Introduction to Protective Security
Award – Statement of Attainment
Course aim
The aim of the two-day Introduction to Protective Security (IPS) course is to provide participants with a general overview of protective security consistent with the Australian Government Protective Security Manual (PSM). The course introduces the knowledge and skills needed for the administration and operation of the protective security function.
The program includes workshops and syndicate discussions that provide an opportunity for participants to apply the skills gained during the course in preparation for their return to the workplace.
The course offers a Statement of Attainment in four units of competency towards a Certificate III in Government (Security). Students may gain the complete Certificate III in Government (Security) by a process of recognition of prior learning (RPL) or may choose to work toward gaining a Certificate IV in Government (Security) by completing the Protective Security Practice course.
Learning objectives
To introduce participants to the knowledge and skills required to assist in the administration and operation of the protective security function within an agency.
Key content areas
- Government policy and standards
- Security risk management
- Outsourcing and tendering
- Information security
- Personnel security
- Privacy
- Physical security
- Security equipment
- IT security
- Administrative investigations
- Personal security, and
- Emergency management
Course prerequisites
Entry level security awareness training conducted within agencies.
Course duration
2 days
Course fee – Canberra
$1050 – GST exempt
Course dates – Canberra
4-5 February 2008
3-4 March 2008
31 March – 1 April 2008
28-29 April 2008
2-3 June 2008
1-2 July 2008
11-12 August 2008
1-2 September 2008
7-8 October 2008
24-25 November 2008
Course fee – Interstate
$1250 – GST exempt
Course dates – Interstate
Brisbane: 14-15 April 2008
Adelaide: 7-8 July 2008
Sydney: 4-5 August 2008
Hobart: 18-19 August 2008
Melbourne: 8-9 September 2008
Darwin: 22-23 September 2008