Planning to work as a security officer in Sydney? This guide explains the key steps towards a NSW Class 1A security licence, including eligibility, training, assessment and applying through SLED. Which Security Licence Do You Need? For unarmed guarding and crowd control in Sydney, the relevant NSW licence subclass is Class 1A Security Officer. Other activities, such as bodyguarding, armed guarding and cash-in-transit work, have separate licensing and training requirements. Choose the pathway that matches the work you intend to undertake. Security licences are administered by the NSW Police Force Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED). Multisec Training provides training and assessment; SLED determines licence applications. Step 1: Check Your Eligibility Before Enrolling Applicants must be at least 18 and satisfy SLED’s citizenship, residency or eligible visa requirements, along with criminal history and suitability requirements. Having a visa with permission to work in Australia does not automatically make you eligible for a NSW security licence. Check the current Class 1 licence requirements on SLED’s website before enrolling. If you are unsure about your visa status or personal circumstances, seek guidance directly from SLED. Step 2: Complete the Pre-Enrolment and First Aid Requirements The NSW Security Licence Course includes a pre-enrolment assessment covering language, literacy and numeracy. For the Class 1A pathway, you also need current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certification that meets SLED’s requirements. Contact Multisec Training before booking to discuss the identification, first aid evidence and other information required for enrolment. Step 3: Complete the Required Security Training Multisec Training delivers CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations at its Auburn training facility in Sydney. The qualification covers skills relevant to entry-level security work, including: Communicating effectively with clients, colleagues and members of the public. Applying legal and procedural requirements. Identifying security risks and responding to incidents. Patrolling premises and monitoring access. Managing individual and crowd behaviour. Applying workplace safety and emergency procedures. Using basic defensive techniques to protect yourself and others. Students must successfully complete the required assessments to be awarded the qualification. Can You Complete the Course Online? The NSW security licence pathway cannot be completed entirely online. Any online or self-directed learning is part of the approved course arrangements. SLED-mandated assessments must take place in a supervised, face-to-face environment. Ask our team about the current learning arrangements and attendance requirements before enrolling. How Long Does Training Take? Contact Multisec Training for the current timetable, including any learning required before classroom attendance. When planning your availability, allow time for the complete course and assessment process—not just the scheduled classroom days. Step 4: Submit Your Licence Application After successfully completing the required training, apply for the appropriate NSW security licence using the application link on SLED’s website. Follow the current instructions for supporting documents, fees and identity checks. Respond promptly if SLED requests additional information. Course completion does not automatically grant a licence. You must meet the separate licensing requirements and receive approval before undertaking work that requires the licence. What Costs Should You Allow For? Your training fees and security licence application fees are separate. Before enrolling, check: The current security course fee and what it includes. Whether you need first aid training and its cost. Any applicable reassessment or other additional charges. The current government licence application fee. Contact Multisec Training for course pricing and refer to SLED for current licensing fees. Does Completing the Course Guarantee a Job? No. Completing CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations does not guarantee employment. Employers make their own recruitment decisions and may consider your licence status, experience, communication skills, availability and suitability for the position. Once appropriately licensed, you can apply for roles that match the activities your licence permits. Common Questions About Security Licensing in Sydney Does Multisec Training issue my security licence? No. Multisec Training delivers training and assessment. Security licence applications are assessed and determined by SLED. Can I start licensed security work while my application is being processed? Submitting an application does not authorise you to perform licensed security work. You must hold the appropriate licence before carrying out those duties. How long will my licence application take? Processing times vary. Check SLED’s current guidance and avoid committing to a work commencement date before your licence is approved. Can I apply for every security role with a Class 1A licence? No. Your work must fall within the activities authorised by your licence. Specialist roles may require additional training, licence subclasses or other approvals. Discuss Security Training with Multisec Our team can explain CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations, upcoming course dates, fees and enrolment requirements. Phone: 1300 756 533 Email: enquiries@multisectraining.edu.au Training location: Suite 15, 191 Parramatta Road, Auburn NSW 2144 Multisec Training | RTO No. 45548 | SLED Approval No. 25/066 Successful course completion does not guarantee a security licence or employment. Licensing requirements are determined by SLED and may change. Check the current requirements before enrolling or applying.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have a visa that allows you unlimited work rights in Australia.
The qualifications to obtain a Security Licence in Sydney and start a career as Security Guard are the same for both males and females.
