Registered Migration Australia

Security Consultant

ANZSCO 442216




Description

Advises clients on security requirements, and recommends and designs security specifications. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

 

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

 

 

Group: 4422 Security Officers and Guards

 

 

 

Description

provide security and investigative services to organisations and individuals.

 

 

Tasks

  • patrolling property and checking doors, windows and gates for unauthorised entry
  • watching for irregularities such as fire hazards, malfunctions of machines and equipment, lights left on, leaking water pipes and unlocked security doors
  • issuing security passes to authorised visitors and giving directions
  • monitoring alarms and contacting supervisors, police and fire brigades by radio or phone if security is breached or fire is detected
  • picking up and ensuring the safe delivery of cash, payrolls and valuables
  • operating coin and currency counting machines, and carrying out cash counting and packaging functions
  • maintaining order at venues where there are large gatherings of people
  • conducting investigations for clients and preparing evidence for court proceedings
  • detecting and investigating theft and other unlawful acts carried out in retail establishments
  • advising clients on security requirements and designing security specifications

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5) 

For some occupations a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification. In some instances no formal qualification or on-the-job training may be required. 
Registration or licensing may be required. 
The occupation Security Consultant has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 
Registration or licensing may be required. 
The occupations Crowd Controller and Private Investigator have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

In Australia: 
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)  

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

Registration or licensing may be required.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

  • 442211 Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor
  • 442212 Armoured Car Escort
  • 442213 Crowd Controller
  • 442214 Private Investigator
  • 442215 Retail Loss Prevention Officer
  • 442216 Security Consultant
  • 442217 Security Officer
  • 442299 Security Officers and Guards nec

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP