Security Licensing Course (Australia) 2026

This course explains how security licensing works across Australia's states and territories: who the regulators are, the main licence types, what you need to apply and the rules you must follow once licensed. It does not give you a licence. To work in security you must complete the required training and apply to your state or territory regulator; this course is background knowledge only.

  • Kurso
  • Australya
  • 25 tanong
  • Sinuri noong Oktubre 13, 2026

Mabilis na sagot

Ang libreng kursong ito ay may mga 20 minuto ng aralin at pagsusulit na may 25 tanong. Kumuha ng 80% o higit pa para ma-download ang sertipiko ng pagkumpleto (pribado, hindi accredited). Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 13, 2026.

Magsimula sa mga aralinSecurity Licensing Course (Australia): Lessons: mga 20 minutong pagbasa. Saklaw ng mga aralin ang bawat tanong sa pagsusulit.

Ang matututunan mo

  • Name the security licensing law and regulator in each state and territory
  • Describe the main licence types, such as security officer and crowd controller
  • List common requirements for a licence, such as age, training and probity checks
  • Follow the rules for carrying and displaying a licence at work
  • Explain what to report to the regulator and how licences work across states

Kumuha ng 80% o higit pa para ma-download ang iyong sertipiko.

  1. Tanong 1 ng 25

    Can one security licence cover you in every Australian state and territory?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. No, each state and territory issues its own licence

    Security licensing is run by each state and territory. SLED notes licences cannot be transferred between states.

  2. Tanong 2 ng 25

    You hold a security licence in another state and move to NSW. What is the right step?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Apply for the equivalent NSW licence under mutual recognition

    SLED says licences cannot be transferred between states, but interstate holders can apply for the equivalent NSW licence under mutual recognition laws.

  3. Tanong 3 ng 25

    Who issues security licences in South Australia?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Consumer and Business Services (CBS)

    SA Police explain that Consumer and Business Services issues security licences, while SA Police do fingerprinting and integrity checks.

  4. Tanong 4 ng 25

    In South Australia, what extra approval does a crowd controller need to work in licensed premises?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. An approval under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997

    SA Police say crowd controllers working in licensed premises also need approval under the Liquor Licensing Act 1997.

  5. Tanong 5 ng 25

    Which agency issues security licences in the ACT?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Access Canberra

    Access Canberra issues licences under the Security Industry Act 2003.

  6. Tanong 6 ng 25

    Which ACT security employee subclass is for crowd controllers?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. 1C

    In the ACT, subclass 1C is crowd controller. 1A is guarding property, 1D is guard with a dog and 1E is monitoring centre operator.

  7. Tanong 7 ng 25

    In the ACT, what must security employees who work at liquor-licensed premises hold?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. A current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate

    Access Canberra says security employees at liquor-licensed premises must hold a current RSA certificate under the Liquor Act 2010.

  8. Tanong 8 ng 25

    Besides security units and first aid, what training does the ACT require for operational subclasses such as 1A and 1C?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Workplace rights and responsibilities training

    Access Canberra requires workplace rights and responsibilities training for subclasses 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1FC and 1FP.

  9. Tanong 9 ng 25

    An ACT trainee is employed by an ACT Master licence holder and supervised by a licensed person. Which licence suits them?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. A security temporary licence

    The ACT security temporary licence is for trainees employed by an ACT Master licence holder and supervised by a licensed person.

  10. Tanong 10 ng 25

    Under Tasmania's Security and Investigations Agents Act 2002, what is the minimum age to hold a licence?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. 18 years

    Section 5(5) says a person is ineligible to hold a licence until they turn 18.

  11. Tanong 11 ng 25

    How must a Tasmanian security licence be worn while on duty, for example when guarding?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. At or above the waist, at the front or side, with the photo showing

    Tasmanian guidance says the licence must be clearly visible over outer clothing, at or above the waist, at the front or side, photo side out.

  12. Tanong 12 ng 25

    What must NT security officers and crowd controllers do at the start and end of each shift?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Sign the register

    NT rules say to sign the register when you start work and sign off when you finish.

  13. Tanong 13 ng 25

    Your home address changes. Within how long must you tell the NT Government?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. 30 days

    NT rules say to tell the NT Government within 30 days if your home address changes.

  14. Tanong 14 ng 25

    An NT security licence holder is charged with a disqualifying offence. When must they tell the NT Government?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Immediately

    NT rules say to tell the NT Government immediately if you are charged with or convicted of a disqualifying offence.

