Security Licensing

Security licensing requirements vary for each State and Territory and you should familiarise yourself with the respective legislation and visit the licensing regulator website for your State or Territory below. 

Companies providing security services must obtain a Master or Security Firm Licence and employees undertaking security services must obtain an individual licence for that security industry sector. Self employed must hold a Master or Security Firm Licence and individual licence for that security industry sector.

There are a large number of security training courses to choose from, but in order to qualify for a licence you must have had completed the relevant course or courses approved by the licensing regulator in each State and Territory, or have other qualifications or experience recognised by an approved training provider. Evidence of your qualifications and experience must then be submitted with your licence application.

Redevelopment of Security Industry Licensing Qualifications

The Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) has been commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to redevelop the qualifications for the Private Security Industry.This work is being undertaken in response to recommendations made by the Ministerial Council for Police and Emergency Management-Police (MCPEMP) following the release of the COAG Harmonisation of the Private Security Industry- Stage One: Manpower Sector of the Security Industry Read More

 

New South Wales

This legislation is administered by the Security Industry Registry (NSW Police)  

This legislation is administered by the Firearms Registry (NSW Police)

Workplace Surveillance

This legislation applies to the installation of CCTV and other surveillance equipment. A magistrate court order is required for the installation of covert cameras and equipment.   Workplace Surveillance Act 2005

Security Training in New South Wales 

Security training can only be offered by registered training organisations with NSW Police Security Industry Registry approval. Security licence applicants must obtain their qualifications from one of these approved training organisations. Approved Registered Training Organisations

Security Officer Licensed Premises

Security Officers working in licensed premises must hold a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate issued by a registered training organisation approved by the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing. 

RSA Marshal Guidelines

The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing has produced guidelines on the employment, duties and responsibilities of RSA Marshals. RSA Marshals Guidelines RSA Marshal Guidelines

Barrier Equipment

Security and Fair Trading licences are required for the selling and installation of Barrier equipment.

Barrier Equipment Licensing -Selling and Installation of security doors, grilles and equipment

Master Licence & Trusts 

Specific requirements apply for companies establised as a Trust. Master Licence & Trusts Master Licence & Trusts

 

Australian Capital Territory

This legislation is administered by the ACT Office of Regulatory Services

This legislation is administered by the Australian Federal Police

     

Queensland

This legislation is administered by the QLD Department of Fair Trading

This legislation is administered by the Queensland Police 

Security Providers Business Information Package

Starting a business is a complex matter. There are many facets to small business that may not be obvious to you initially. This package has been designed for people who are considering starting or buying a Security Providers Business. It has been designed to assist you through the decision-making process which means that you will get the best start for your new business. Security Providers Business Information Package Security Providers Business Information Package

 

Victoria

This legislation is  administered by the VIC Licensing Services Division (Victoria Police)   

 

Western Australia

This legislation is administered by the WA Police Licensing Services

    

South Australia

This legislation is administered by the South Australian Office of Consumer and Business Affairs

This legislation is administered by the SA Police

 

Tasmania

This legislation is administered by the Tasmanian Office of Consumer Affairs and Trading

This legislation is administered by the Tasmania Police 

 

Northern Territory

This legislation is administered by the NT Department of Justice

This legislation is administered by the NT Police  

 

National Cabling Licence Requirements

Australian Communication and Media Authority

The Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2000 (CPRs) regulate the cabling industry and ensure that minimum cabling requirements are in place to promote safety and maintain network integrity.

The major requirements of CPRs are that:  

  • all customer cabling work in the telecommunications, fire security and data industries must be performed by a registered cabler
  • depending on the cabling work performed, cablers must obtain either an Open, Restricted or Lift registration that meets the ACMA's training competency requirements
  • cabling work must comply with the Wiring Rules, which detail the minimum requirements for cabling installations to ensure that network integrity and the health and safety of end-users, other cablers and carrier personnel is protected
  • telecommunications cabling is adequately separated or segregated from electrical cabling to avoid creating a dangerous situation
  • cablers are required to install only cabling product (including cable) and customer equipment that complies with the requirements of the Labelling Notice
  • cablers must, at the completion of each cabling task, provide the client with a job sign-off form such as a Telecommunications cabling advice form - TCA1 form t019-telecomms_cabling_advice-tca1.pdf or t019-telecomms_cabling_advice-tca1.doc
  • under the Supervision Rule, registered cablers must directly supervise an unqualified cabler's cabling work
  • a qualified cabler must accept full responsibility for the work done by an unqualified cabler and ensure that it fully complies with the Wiring Rules, including signing the TCA form
  • cablers must provide all reasonable cooperation and assistance to ACMA inspectors and cabling auditors, and can be subject to fines if they do not abide by their registration conditions
  • cablers are required to notify their registrar of any change of contact details within 21 days.

Cabler Registration