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WA Security Licence Test Practice 2026

Practise for Western Australia's Security Competency Test, which security officers and crowd controllers must pass after the Certificate II in Security Operations and before applying for a licence. The real test is written: short answers and a workplace scenario in 45 minutes, with 75% needed to pass. These multiple-choice sets check the same knowledge, starting with WA's own licensing rules.

  • Security guard
  • Western Australia
  • 125 tanong
  • Sinuri noong Oktubre 11, 2026

Mabilis na sagot

Ang opisyal na pagsusulit ay may 14 tanong. Passing mark: At least 30 of 40 marks (75%). Time limit: 45 minuto. Pinapatakbo ito ng Licensing Services (Security), WA Police Force; test run by FAPSTC on behalf of WA Police. Bayad: $70 plus GST per test. Magsanay dito nang libre gamit ang 125 tanong, bawat isa ay may sagot at paliwanag. Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 11, 2026.

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  1. Tanong 1 ng 25

    Which Act controls the security industry in Western Australia?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

  2. Tanong 2 ng 25

    Which part of government issues security licences in WA?
    Ipakita ang sagot

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

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

  3. Tanong 3 ng 25

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

    Sagot: C. Watch, guard and protect property

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

  4. Tanong 4 ng 25

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

    Sagot: C. Crowd controller

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

  5. Tanong 5 ng 25

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

    Sagot: C. None

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

  6. Tanong 6 ng 25

    When may a WA security officer carry a firearm or baton?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

  7. Tanong 7 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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.

  8. Tanong 8 ng 25

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

    Sagot: C. Security bodyguard

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

  9. Tanong 9 ng 25

    What does a WA security agent licence allow?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

  10. Tanong 10 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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.

  11. Tanong 11 ng 25

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

    Sagot: C. CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations

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

  12. Tanong 12 ng 25

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

    Sagot: C. CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations

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

  13. Tanong 13 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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.

  14. Tanong 14 ng 25

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

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

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

  15. Tanong 15 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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.

  16. Tanong 16 ng 25

    When do you sit the WA Security Competency Test?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

  17. Tanong 17 ng 25

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

    Sagot: B. 45 minutes

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

  18. Tanong 18 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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.

  19. Tanong 19 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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.

  20. Tanong 20 ng 25

    What must you bring to the WA Security Competency Test?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

  21. Tanong 21 ng 25

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

    Sagot: A. 6 months

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

  22. Tanong 22 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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.

  23. Tanong 23 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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.

  24. Tanong 24 ng 25

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

    Sagot: C. In person at the Cannington office

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

  25. Tanong 25 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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.

Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit

  • Security officers and crowd controllers must complete CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations and then pass the Security Competency Test before applying for a licence.
  • The test has 10 short answer questions and a workplace scenario with four related questions. It is marked out of 40, and you need at least 30 marks (75%) in 45 minutes.
  • Since 1 June 2026, the test has been run by FAPSTC on behalf of WA Police. Results are usually emailed the day after the test.
  • From 1 January 2026, only training completed in WA with a WA Police-approved RTO is accepted for licensing.
  • After passing, you have 6 months to submit your licence application.
  • Crowd controllers may not carry any weapon while doing crowd control work. Security officers may carry firearms or batons only with an approved endorsement.
  • Licensing is governed by the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and Regulations 1997.

Mga madalas itanong

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.

What is the pass mark?

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

What if I fail?

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.

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