Step 1: Meet the eligibility requirements
To be eligible to become an unarmed security guard in NSW, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a current and valid NSW Security Industry Licence. You must also be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa that allows you to work in Australia.
Eligibility rules for visa holders to obtain a security licence will be changing on the 1st June 2023.
Step 2: Complete the required training
To become a licensed security guard in NSW, you are required to complete the relevant training courses. This includes the Certificate II in Security Operations, which covers essential knowledge and skills such as communication techniques, legal and ethical responsibilities, risk assessment and management, and first aid.
Online and Face to Face Training
Once you decide to enrol into a NSW Security Licence course in Sydney, you will be required to undertake a number of LLN tests.
This Pre-Course learning, LNN, language, literacy and numeracy skills. It is a test to evaluate people’s ability to understand and interpret daily situations, including work-related tasks. It believes that different training processes and live experiences significantly impact an individual’s ability to read, write, speak and make calculations for everyday life. The test involves exercises and quizzes prior to commencing your face to face security training classes.
The pre-learning can at times make the length of the security license course go for up to five weeks. However, you are in control of this and could, provided you reduce the length of time you take to do the pre-learning, which of course if self-paced, to as little as 3 weeks. This includes a week of pre-learning and 2 weeks face to face.
10 Days Face to Face learning is required to complete the Certificate 11 in Security Operations.
The security licence course is a short training course to change your Career to become a Security Guard in NSW.
Multisec Training has a number of very experienced trainers who come from various areas of the NSW Security and Law Enforcement industries.
Multisec Training is an Registered training organisation RTO 45548 and approved provider by the SLED, Multisec Training has been operating in the security sector for a number of years and provides Premium security training in Sydney.
This is to say, a training company that is approved to deliver the security licence course in NSW. A list of training providers can be located on the Security Licensing Enforcement Directorate website.
To obtain a security licence in NSW, you must first complete a CPP20218 Certificate II Security Operations, then you can apply to one of the NSW based approved training providers.
10 Days Hands on Training Course
The length of the course with Multisec Training is 10 days face to face. If the pre-learning is taken into consideration, the length of the course could be as long as 5 weeks. However, you are able to reduce the actual length of the course if you are able to do your pre-learning quicker. Within the security license course , 13 units of competency need to be completed, to qualify for the security licence certificate. These units are:
- CPPSEC2101 Apply effective communication skills to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2102 Apply legal and procedural requirements to work effectively within a security team.
- CPPSEC2103 Apply WHS, emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2104 Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations.
- CPPSEC2105 Provide quality services to a range of security clients.
- CPPSEC2106 Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques.
- CPPSEC2107 Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security.
- CPPSEC2108 Screen people, personal effects, and items to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2109 Monitor and control access and exit of persons and vehicles from premises.
- CPPSEC2110 Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour to maintain security.
- CPPSEC2111 Apply security procedures to manage intoxicated persons.
- CPPSEC2112 Apply security procedures to remove persons from premises.
- CPPSEC2113 Escort and protect persons and valuables.
Step 3: Apply for a security licence
When you apply for a security licence through NSW Police, or renew your existing licence, you can choose to have a one year or a five year licence.
| Application Type | 1 Yr | 5 Yr |
| New application | $160 | $640 |
| On-time renewal | $140 | $560 |
Step 4: Start your Career
In NSW, unarmed security guards can offer a range of services such as mobile and static patrols, as well as crowd control in hospitality establishments and big events such as music festivals. Additionally, guards can be employed to provide retail, corporate, hospitality, educational and government security
Step 5: We guarantee you a job as a Security Guard
Obtain your security licence at Multisec Training and our team will offer thorough guidance and support to help each student obtain a security licence and gain employment at Multisec Security or one of our partner firms in NSW.
The CPP20218 Certificate II Security Operations- NSW Security Guard Licence Course completed a Multisec Training, course costings below.
Once completed and you apply for your Sydney, NSW Security Licence Class 1A Licence, these is another fee from NSW Police to obtain the actual licence.
Security Guard Course Cost
- $1,250 Weekday Course
- $1,400 Weekend Course
Multisec Training delivers the security licence course in Auburn Sydney, at 15 / 191 Parramatta Road, AUBURN NSW 2144 with free onsite parking for our students.
When you train with Multisec Training to be a security guard, we deliver Premium Security Guard Training in Sydney
