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Category H – Firearms Safety Training
Category H:
Firearms Safety Training Course
On completion of the 1F (Armed Guard) Licence Course and 1C Cash-in-Transit Guard subclass
Note: to carry on armed cash-in-transit activities you must hold both the Class 1C Cash-in-Transit Guard and 1F Armed Guard licence subclasses.
Firearms Licensing Requirement
After a Class 1F security licence has been granted, in accordance with conditions imposed under
section 23E of the Security Industry Act 1997, licensees will be required to undertake Security Firearms Training. This requires the licensee to apply to the NSW Police Force Firearms Registry for a Category H Provisional Pistol Licence.
Security Firearms Training
- CPPSEC3114 Control security risk situations using firearms
This unit in this skill set includes the following prerequisite requirements - CPPSEC3115 Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes, OR
- CPPSEC3116 Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes
This training does not result in a firearms licence or permit.
NSW Police Force Firearms Registry
The Firearms Registry’s purpose is to provide firearms and weapons licensing services to the community of New South Wales. The Firearms Registry is part of the NSW Police Force and is responsible for administering the Firearms and Prohibited Weapons legislation.
The Firearms Registry’s mission is to increase community awareness and education in relation to firearm and prohibited weapon related requirements by providing the community with information on the possession, use and safe storage of firearms and prohibited weapons.
The Firearms Registry offers a range of services, including issuing firearm licences and permits to individuals, businesses, clubs and dealers, the registration of firearms and the monitoring of compliance of the Firearms Act 1996, the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 and associated regulations.
Firearms and the Law
The NSW Government is committed to an agreed national approach to the control of firearms. Firearms ownership and use is a privilege, which is conditional on the overriding need for public safety and all firearms licence holders must be aware of their legislative responsibilities with respect to the possession, use and safe keeping of firearms. All new applicants for a firearms licence must pass an approved firearms training and safety course in the safe handling and responsible use of a firearm.
Security Industry Firearms
The performance of security activities in New South Wales is governed by the Security Industry Act 1997 and Security Industry Regulation 2016.
All Security Industry licences are issued by the Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED).
Firearms Safety Test
This firearms safety test must be conducted by an approved master licensee within 12 months prior to applying for a category H (business/employment) licence.
Training Requirements
At least once every 12 months, an armed security guard must complete a firearms safety training course based on the type of firearms possessed during the course of their employment.
Course Specifications
- CPPSEC3114 Control security risk situations using firearms
- CPPSEC3115 Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes, OR
- CPPSEC3116 Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes
The following requirements must be met prior to obtaining a non-provisional category H (business/ employment) firearms licence for the first time as an armed security guard.
In addition to proof of identity, an applicant who has never held such a licence must supply the following:
- Firearms safety training course certificate of completion dated within 3 months of issue of their provisional licence.
- Firearms training course statement of attainment and employer details dated within 3 months of issue of their provisional licence for:
– CPPSEC3114 – Control security risk situations using firearms. - Firearms safety training course certificate of completion (annual)
- Current First Aid Certificate with the unit of competency HLTAID011 (Apply First Aid) or HLTAID014 (Provide Advanced First Aid).
- Current NSW class 1F security licence for armed guards
If the applicant does not currently hold a licence but has previously held a category H (business/employment) or an equivalent licence, they must supply the following:
- Firearms safety test certificate of completion
- Firearms training statement of attainment for:
– CPPSEC3115 – Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes; and/or
– CPPSEC3116 – Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes; and
– CPPSEC3114 – Control security risk situations using firearms. - Current First Aid Certificate with the unit of competency HLTAID011 (Apply First Aid) or
- HLTAID014 (Provide Advanced First Aid).
- Current NSW class 1F security licence for armed guards
An individual who has not previously held a category H (business/employment) or an equivalent licence and who is unable to meet the application requirement for a non-provisional category H (business/employment) firearms licence, including training provided by the approved master licensee specified in their application, is not eligible for this category of firearms licence and must apply for a further provisional licence term of one year.
To renew an existing category H (business/employment) licence in NSW, the applicant must supply a certificate of completion for each annual firearms safety training course undertaken during the term of their licence. The Firearms Registry may also request from time to time, evidence of their ongoing First Aid certification.
- CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations OR Current Class 1 NSW security licence
- Subclasses – Class 1C Cash-in-Transit Guard and Class 1F Armed Guard
- SLED Pre-Enrolment Assessment (Certificate III level)
First Aid Requirements
- Must hold: HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid
Additional requirements
- You must have read the PTA Student Information Handbook
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number must be supplied to PTA prior to us being able to issue a Nationally Recognised Qualification – refer Student Information Handbook
This course is delivered in a classroom – Face to face supervised instruction.
Students will be required to read their Learner Guides prior to attending the classroom training.
Practical Training and Assessment will be conducted at an Approved Shooting Range.
Minimum of 2 days – Start time 8am – 5pm
Precision Training Academy recognises that all people learn differently and acknowledge that some students may require additional support. Additional support will be provided if required.
Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment within 14 days of successful completion of all requirements.
Issuing Certificates of Completion for Firearms Safety Tests:
Students will be issued with a Certificate of Completion within 14 days of successful completion of all requirements.
572 Pacific Highway
Belmont NSW 2280
Please contact Precision Training Academy for an up-to-date timetable on the contact details below.
For more information on pricing contact PTA
Contact Details:
Telephone: (02) 4040 1788
Email: precisiontrainingacad@gmail.com
Telephone: (02) 4040 1788
Email: precisiontrainingacad@gmail.com
Our Local Trainers and Assessors
At Precision Training Academy our Trainers and Assessors are fully qualified and licensed for all courses being delivered on our scope of registration.
All of our courses are regularly updated and revised, ensuring they comply with the latest regulatory and industry standards.
Sonya and Darren are also qualified firearm instructors and maintain their currency of security industry experience with Precision Protection Group.
Sonya Pritchard and Darren Upson are also the proprietors of Precision Protection Group, a local Newcastle based security company which is a fully qualified, licensed and experienced company.
Precision Training Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), our RTO Code is 31555, details of our organisation can be found on training.gov.au.