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Security Training Location – Airlie Beach
Train at our Airlie Beach campus and work towards your Queensland security licence in the heart of the Whitsundays. This regional training location is ideal for students from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Proserpine and nearby island resorts.
About the Airlie Beach Area
Airlie Beach is a well-known tourism town and the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands.The main street, marinas and surrounding resorts welcome visitors year-round, creating strong demand for professional security staff in venues, accommodation and events.
Our campus is based in the Airlie Beach area, close to local businesses and transport connections. Students commonly travel from Cannonvale, Jubilee Pocket, Proserpine, Shute Harbour and nearby island-based staff who come ashore for training.
Security Work in and Around Airlie Beach
Security officers around Airlie Beach support a mix of hospitality, accommodation and event venues. Roles can include crowd control in bars and clubs along the main street, resort security on the mainland or islands, and event security for festivals, live music and seasonal celebrations.
Training at the Airlie Beach campus helps you understand the unique demands of working in a busy tourism destination where nights and weekends are often the busiest times. While we do not guarantee employment, local training prepares you for the environments you may encounter once you are licensed.
Inside Our Airlie Beach Training Campus
Getting to the Airlie Beach Campus
The Airlie Beach campus is located within easy reach of the town centre and nearby suburbs. Students from Cannonvale, Proserpine and other local areas typically drive, while island staff may travel via ferry and local transport.
Parking is usually available near the campus, although it can be busier during peak holiday periods.If you’re travelling from out of town, our team can help you select intakes that align with your work roster and travel options.
Study Options at the Airlie Beach Campus
The Airlie Beach campus is set up to suit people working in tourism, hospitality and seasonal roles.
Courses are usually delivered in intensive blocks so you can complete your training between busy periods or over a series of planned days away from work.
Depending on the intake, training may run as:
- Weekday blocks over several consecutive days
- Occasional weekend sessions
- Blended delivery with some online components plus on-campus practical training
Students working on islands or in resorts often plan their training around shift patterns and transport options. Our team can help you find dates that fit.
Funding and Local Pathways Around Airlie Beach
As a Queensland student training in Airlie Beach, you may be able to access funded or subsidised places if you meet eligibility criteria at enrolment. We can explain which funding programs apply and how they work for regional and tourism workers.
Many Airlie Beach students already work in bars, clubs, resorts, cruise operations or tourism services and want to formalise their skills by moving into licensed security roles. Although we do not promise jobs, completing your training at the Airlie Beach campus helps you build skills suited to local nightlife and hospitality venues once you hold your licence.
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Ready to Train in Airlie Beach?
If you live or work in the Whitsundays, our Airlie Beach campus gives you a local way to complete your security training.
Choose a suitable intake, complete your nationally recognised training and move towards your Queensland security licence without leaving the region.