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CPPSS00060 Security Canine Skill Set QLD – Licensed Dog Handler Training
The CPPSS00060 Security Canine Skill Set provides the skills and knowledge required to safely handle and manage dogs for security patrols in Queensland.
Delivered by NSTA Hillcrest™ (RTO 32292), this nationally recognised training combines hands-on learning with professional guidance to prepare you for licensing as a QLD Security Officer (Dog Patrol).
Training is available across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, helping students build job-ready skills that meet QLD licensing standards.
🧩 Units of Competency
✔ CPPSEC3112 – Manage training and well-being of dogs for security functions
✔ CPPSEC3113 – Handle dogs for security patrols
🎓 Course Outcomes
✔ Gain practical and theoretical skills in dog behaviour, handling, and patrol procedures.
✔ Learn animal welfare and safety requirements under QLD security legislation.
✔ Receive a Statement of Attainment for the CPPSS00060 Security Canine Skill Set.
✔ Become eligible to apply for the Security Officer (Dog Patrol) function on your QLD Security Licence.
📘 Prerequisite Training
✔ CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is required before enrolling in this Skill Set.
🐾 What Will I Learn?
✔ Understand canine behaviour and body language.
✔ Learn best practices for animal welfare, obedience, and control.
✔ Conduct risk assessments and manage dog patrol situations safely.
✔ Apply security procedures using dogs to deter or manage intruders.
✔ Maintain health, hygiene, and performance of security dogs.
✔ Comply with legislative and organisational requirements for QLD dog patrol licensing.
🎯 Target Audience
✔ Licensed security officers wanting to add the Dog Patrol function to their QLD licence.
✔ Individuals seeking employment with security firms using patrol dogs.
✔ Employers aiming to upskill their team in canine security operations.
✔ Participants interested in combining animal handling with professional security work.
📦 Materials Included
✔ Access to all online learning materials and course resources.
✔ Training equipment, safety gear, and canine handling aids (provided during practical training).
✔ Use of trained security dogs for practical sessions.
✔ Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.
✔ Ongoing trainer support and feedback throughout the course.
🧾 Requirements / Instructions
✔ Must have completed CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations.
✔ Must meet eligibility requirements for a QLD Security Licence (Office of Fair Trading).
✔ Provide 100 points of identification and be at least 18 years of age.
✔ Good physical fitness and confidence around dogs are essential.
✔ Wear appropriate clothing and enclosed shoes for practical sessions.
✔ Domestic students only (not available for Student Visa subclass 500).
🐕 Career Pathways
✔ Security Dog Handler / K9 Patrol Officer
✔ Mobile Patrol Security Officer
✔ Event or Crowd Control Support
✔ Private Sector or Corporate Security Patrol Roles
💼 Licensing Information
To work as a Security Dog Handler in Queensland, you must hold a QLD Security Licence with the Dog Patrol function approved by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
NSTA Hillcrest™ training meets the educational requirements for this licence upgrade.
🕓 Delivery Options
✔ Blended Learning Model – Face-to-face practical training with self-paced online study.
✔ Intensive hands-on sessions with experienced K9 trainers.
✔ Realistic security patrol scenarios to build confidence and competence.
📍 Course Locations
NSTA Hillcrest™ is conveniently located at 18 Elliott Court, Hillcrest, QLD 4118, Australia —
just a short drive from major Brisbane and Logan hubs.
Training is easily accessible for students from:
Brisbane | Logan | Ipswich | Gold Coast | Sunshine Coast | Hillcrest QLD
Our Hillcrest campus offers practical, hands-on training in a professional learning environment, making it simple for Queensland students to attend sessions and complete their licensing requirements close to home.
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📘 See more Security Skill Sets and licence upgrades with NSTA Hillcrest™.
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📞 Enquire or Enrol
☎ 07 3800 8631 | ✉ hillcrest@nsta.edu.au
📍 18 Elliott Court, Hillcrest, QLD 4118, Australia
Training is delivered by NSTA Hillcrest™ (under NSTA™ RTO 32292).
All Statements of Attainment are issued by NSTA™ (RTO 32292).
Frequently Asked Questions – CPPSS00060 Security Canine Skill Set QLD
It covers canine behaviour, welfare, and control techniques required to perform the Dog Patrol function under Queensland’s security licensing system.
This Skill Set extends your existing licence by adding the Dog Patrol function.
NSTA Hillcrest™ provides trained security dogs for all practical sessions to ensure a safe and consistent learning environment.
Participants will work directly with qualified K9 instructors throughout the program.
The program is delivered through a blended learning model — combining face-to-face practical training with online study.
Your trainer will guide you through all units and help ensure you meet the licensing and competency standards.
✔ Brisbane
✔ Logan
✔ Ipswich
✔ Gold Coast
✔ Sunshine Coast
All practical training is coordinated through our main campus at 18 Elliott Court, Hillcrest, QLD 4118.
which qualifies you to apply to add the Security Officer (Dog Patrol) function to your existing Queensland Security Licence through the Office of Fair Trading.
📍 Address: 18 Elliott Court, Hillcrest, QLD 4118
☎ Phone: 07 3800 8631
✉ Email: hillcrest@nsta.edu.au
You can also fill up the “Ready to Enrol?” Form on this page to complete your registration online.
Training is delivered by NSTA Hillcrest™ (RTO 32292).
Student Feedback
Feedback from recent NSTA Hillcrest™ training cohorts
Security Canine Skill Set
“The trainer was excellent, and I was quite satisfied with the quality of the assessment and the way it was conducted.
It was quite clear the trainer had extensive experience working with dogs and was very knowledgeable in both theory
and practical demonstrations. I’m now far more confident in my ability to handle canines for security operations.”
— Student Feedback, February 2026