Hey,
I reside in Queensland (which is in Australia) and know there are a few from QLD that frequent this site so wanted to ask a few questions, if you don't mind taking your time to answer
Is a Certificate II in Security Operations (Guarding) the way to go as a first step in this industry? There is one of these courses starting at my local Tafe (see link below) but I am unsure if this would be a wise move as security companies also offer the course. The cost is only $355 or so - I do not want to do bouncer work at all but have no real issues with anything else. The Tafe also offers Certificate III in Security Weapons but I assume that is a "follow on" course where the certificate II must first be completed, Is completing the security weapons a good option? I can't imagine I'd be comfortable carrying out security work that requires a firearm but you never know - after completing the course I might feel otherwise.
They also have a further study of investigative services which I assume is private investigator work?
I don't intend on staying in the industry for a life time - minimum 4-5 years, maximum is really undecided but can't imagine it'd be more than 7-8 years but would possibly continue on as part time/casual night time/weekend work.
After completing these requirements how sought out are entry level security personal (I am on the sunshine coast) and especially in full time work (or eventual full time work)?
The course at my local Tafe starts in 3 weeks.
ETA: Thought I'd add my age, 19.
ETA2: Also adding that I am interested in security dog handling but from my general reading thats only recommended for experienced guards?
Any advice would be great!
The course:
http://www.sunshinecoast.tafe.qld.go...ourseid=89&p=1
I reside in Queensland (which is in Australia) and know there are a few from QLD that frequent this site so wanted to ask a few questions, if you don't mind taking your time to answer

Is a Certificate II in Security Operations (Guarding) the way to go as a first step in this industry? There is one of these courses starting at my local Tafe (see link below) but I am unsure if this would be a wise move as security companies also offer the course. The cost is only $355 or so - I do not want to do bouncer work at all but have no real issues with anything else. The Tafe also offers Certificate III in Security Weapons but I assume that is a "follow on" course where the certificate II must first be completed, Is completing the security weapons a good option? I can't imagine I'd be comfortable carrying out security work that requires a firearm but you never know - after completing the course I might feel otherwise.
They also have a further study of investigative services which I assume is private investigator work?
I don't intend on staying in the industry for a life time - minimum 4-5 years, maximum is really undecided but can't imagine it'd be more than 7-8 years but would possibly continue on as part time/casual night time/weekend work.
After completing these requirements how sought out are entry level security personal (I am on the sunshine coast) and especially in full time work (or eventual full time work)?
The course at my local Tafe starts in 3 weeks.
ETA: Thought I'd add my age, 19.
ETA2: Also adding that I am interested in security dog handling but from my general reading thats only recommended for experienced guards?
Any advice would be great!
The course:
http://www.sunshinecoast.tafe.qld.go...ourseid=89&p=1
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