Cash-in-transit training teaches you how to safely protect and transport cash and other valuables from one location to another. The BARS Training Australia course covers the three nationally recognised CIT units and combines self-paced workbook learning with practical face-to-face training and assessment. Students learn how to inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment, identify faults and ensure equipment is operational before commencing duties. The course also covers planning and implementing cash-in-transit procedures, assessing risks, communicating with other security personnel, maintaining situational awareness and responding appropriately when circumstances change.

A major part of the practical training involves loading and unloading cash or valuables in both secured and unsecured environments. This is important because the period between the security vehicle and the client's premises can present some of the greatest risks during a CIT operation. Students also learn about documentation, client procedures, maintaining security and protecting themselves, their colleagues and members of the public. BARS uses practical scenarios because cash-in-transit is not something you can properly learn simply by reading a workbook.

You need to demonstrate that you can apply the required procedures safely and make sensible decisions in realistic situations. Remember, this course qualifies you for the training component required to add cash-in-transit to your Class 1 security provider licence. It does not qualify you to carry a firearm. Armed security requires further specialist firearms training and a separate Queensland Police Service Security Licence (Guard).