21/01/2020
Changes coming will effect you - new Security Providers Act 1993 training packages.
You will be aware, as the holder of a crowd controller or bodyguard licence, you are required to complete ongoing training units every three years to ensure you remain current with the latest industry standards and techniques.
Details of the ongoing training units, and their due dates for completion, were listed on the notice sent to you by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) when your licence was last issued or renewed.
However, after extensive reviews and consultations, a new training package has been approved by the Australian Industry Skills Committee. In Queensland this new training package commences today, 21 January 2020.
This means your ongoing training units have changed to:
• CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation
• CPPSEC3121 Control persons using empty hand techniques
• HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid.
If you start your ongoing training after 21 January 2020, you must complete the new units listed above.
If you have recently completed your ongoing training by 21 January 2020, using the units listed in the last notice we sent to you, we will accept those previously approved modules.
There is no change to the dates these are due for completion. The dates remain the same as stated on the notice we sent to you when your licence was last issued or renewed.
The OFT understands that some licencees may not be able to smoothly transition to these new ongoing training modules on the change-over date. If this is the case for you please contact us to discuss your situation as each matter will be considered on a case by case basis.
If you need more information about this or would like to discuss your particular circumstances please contact the OFT’s Industry Licensing Unit on telephone (07) 3738 8705, or by email industry.licensing@justice.qld.gov.au.
More information and details of the training modules can also be found on our website www.qld.gov.au/fairtrading.
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