Brisbane
Security Courses – Brisbane
Train in Brisbane and get your Queensland security licence.Study face-to-face with industry-experienced trainers at our inner-north Brisbane campus in Boondall, an easy trip from the CBD, Fortitude Valley and South Brisbane.
Overview – Security Training in Brisbane
If you’re looking for a security course in Brisbane that leads towards a Queensland security licence, this is your local hub.
Five Star Training Academy delivers CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations and crowd controller refresher training in Brisbane. Our trainers have worked in Brisbane shopping centres, construction sites, office towers and nightlife precincts, so the scenarios you practise feel like real local jobs.
Courses are aligned with QLD security licence requirements and give you the practical skills employers expect – from managing busy nightclub queues in Fortitude Valley to monitoring access at CBD office buildings.
Who Can Enrol in the Brisbane Security Course?
Before you book, check you meet the basic requirements for security training in Queensland.
Brisbane students will need to:
- Be at least 18 years old by the time they apply for their licence
- Provide valid ID and pass the required background checks
- Have enough English to follow instructions and complete assessments
- Be physically able to participate in realistic role-plays and scenarios
- Hold, or plan to obtain, current First Aid and CPR if required by the regulator
Brisbane Security Courses We Offer
Choose the Brisbane security course that matches where you’re at – starting out or renewing your licence.
Certificate II in Security Operations – Brisbane
Entry-level security guard course in Brisbane for people seeking a Queensland security licence.
You’ll learn to:
- Control entry and exits at CBD office towers, shopping centres and work sites
- Communicate with customers, tenants and visitors and manage conflict calmly
- Respond to incidents such as theft, disorderly behaviour and emergencies
- Follow site safety procedures and complete basic incident reports
Crowd Controller Refresher – Brisbane
Designed for people who already hold a crowd controller licence QLD and need to refresh their training in line with current requirements.
You’ll update how to:
- Apply current laws and venue rules in Brisbane’s bars, clubs and live music venues
- Use professional communication and conflict management to defuse situations
- Safely manage refusals, ejections and intoxicated patrons at busy venues and stadium events
Who Our Brisbane Security Courses Are For
Our Brisbane security courses attract people from across the city – from Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane and Woolloongabba to Chermside, Carindale, Indooroopilly and surrounding suburbs.
They’re ideal for:
- New entrants wanting a security guard licence QLD
- Hospitality staff in the Valley or the CBD looking to move into crowd control
- Retail, construction and warehouse workers wanting formal security skills
- Students and career changers seeking flexible, people-focused work
Brisbane Campus, Transport & Timetables
Easy-to-Access Brisbane Training Location
Our Brisbane security courses are delivered in the function rooms at Homestead Tavern, 114 Zillmere Rd, Boondall QLD 4034.
- Located in Brisbane’s north, less than 20 km from the CBD
- A short drive from both Boondall and North Boondall train stations on the Shorncliffe line
- Easy access via Sandgate Road and the Gateway Motorway
- Parking options near the venue (street and on-site parking – check local signage)
Job Opportunities After a Brisbane Security Course
With major shopping centres, busy construction zones, office towers and one of Australia’s best-known nightlife precincts, Brisbane offers a wide range of roles for licensed security officers and crowd controllers.
After completing your training and gaining your Queensland security licence, you could work in:
- Shopping centre and retail security at hubs like Chermside, Carindale or Indooroopilly
- Crowd control at Fortitude Valley clubs, bars and live music venues
- Event and stadium security for concerts, sports and festivals around the city
- Static guard and gatehouse roles at construction and industrial sites
- Corporate concierge and lobby security in CBD office buildings
Student Reviews – Brisbane Security Courses
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FAQs – Brisbane Security Courses & QLD Licences
Ready to Start Your Security Career in Brisbane?
Wherever you live in Brisbane, there’s a Five Star campus ready to help you begin. Choose your closest location, book your dates, and take the next step towards your security licence.