As a licensed bodyguard, you must keep your knowledge of industry standards and techniques up to date through ongoing training.

• The dates you need to complete ongoing training are provided with your licence—you must complete the required training units before their expiry dates.
• You're responsible for completing required training and submitting your results before the expiry date.
• Your licence can be cancelled if you don't complete your training.

Every 12 months

Your CPR training (HLTAID009—Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation) needs to be refreshed every 12 months.

Find a training provider.

Every 3 years

You must complete these training modules every 3 years to refresh your knowledge and skills:

• CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks through negotiation (Find a training provider)
• CPPSEC3121 Control persons using empty hand techniques (Find a training provider)
• and either
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid (Find a training provider)
  • HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid (Find a training provider).

Submit your results

At least 2 months before your licence expires, you must send us your official statement of attainment and record of results as proof you've completed your training. Your training provider will issue these documents.

You can face disciplinary action if you don't lodge them on time. This may results in us cancelling your bodyguard licence.

You can submit them:

In person: Visit one of our locations

By email: ilu@justice.qld.gov.au

By post:

Industry Licensing Unit
Office of Fair Trading
GPO Box 3111
BRISBANE  QLD  4001