowiedź: B. A security officer licence

A monitoring officer watches alarms or CCTV for a licensed agent and cannot patrol, static or mobile, without a security officer licence.

Pytanie 8 z 25

Which WA licence lets you escort another person as a guard or protector for payment?

Security consultant
Crowd controller
Security bodyguard
Inquiry agent

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Odpowiedź: C. Security bodyguard

The security bodyguard licence covers escorting another person as a guard or protector for payment.

Pytanie 9 z 25

What does a WA security agent licence allow?

Advertising, supplying and employing licensed security staff
Installing alarms
Investigating missing people
Working as a security officer without any other licence

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Odpowiedź: A. Advertising, supplying and employing licensed security staff

A security agent licence lets a business advertise, supply and employ security officers and similar licence holders. It does not let the holder do that work without the matching licence.

Pytanie 10 z 25

A WA security officer is self-employed and works under their own ABN. What else do they need?

Nothing else
A crowd controller licence
A security installer licence
Their own agent's licence

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Odpowiedź: D. Their own agent's licence

WA Police says anyone self-employed or subcontracting under their own ABN must hold their own agent's licence.

Pytanie 11 z 25

Which qualification does WA require for security officer and crowd controller licences?

CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management
CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
No qualification

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Odpowiedź: C. CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

WA Police lists CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations for security officers and crowd controllers.

Pytanie 12 z 25

Which qualification does WA require for the cash-in-transit security officer class?

A heavy rigid truck licence
No qualification
CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

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Odpowiedź: C. CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations

WA Police lists CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations for the cash-in-transit class.

Pytanie 13 z 25

From 1 January 2026, which security training is accepted for a WA licence?

Training with an RTO approved by WA Police, completed in WA
Training with any RTO in Australia
On-the-job training from your employer
Any online course from any country

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Odpowiedź: A. Training with an RTO approved by WA Police, completed in WA

From 1 January 2026, only training completed in WA with a WA Police-approved RTO is accepted for licensing.

Pytanie 14 z 25

You have a criminal conviction and want to train as a security officer in WA. What should you do first?

Contact Licensing Services (Security) before enrolling
Enrol and hope it is not noticed
Leave it off your application
Nothing, convictions never matter

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Odpowiedź: A. Contact Licensing Services (Security) before enrolling

WA Police advises anyone with criminal convictions to contact Licensing Services (Security) before enrolling in training.

Pytanie 15 z 25

Who runs the Security Competency Test for WA security officers and crowd controllers?

FAPSTC, on behalf of WA Police
The Australian Federal Police
Your training provider
WorkSafe WA

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Odpowiedź: A. FAPSTC, on behalf of WA Police

Since 1 June 2026, the Financial, Administrative and Professional Services Training Council (FAPSTC) runs the test on behalf of WA Police.

Pytanie 16 z 25

When do you sit the WA Security Competency Test?

Before starting any training
Only when renewing a licence
After completing the Certificate II, before applying for a licence
After working for six months

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Odpowiedź: C. After completing the Certificate II, before applying for a licence

You sit the test only after completing the Certificate II in Security Operations, and you must pass it before applying for a licence.

Pytanie 17 z 25

How long do you have to complete the WA Security Competency Test?

There is no time limit
45 minutes
2 hours
20 minutes

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Odpowiedź: B. 45 minutes

The written test lasts 45 minutes. Answers completed in time are marked even if some questions are left blank.

Pytanie 18 z 25

What score do you need to pass the WA Security Competency Test?

At least 36 out of 40 marks (90%)
Full marks
At least 30 out of 40 marks (75%)
At least 20 out of 40 marks (50%)

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Odpowiedź: C. At least 30 out of 40 marks (75%)

The test is marked out of 40, with 20 marks for short answers and 20 for the scenario. You need at least 30 marks.

Pytanie 19 z 25

What kind of questions are in the WA Security Competency Test?

True or false only
A practical fitness test
Multiple choice only
Written short answers and a workplace scenario

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Odpowiedź: D. Written short answers and a workplace scenario

There are 10 short answer questions on Certificate II content and a workplace scenario with four related questions, all answered in writing.

Pytanie 20 z 25

What must you bring to the WA Security Competency Test?

At least two forms of photo ID, proof of payment and your course certificate
Only your mobile phone
Your course notes
A letter from your employer

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Odpowiedź: A. At least two forms of photo ID, proof of payment and your course certificate

Bring at least two forms of photo ID, proof of payment and your course completion certificate with your USI. Notes are not permitted in the testing room.

Pytanie 21 z 25

After passing the WA Security Competency Test, how long do you have to apply for your licence?

6 months
2 years
7 days
There is no limit

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Odpowiedź: A. 6 months

You have 6 months from the date you pass to submit your licence application.

Pytanie 22 z 25

What happens after a third unsuccessful attempt at the WA Security Competency Test?

You automatically pass on the fourth try
You are banned for life
Nothing changes
You need refresher training at your own cost and must wait one month before rebooking

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Odpowiedź: D. You need refresher training at your own cost and must wait one month before rebooking

After two failed attempts your training provider is told. After a third, you need refresher training at your own cost and a one-month wait.

Pytanie 23 z 25

You live more than 50 km from the Perth GPO. Where can you lodge a new WA security licence application?

At any post office
At your local police station
At your training provider
Only by email

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Odpowiedź: B. At your local police station

Applicants more than 50 km from the Perth GPO can lodge at their local police station. Others lodge in person at the Cannington office.

Pytanie 24 z 25

How must a WA mutual recognition application for an interstate security licence be lodged?

Through your employer
At any country police station
In person at the Cannington office
Online only

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Odpowiedź: C. In person at the Cannington office

WA Police says mutual recognition applications must be lodged in person at the Cannington office.

Pytanie 25 z 25

What is the pass mark for the WA pre-licence test for security agents and crowd control agents?

100%
90%
50%
75%

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Odpowiedź: B. 90%

Agent pre-licence tests are open book on the Act and Regulations, last one hour and need 90% to pass. They are for agent licences, not for security officers.

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