RhinoCo Technology - Quick Guide to Security Licensing in NSW

Quick Guide to Security Licensing in New South Wales

In today's current business environment, expanding your business has never been more important. Diversifying your business with CCTV is a fantastic way to deliver more value to your customers and expand your business. Investing in a security licence promises a great return on installs and great customer satisfaction, as CCTV installation services are easily offered alongside IT infrastructure, voice & data and cabling services. Successfully expanding your business is achievable with RhinoCo's professional and easy to use surveillance systems.

With RhinoCo Technology, CCTV is accessible, as we offer the relevant marketing materials and technical support you need to expand into the security market. Our extensive range of IP high definition systems, and training in the single interface used across our entire range of CCTV surveillance will ensure that your move into the industry will be successful.

Security Licences in New South Wales

Each business must apply for a Security Master Licence. This is for employing up to 3 staff directly involved in sales or installation activities. Fees increase with the number of employees.Cost $410 per annum or $1640 for 5 years, for 3 staff.

Each Sales/Installation person must apply for a "Class 2" B or C Security Licence. Cost $160 per annum/per person, or $650 for five years, per person. There are no formal qualifications required for these two classes. We would suggest you always select both B & C classes, as sales people often go to the site to assist with system set-up and use, and installers frequently sell. You pay the same fee whether two classes are selected or one.

Class 2 licences have subclasses, with each subclass specifying the activity authorised by the licence, as follows:
2A (Security Consultant)
2B (Security Seller)
2C (Security Equipment Specialist)
2D (Security Trainer)

To be granted a Class 2 licence, you must:

be 18 years of age or over
be a fit and proper person to hold the class of licence sought
have the relevant competencies and experience required (Class 2A & 2D)
have successfully completed any required training and assessment (Class 2A & 2D)
be competent to carry on the security activity to which the licence relates
be an Australian Citizen or permanent Australian resident, or hold New Zealand citizenship or a visa that entitles you to work in Australia
(other than a student visa or a working holiday visa)
obtain a NSW Driver Licence or Photo Card, or a Customer Number from Roads & Maritime Services (RMS)
perform a mandatory criminal history check and have your fingerprints taken (a separate fee of $40 is charged for the taking of fingerprints by NSW Police)