Bodyguard Courses
A Bodyguard ensures client safety at events or daily, handling risks, creating security plans, and staying calm under pressure with flexible hours.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Bodyguard
Get qualified to work as a Bodyguard with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CPP31418
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Blended, On Campus
Become a licensed bodyguard with the CPP31418 - Certificate III in Close Protection Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to protect the safety and security of a client. The course covers: conflict resolution and negotiation skills, searching and securing premises, escorting a principal, maintaining situational awareness, responding to threats to a principal, using empty hand techniques, following instructions and contributing to team effectiveness, responding to behaviou...
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CPP31318
Duration
1 day - 12 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online
The CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations is for licensed security guards and crowd controllers who need specialist skills in cash-in-transit or the use of weapons and restraints. You’ll improve your leadership, conflict management and negotiation skills and choose electives that support additional licensing requirements (firearms, batons and handcuffs, canine, cash-in-transit, or control room operations).
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1 day - 12 months
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11029NAT
Do you live in Queensland and need a gun licence? The 11029NAT Course in Firearms and Weapons Safety (Approved for Firearms Licensing in Queensland) is recognised by the QLD Police and can licence you to use a wide range of guns, paintball weapons, crossbows, and hunting knives. Just choose the elective units that apply to your preferred weapon-type. The course covers: Queensland weapons legislation, weapon and community safety, live firing practice, safe handling and storage, weapon transportation, and m...
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10618NAT
Get your QLD gun licence with the 10618NAT Course in Firearms Safety (approved for Firearms Licensing in Queensland). This qualification is a mix of theory and practical learning, as well as live fire sessions. The course covers: understanding firearms legislation and terminology, ensuring community safety, demonstrating the safe use of different firearms. There is scope to obtain your licence for the following weapons: rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, paintball weapons, cross bows, vintage and other...
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How much does a Bodyguard earn?
In Australia, a full time Bodyguard generally earns $1,360 per week ($70,720 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Bodyguard?
This industry has experienced moderate employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 60,300 people working in the security industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Bodyguard. Bodyguards may find work in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Bodyguard?
If a career as a Bodyguard interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Close Protection Operations. This course covers a range of topics including searching and securing premises, escorting a principal, maintaining situational awareness, conflict resolution and negotiation skills, responding to threats to a principal, using empty hand techniques and responding to behaviours of concern.
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A Bodyguard provides protective security services to clients. You might attend specific events with a client or provide everyday security services. Bodyguards address security concerns and may conduct risk assessment activities. You might create security plans and evaluations and respond to any safety concerns.
Bodyguards should be safety focused and have excellent situational awareness. You’ll need to be physically fit and have strong problem solving abilities. Bodyguards require good conflict negotiation abilities and should be able to remain calm during challenging situations. You’ll need to be flexible and willing to work irregular hours when required.
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