CPP30407 Security Firearms - Stand Alone Firearms Licensing - PDF

							Stand Alone Firearms Licensing

Program Description   This 'Stand Alone' program is designed to meet the Queensland Police, Weapons Licensing Branch,
                      Firearms Licensing requirements to attain a Security Licence (Guard).

                      IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to Weapons Act Licensing requirements you must be 18 years of age to
                      undertake this program. A person is ineligible to hold a Weapons Act Licence if, within the past five
                      years, they have been convicted of offences including misuse of drugs, or weapons, and the use or
                      threatened use of violence. A person is ineligible to hold a Weapons Act Licence if they are or have
                      been the subject of a domestic violence order in the past five years.
Career                This program coupled with the CPP20207 Certificate II in Security Operations and the Certificate III
Opportunities         Cash in Transit competencies, forms the Queensland minimum statutory requirement for
                      employment within security environments requiring the carriage of firearms i.e. Cash-in-Transit.
Campus Location       Brisbane Hillcrest Campus
Method of Study       On Campus
                      Full Time
Program Intake/s      Semester 1
                      Semester 2
Program Duration      7 days.
Admission Method      Direct Enrolment
                      No application is necessary for this program. Provided you meet the entry requirements you can
                      directly enrol via phone, mail or at the counter. You may be required to provide evidence of your
                      eligibility prior to, or at the time of enrolment. This could include certified academic results or
                      similar.
Competencies          CPPSEC3008A Control security risk situations using firearms
Studied
Assessment Method
Simulation
Practical
Written/Theoretical
Industry Tickets      This is NOT a Security Officer licensing course. If you have NOT completed the Certificate II Security
and Licenses          program or do NOT possess a current Security Officer you should complete CPP20207 Certificate II in
                      Security Operations prior to undertaking this program.

                      To gain a Firearms Security Licence (Guard) you must have Cash in Transit listed as a function on
                      your Security licence. To achieve this you will need to have completed the Cash in Transit units
                      TDTO898B Implement cash-in-transit security procedures, TDTD4198B Undertake cash-in-transit
                      loading and unloading in an unsecured environment, TDTO998BTest and inspect cash-in-transit
                      security equipment. CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation, CPPSEC3002A
                      Manage conflict through negotiation and CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment are also
                      licensing requirements and can be completed as part of our Crowd control program.

                      Under the Queensland Police Service Weapons Licensing Branch guidelines there is NO RPL
                      (Recognition of Prior Learning) available for Firearms. Holders of previous licences should contact
                      the Hillcrest Centre for advice.




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Stand Alone Firearms Licensing

Important Dates        Semester 1 2010:
                       Intake 3: 12/04/10 to 20/04/10
                       Intake 4: 10/05/10 to 18/05/10
                       Intake 5: 07/06/10 to 15/06/10

Orientation            Completed during your first class.
Vocational             No, not required.
Placement


Approximate Fees       Fees indicated are approximate and should be used as a guide only. Fees may alter due to program
and Other Costs        changes, CPI increases or other reasons. Exact fees can be supplied at the time of enrolment.
                       As some programs are subsidised by the Queensland Government for Queensland Residents, fees
                       may vary for Non-Queensland residents. Please inform our Customer Care Officers if you are a Non-
                       Queensland Resident.
                       Full Fee: $240.00
Additional Materials   Please bring a pen and notebook. You will need to bring lunch (in a small cooler bag etc, or you may
                       use the fridge provided) and tea & coffee making facilities are available. Please also note that neat
                       casual attire is required and closed in footwear must be worn.
Other Information      TIMETABLE Commence 8.00am on the first day, and 8.30am everyday after. Classes finish at 4.00pm.
Important              Please note: Information is correct at time of creation but may change without notice.
Information            Program commencement may be contingent on minimum enrolment numbers being achieved.
                       WideBay TAFE regularly updates programs to ensure the latest training package is offered. In doing
                       so, some programs may be in the process of registration. Registration will be sought for the new
                       National Training Package qualifications when they become available, at which time students will be
                       transitioned to the new program as soon as it is feasible.

Recognition of Prior   This means your existing knowledge, skills and/or training may be formally recognised and/or taken
Learning               into account when you study our programs. Please contact customer care for further details.




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