About the course

About the course

Develop a thorough understanding of how security systems work. Our 3 year security equipment apprenticeship will provide you with practical and comprehensive training in the installation and pre-commissioning set up of wired and wireless security systems in multiple, commercial industrial premises.

Under the supervision of current industry professionals you will learn:

  • to work safely in the construction industry
  • to provide first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • to use hand and power tools essential to the trade
  • to source and purchase materials/parts for installation or service jobs
  • to deliver a service to customers
  • to correctly install and maintain security systems equipment including closed circuit television (CCTV)
  • to diagnose and rectify faults
  • to provide quotations for installation and service jobs
  • to maintain documentation
  • to use workplace computer applications

Course Details

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Intake Dates & Course Length


Part time: 4 years (3 years of training)

This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery

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22 Jul 2024
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Career Outcomes


  • Alarm Installer
  • Surveillance Equipment Installer
  • CCTV Installer
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Entry Requirements


Enrty into the apprenticeship is via a contract of employment

APPRENTICESHIP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

To apply for this course, you must also be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider and have a training contract with an employer. 

We can provide information and support on how to apply for an apprenticeship with an employer listed by an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider. Contact the Skills & Jobs Centre on (03) 8892 1350 or email sajc.elgar@boxhill.edu.au.

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW - to assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Pathways & Accreditation


After successfully completing this course, you may want to broaden your skills in a Certificate IV in Cyber Security.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3

Fees & Finance Options


This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

Full FeeApprenticeship ConcessionApprenticeship Gov Subsidised
Tuition Fee$19,596$905$4,526
Service & Amenity Fee$828$828$828
Material Fee$1,435$1,435$1,435
Retain Course Items$255$255$255
Total Course Estimate$22,115$3,424$7,045
Payable Estimate (at commencement)$9,938$1,473$3,113

Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2024 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

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Course Structure


You must complete 24 core units and elective units totalling 1104 hours.

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