4 QUALIFICATIONS CERT IV TO DIPLOMA

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Recognition of Prior Learning converts your security management, risk analysis, and cyber security experience into nationally recognised qualifications. No exams, no classrooms — just your real-world expertise, formally recognised.

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Security
Qualifications

85%

RPL Success
Rate

4–8wk

Average
Turnaround

5.0

Star Rating
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CERTIFICATE IV

22603VIC

Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Certificate IV in Security Management

Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis

Diploma of Security Risk Management

$1,500$1,35010% OFF

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Prices shown include a 10% discount — currently applied to all qualifications. All pricing is all-inclusive, GST-free.

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DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Is a Security & Risk Management Qualification Right for You?

If you've been working in any of these security areas, your existing skills likely already qualify you.

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Corporate Security Professionals

You manage access control, CCTV monitoring, facility security, and physical protection. Your hands-on security operations experience maps directly to Certificate IV competencies.

Cert IV Security Management · Cert IV Security Risk Analysis

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IT & Cyber Security Professionals

You protect networks, respond to incidents, manage data security, and implement cyber defence strategies. Australia's fastest-growing security sector — and your experience qualifies you.

Cert IV Cyber Security · 22603VIC

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Risk Analysts & Consultants

You conduct threat assessments, maintain risk registers, ensure compliance with security frameworks, and advise organisations on vulnerability mitigation.

Cert IV Security Risk Analysis · Diploma Security Risk Management

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Security Team Leaders & Managers

You coordinate security teams, develop strategic plans, manage crisis response, and oversee security operations. Your leadership maps to Diploma-level competencies.

Diploma Security Risk Management · CPP50619

Find Out Which Qualification Matches Your Experience

No obligation · Takes 2 minutes · Our team responds within 24–48 hours

3 SIMPLE STEPS

How RPL Turns Experience Into a Qualification

No study, no exams — just your real security experience, formally recognised.

Submit Your Free Assessment

Tell us about your security experience — physical, cyber, risk, or management. Takes 2 minutes, costs nothing.

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We Review & Guide You

Our team identifies every security qualification you're eligible for and guides your evidence gathering.

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Get Your Qualification

Your nationally recognised security qualification is awarded. Digital copy emailed, hard copy posted.

🎓 Qualified in 4–8 weeks

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Watch how 3CIR converts your security and risk management experience into nationally recognised qualifications.

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INTERACTIVE CALCULATOR

See How Much More You Could Earn in Security

Estimate your potential salary uplift with a security or risk management qualification.

Qualification Level

Current Hourly Rate

$40

$20/hr$75/hr

Years of Security Experience

5 yrs

1 year25 years

YOUR ESTIMATED ANNUAL UPLIFT

+$0

per year with a Certificate IV qualification

+$0

Weekly

0 wks

Payback Period

+$0

5-Year Total

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Estimates based on ABS Employee Earnings Cat. 6333.0, Aug 2025 with security industry multiplier (1.12). Individual outcomes may vary.

ABS VERIFIED DATA

What Qualified Security Professionals Actually Earn

Real median weekly earnings by qualification level — Australian Bureau of Statistics, August 2025.

$42.90

Median Hourly
Rate (ABS)

80%

Employment Rate
With Qualification

3.4%

Annual Wage
Growth (WPI)

No Qualification

$1,000/wk

Certificate II

$1,300/wk

Cert III / IV ★
$1,400/wk

Diploma ★
$1,462/wk

Graduate Diploma

$1,900/wk

THE COST OF NOT QUALIFYING

$20,800/yr

The annual earnings gap between no qualification ($1,000/wk) and Cert III/IV ($1,400/wk). Your $1,035 investment pays itself back in under 3 weeks.

Source: ABS Employee Earnings Cat. 6333.0, August 2025 · ABS Education & Work May 2025 · ABS WPI December 2025

YOUR QUALIFICATION PATHWAY

Your Security Career Pathway

Four security and risk management qualifications — from specialist Cert IV through to strategic Diploma. Click each to see earnings data.