  15. Tanong 15 ng 25

    In the NT, what can you apply for while you are still doing your security training and first aid course?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. A provisional licence

    The NT Government says you can apply for a provisional licence while you complete your training and first aid course.

  16. Tanong 16 ng 25

    Your new NSW security licence has been approved. When can you start doing security work under it?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Once you receive the licence card, unless SLED tells you otherwise

    SLED says you cannot commence the security activities authorised by the licence until you receive the card, unless notified by SLED.

  17. Tanong 17 ng 25

    Your NSW security licence card is stolen. What must you do first?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Report it to police within 7 days and get an event number

    SLED says to report a lost or stolen card to police within 7 days and get an event number, then apply for a replacement within 14 days.

  18. Tanong 18 ng 25

    What policy must every NSW Master licence holder have?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. A Fitness for Work policy covering drugs and alcohol

    SLED says all Master licence holders must have a Fitness for Work policy that covers drug and alcohol use and applies to subcontractors.

  19. Tanong 19 ng 25

    Under Queensland rules, how many restricted licence holders can one supervisor supervise at once?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. No more than 3

    Queensland says a supervisor must not supervise more than 3 restricted licence holders at once.

  20. Tanong 20 ng 25

    In Queensland, how must a crowd controller NOT wear their identification?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. On an armband or a lanyard

    Queensland says crowd controller ID must be attached to clothes at chest level and cannot be an armband or a lanyard.

  21. Tanong 21 ng 25

    A Queensland security licence has expired and was not renewed in time. What does Queensland say?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. It cannot be renewed; apply for a new licence and stop work

    Queensland says an expired licence cannot be renewed. You must not work until you are licensed again, which means applying for a new licence.

  22. Tanong 22 ng 25

    A WA crowd controller wants to carry pepper spray while working the door. What does WA Police guidance say?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Crowd controllers may not carry any weapon, including pepper spray

    WA Police say a crowd controller is not permitted to carry any weapon, including batons and pepper spray, while doing crowd control.

  23. Tanong 23 ng 25

    Which WA licence needs no training before you apply?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Security monitoring officer

    WA Police say no training is required for a security monitoring officer licence, which covers monitoring alarms or CCTV for a licensed agent.

  24. Tanong 24 ng 25

    A person holds only a WA crowd control agent licence. Can they work on the door as a crowd controller?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. No, they also need a crowd controller licence

    WA Police say a crowd control agent licence lets you supply crowd controllers, but you must hold the crowd controller licence to work as one.

  25. Tanong 25 ng 25

    Which Victorian requirement applies to everyone applying for a private security licence?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Being 18 or over and not a prohibited person

    Victoria Police say applicants must be 18 or over and must not be a prohibited person as defined in section 13 of the Private Security Act 2004.

Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit

  • Each state and territory runs its own security licensing. NSW SLED says security licences cannot be transferred between states.
  • In the ACT, security employees working at liquor-licensed premises must hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.
  • In Tasmania, a person must be at least 18 to hold a licence under the Security and Investigations Agents Act 2002.
  • In the NT, you must carry your licence on duty and tell the NT Government within 30 days if your home address changes.
  • In South Australia, Consumer and Business Services issues security licences, and SA Police do the fingerprinting and integrity checks.

Mga madalas itanong

Who issues security licences in Australia?

Each state and territory does. Examples are SLED (NSW Police Force) in NSW, Victoria Police in Victoria, the Office of Fair Trading in Queensland, WA Police in WA and Access Canberra in the ACT.

Can I use my security licence in another state?

Not directly. NSW SLED says security licences cannot be transferred between states. If you hold a licence in another state, you can apply for the equivalent licence under mutual recognition.

Does this course count as security licence training?

No. Licences need accredited training, usually units from the Certificate II in Security Operations through a registered training organisation, plus first aid and any extra course your state requires. This course is background knowledge only.

What happens if I am charged with a serious offence while licensed?

Many regulators require you to report it. For example, the NT says to tell the NT Government immediately if you are charged with or convicted of a disqualifying offence.

Accredited ba o opisyal na kinikilala ang sertipiko?

Hindi. Ito ay pribadong sertipiko ng pagkumpleto para lamang sa kaalaman. Hindi ito kinikilala, hindi accredited at hindi inaprubahan ng anumang pamahalaan, ahensyang nagbibigay ng lisensya, regulator o institusyong pang-edukasyon, at hindi nito pinapalitan ang anumang lisensya, sertipikasyon o pagsasanay na hinihingi ng batas.

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