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Unit Group

4522 Security Officers and Guards

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

4522 Security Officers and Guards

Provide security and investigative services to organisations and individuals.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

Subcategories

452231 Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor
452232 Cash In Transit Officer
452233 Crowd Controller
452234 Private Investigator
452235 Protective Services Officer
452236 Retail Loss Prevention Officer
452237 Security Consultant
452238 Security Officer
452241 Security Screening Officer