22603VIC · CERT IV

Certificate IV in Cyber Security

$1,150$1,035

$1,400/wk

Median earnings (ABS)

$85k–$120k

Cyber analyst salary range

4–8 weeks

RPL turnaround

CPP40719 · CERT IV

Certificate IV in Security Management

$1,150$1,035

$1,400/wk

Median earnings

$75k–$100k

Security supervisor range

4–8 weeks

RPL turnaround

CPP41519 · CERT IV

Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis

$1,150$1,035

$1,400/wk

Median earnings

$85k–$115k

Risk analyst range

4–8 weeks

RPL turnaround

CPP50619 · DIPLOMA

Diploma of Security Risk Management

$1,500$1,350

$1,462/wk

Median earnings

$100k–$160k+

Security manager range

4–8 weeks

RPL turnaround

Prices include a 10% discount — currently applied to all qualifications. All pricing is all-inclusive, GST-free.

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SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON

RPL vs Traditional Study — The Smarter Path

See how getting your security qualification through RPL compares to traditional study.

Feature

RPL with 3CIR ★ BEST

Traditional Study

Cost

From $1,035

$5,000–$15,000+

Time

4–8 weeks

12–24 months

Exams

None

Multiple assessments

Study Load

Zero — experience-based

15–20 hrs/week

Qualification

Identical AQF credential

Same AQF credential

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ABOUT SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT RPL

Security and risk management qualifications cover the competencies required to protect people, assets, information, and infrastructure from threats. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognises these at Certificate IV (operational) and Diploma (strategic) levels. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), experienced security professionals — including those working in corporate security, cyber defence, risk analysis, and security management — can have their existing skills formally assessed against these qualification standards without further study. All qualifications are issued by Asset College (RTO 31718), regulated by ASQA, and carry identical standing to qualifications obtained through traditional study pathways.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Security & Risk Management RPL — Your Questions Answered

Everything you need to know about getting qualified in security through RPL.

How much do security and risk management qualifications cost?

All three Certificate IV qualifications are $1,035 each (normally $1,150 — 10% discount currently applied). The Diploma of Security Risk Management is $1,350 (normally $1,500). All pricing is all-inclusive with no hidden fees and GST-free. Flexible payment plans are available through Afterpay, Klarna, Zip, GoCardless, and DebitSuccess. The initial RPL assessment is always 100% free.

What security qualifications does 3CIR offer through RPL?

Four nationally recognised qualifications: Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22603VIC) for IT and network security professionals, Certificate IV in Security Management (CPP40719) for physical and operational security, Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis (CPP41519) for threat assessment and risk specialists, and the Diploma of Security Risk Management (CPP50619) for strategic security leaders and managers.

How long does security RPL take?

Most security qualifications are awarded in 4–8 weeks from evidence submission — some in as little as 3 weeks with well-organised documentation. The free assessment takes 2 minutes and our team responds within 24–48 hours. No exams, no classroom attendance. You can complete everything while working full-time in your current security role.

Is a security RPL qualification the same as TAFE?

Yes — identical. Every security qualification issued through 3CIR is delivered under Asset College (RTO 31718) and sits on the Australian Qualifications Framework. It carries the exact same weight as any TAFE or university-issued qualification. Your credential appears on your USI transcript and is recognised by employers, government agencies, and industry bodies across Australia.

What experience counts toward security RPL?

Any professional security experience is assessed. This includes corporate security operations, CCTV and access control management, event security, network and cyber defence, risk assessment and compliance, security team leadership, investigations, and facility protection. Evidence typically includes your resume, position descriptions, security licences, training certificates, incident reports, and professional references. Our team helps you identify and gather the right evidence.

Can I get both a Certificate IV and Diploma through RPL?

Absolutely — many of our clients do. If your experience covers both operational and strategic security competencies, you may qualify for multiple qualifications simultaneously. The free assessment identifies every qualification you're eligible for, so you can choose which ones to pursue. Some clients start with a Certificate IV and add the Diploma later as their experience grows.

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