Career Start Program

BARS Training Australia (RTO 32061) is proud to continue as a Skills Assure Supplier, approved by the Queensland Government to deliver quality, industry-aligned training that supports employment outcomes. As part of our commitment to accessible vocational education and training, BARS Training Australia delivers approved training under the Queensland Government’s Career Start program, administered by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).  (click here)

What is Career Start?
Career Start provides eligible Queenslanders with access to subsidised entry-level training to develop skills for employment or further training. CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is an approved lower-level qualification under the Career Start General Training Pathway and provides an entry-level training pathway into the Queensland security industry. (click here)

The Queensland Office of Fair Trading regulates the security industry and determines eligibility for Queensland security provider licences. Completion of the prescribed training does not guarantee that an applicant will be eligible to obtain a security provider licence.

BARS Training Australia is approved to deliver Career Start funded CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations in the following regions:

• Cairns
• Central Queensland
• Darling Downs - Maranoa
• Ipswich
• Townsville
• Logan - Beaudesert
• Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
• Gold Coast
• Wide Bay
• Sunshine Coast
• Queensland - Outback

Who is eligible?
To access a subsidised training place under the Career Start General Training Pathway, an applicant must:

• be aged 15 years or older;
• not be a school student;
• permanently reside in Queensland;
• be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (including a humanitarian entrant), New Zealand citizen, or an eligible temporary visa holder with the required work rights and pathway to permanent residency;
• not already hold a Certificate III or higher qualification completed within the previous 10 years. Qualifications completed while at school and foundation skills qualifications do not count for this purpose; and
• not be currently enrolled in another DTET-funded qualification, including a qualification that is on hold or deferred. Foundation skills qualifications and self-funded or fee-for-service qualifications do not impact this eligibility requirement.

Eligibility for Career Start funding is not automatic. BARS Training Australia must assess and confirm each applicant’s eligibility and available funding entitlement before enrolment.

Security Licensing Requirements
Specific entry restrictions apply to CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations because the qualification provides training associated with Queensland security provider licensing.
As part of the pre-enrolment process, applicants will be provided with information about security licensing requirements administered by the Queensland Office of Fair Trading, including automatic disqualifying offences. BARS Training Australia does not determine whether an applicant is eligible to receive a security provider licence. Licensing decisions are made by the Queensland Office of Fair Trading. Applicants who believe a licensing restriction may apply to them should review the Office of Fair Trading requirements before proceeding with enrolment. (click here)

Co-contribution Fees
Eligible non-concessional students undertaking CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations through Career Start are required to contribute towards the cost of their training through a student co-contribution fee. The applicable BARS Training Australia Career Start student co-contribution fees are:

Non-concessional student: $20

Concessional student: Nil
The student co-contribution fee may be paid by the student or by another person or organisation on the student’s behalf. The fee cannot be paid or waived by BARS Training Australia or a person or entity connected with BARS Training Australia. The applicable fee will be disclosed before enrolment.

Student Survey
Students undertaking Queensland Government subsidised training may be contacted by the Queensland Government and invited to participate in surveys about their training experience, goals and employment or further training outcomes.

Can I use Career Start funding more than once?
Career Start provides eligible individuals with access to subsidised training subject to the applicable training pathway and entitlement rules. An individual cannot undertake two General Training Pathway qualifications under Career Start. Previous Queensland Government subsidised training, including training accessed under earlier funding programs, may affect an applicant’s remaining Career Start entitlement. Under Career Start, an eligible individual may access up to two subsidised training places through either one General Training Pathway qualification and one apprenticeship or traineeship, or two apprenticeships or traineeships at Certificate II or Certificate III level, subject to the applicable Career Start requirements.

Where an apprenticeship or traineeship is completed first, the individual is no longer eligible to subsequently access a General Training Pathway qualification under Career Start.
In addition to the subsidised training places above, an eligible individual may access one subsidised introductory-level skill set under Career Start.
Applicants should not assume they have an available Career Start entitlement based solely on their previous qualifications or training history. BARS Training Australia will assess relevant previous qualifications and DTET-funded training before confirming eligibility. Where eligibility cannot be confirmed, BARS Training Australia may seek clarification from the Department of Trade, Employment and Training before enrolment.

