CPP50619

Diploma of Security Risk Management

Are you interested in earning the CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? You may be eligible to receive this qualification based on the work you’ve already done. And, you could do it without having to complete any additional study.

Have you had 2+ years experience in:

Establishing and maintaining an occupational health and safety system?
Coordinating security operations?
Assessing security risk management options?
Ensuring team effectiveness in a security/risk management environment?

Find out if you are eligible for this qualification by calling us on 1300 793 002, or through the Get Started link above.

Also consider the CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management.

What is the
Diploma of Security
Risk Management
About?

The role of a Risk Manager sits at a Diploma level, as a general rule. Risk Managers are responsible for communicating risk policies and the overall policies and procedures for an organisation that minimise and manage risks.

This includes development of risk models, monitoring and improving controls to ensure there is effective risk management at an operational and strategic level. To achieve these outcomes, a Risk Manager is going to need to ensure extensive and appropriate research and quantitative and qualitative analysis has occurred.

Risk Managers must have the business skills to communicate effectively through a range of reports, negotiations and educational presentations, balanced with savvy business and operational knowledge.

To complete the Diploma of Security Risk Management through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), you need to demonstrate at least two years experience in:

Establishing and maintaining an occupational health and safety system
Coordinating security operations
Assessing security risk management options
Ensuring team effectiveness in a security/risk management environment

The Diploma of Security Risk Management has 10 units of competency, five of which are core (or mandatory) units, and five elective units of competency. The core units address skills and knowledge in these areas:

Establish and maintain an occupational health and safety system
Coordinate security operations
Assess security risk management options
Manage quality customer service and people performance
Manage personal priorities, professional development and team effectiveness

As with the Certificate IV, elective units can be chosen according to the direction you want to take your SRM career – be that risk management, biometrics, financial security, network security or business, marketing and HR management.

Examples of Position Titles relevant to Diploma level work:

Security and Risk Manager
Security Advisor
Risk Consultant (Security)
Investigations Manager

Security Risk Management Industry

The Security Risk Management (SRM) sector is expanding rapidly as demand from both government and private enterprise grows. So too is the range of roles available within this industry.

At one end of the spectrum there will always be straight forward security guard and personal protection roles, however increasingly security and risk careers have evolved into the realm of data protection and corporate IP security, with opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Security Risk Management careers represent a prime civilian industry for ex-military and ex-police personnel. However it is also an industry that values a wide range of life and work experience, particularly business skills.

You will find a lot more information in our SRM Industry Report.

Download the Report

Case Studies

Wondering how others have used a Diploma of Security Risk Management to get ahead in their careers?

Glenn – War zones to celebrity personal protection

From protecting ambassadors in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan, to managing security for the Australian Cricket Team, Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and global celebrities, Glenn Upson is a great example of the opportunities available in the Security Risk Management Industry.

Ken – Transitioned from the Military into a Civilian Career

After 30 years of military service, Ken was medically discharged. He used RPL to convert his defence career into nationally recognised qualifications including a Diploma of Security Risk Management. Ken’s qualifications helped him to move into a satisfying civilian role.

More Information About Qualification,
Fees and The Recognition of Prior Learning Process

Fees & Payment

RPL Process

RPL Process

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

RPL stands for Recognition of Prior Learning. RPL is a process through which the experience, skills and knowledge that you already have can be converted to nationally recognised qualifications.

Getting qualifications through RPL means that you don't have to sit in a classroom and learn about things that you already know. You can just show evidence that you've covered it in your job.

You may need official qualifications (that piece of paper!) to meet government regulations for certain jobs, or to progress into higher-paying roles.

Experience cited as evidence must be from the last five years.

How does the RPL process work?

We conduct a free preliminary skills assessment and give you a report
You tell us the qualifications you want and provide evidence
You receive nationally recognised qualifications!

Let's step this out a bit more:

Step 1. We conduct a free preliminary skills assessment and give you a report.
The RPL process begins with a conversation with one of our Skills Recognition Advisors.

You tell us what you're looking for and where you want to go
You provide a few easily accessible documents
You'll be sent a report within 48 hours. This will include a breakdown of costs involved and lists the qualifications:
- you could be eligible for right now;
- you could be eligible for if you are able to provide some further evidence (and we'll share with you what the gaps are and the evidence we'd need); or
- if training would be your best option. We don't offer the training so we'll give you some information about how to locate a training organisation who delivers what you are looking for.

This is cost-free and obligation-free.

Step 2. You tell us the qualifications you want and provide evidence
You can make an informed decision about which qualifications are best for you and your career. Once this is confirmed, we can complete the process.

We tell you exactly what evidence we need to establish your competency in the units that make up a qualification
You provide your evidence, then you can sit back and relax!
We match the evidence to the units. This is called mapping. Other providers may get you to do this yourself.

Step 3. You receive nationally recognised qualifications!
Congratulations! Your experience has been validated and translated into nationally recognised qualifications.

To save you time, we submit all the paperwork to the government for you. This formalises your qualifications.
You receive your qualifications though both email and post, within 14 days. Or, with our VIP Fast-Track Service, you can have them in just 7 days.