Course Application
All applicants must complete the BARS Training Australia online application and pre-enrolment process before enrolment. Information collected during this process is used to assess suitability for the course, identify individual support or reasonable adjustment needs, consider existing skills and knowledge and, where applicable, assess eligibility for Queensland Government subsidised training.

Pre-Enrolment Assessment
BARS Training Australia undertakes a pre-enrolment assessment to determine whether the training is suitable for the applicant and, where Career Start funding is sought, to assess the applicant’s funding eligibility.

The assessment includes:

• Career Start Eligibility: Assessment of applicable age, residency, citizenship or visa, previous qualification, current enrolment and funding entitlement requirements.
• Security Licensing Information: Ensuring the applicant is aware of relevant Queensland security licensing requirements, including automatic disqualifying offences and the role of the Office of Fair Trading.
• Licensing Costs: Ensuring the applicant understands that security provider licensing is a separate process and additional licensing fees apply after training.
• Career and Employment Goals: Discussing the applicant’s reasons for undertaking the qualification and intended employment outcomes.
• Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills: Assessing foundation skills relevant to successful participation in the training.
• Support and Reasonable Adjustment: Identifying individual support needs and reasonable adjustments that may assist participation in training and assessment.
• Previous Skills and Experience: Identifying potential opportunities for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer.
• Documentation: Recording the outcome of the pre-enrolment assessment and any agreed support, recommendations or other relevant actions.

Course Delivery Schedule
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations is delivered through a combination of pre-course self-paced learning and seven consecutive days of face-to-face training and assessment.

Phase 1: Pre-Course Learning
Students receive a comprehensive training manual and access to instructional videos and supporting learning resources. Telephone and online video conferencing support is available where required. The prescribed pre-course learning and preparation activities must be completed before attending the face-to-face component of the course.

Phase 2: Face-to-Face Training and Knowledge Assessment
During the first five days, students undertake further training and complete required knowledge-based assessment activities under trainer supervision. Additional learning support is provided where required to assist students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake assessment.

Phase 3: Practical Training and Assessment
During the final two days, students undertake practical training and assessment activities in simulated security workplace environments. Activities include practical demonstrations and scenarios involving communication, defensive techniques, access control, security documentation, managing conflict and removal of persons, radio communication and first aid. Students are required to demonstrate the skills and knowledge specified by the relevant units of competency before being assessed as competent.

Reasonable Adjustment
BARS Training Australia is committed to providing equitable access to training and assessment. Reasonable adjustment may be provided to accommodate individual student needs where appropriate. Adjustments may include additional learning support or changes to the way an assessment is conducted, provided the adjustment does not alter an essential requirement of the unit of competency or prevent the student from demonstrating the required skills and knowledge. Students who believe they may require support or reasonable adjustment are encouraged to discuss their individual needs during the pre-enrolment process or at any time during their training.

Student Satisfaction Survey
On completion of training, students will be invited to complete a student satisfaction survey. Feedback assists BARS Training Australia to monitor the quality of its training and assessment services and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Training to Employment

BARS Training Australia is committed to supporting students beyond the classroom by providing opportunities to connect with industry, employers and further training.
BARS provides graduates with access to:

• BASE Camp Facebook Group: Operating since 2017, BASE Camp connects graduates, licensed security providers and employers and provides a forum for industry information, employment opportunities and professional networking. (click here)
• Employment Portal: Available through the BARS Training Australia website, the Employment Portal assists graduates to identify employment opportunities and connect with employers within the Queensland security industry.. (click here)

Further information about Career Start, training and assessment, student support and student rights and responsibilities is available through the BARS Training Australia Student Handbook. (click here)

For further information, contact BARS Training Australia by email at support@barstraining.edu.au or telephone 0414 527 800.