Professional development and training - Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL)

Professional development and training

AusIndustry Program Initiatives: Small Business Online (SBO) and Small Business Support Line (SBSL)

The Small Business Online initiative and the Small Business Support Line will provide an initial 'single' point of contact to access information and referral services that assist small businesses. For more information about the small business programs please visit the AusIndustry website.

Communication Skills in the Security Industry

Managing the training needs of security personnel with low levels of education or from non-English speaking backgrounds can be difficult. Targeted support is critical if you are going to be able to upgrade their skills in order to work effectively, and meet compliance requirements.

The Workplace English Language and Literacy Program (WELL) may be able to provide you with some help.

Read more about developing communication skills in the Security Industry

Attracting and retaining quality staff

Attracting and retaining quality security personnel is a growing challenge for many businesses. With low unemployment rates, the rate of retirement considerably faster than the entry rate into the workforce and a shortage of technical skills, businesses need to ensure staff remain engaged.

Why do people leave?

1. Lack of opportunities/career path
2. Lack of training/personal development
3. Poor leadership
4. Salary/better remuneration
5. Lack of appreciation/feedback
6. Flexibility/work/life balance

Even if you are unable to offer further opportunities within the workplace, all businesses should be able to offer professional development. More about CPD

ASIAL offers face-to-face development, a range of online courses and practical business tools.

Benefits of online training:

• Interactive
• Flexible
• Self-paced
• Consistent
• Available when you need it

Find out more about online training

Download the online training catalogue (PDF)

Go to the online training environment

Security Industry Training

To find a Registered Training Organisation near you go to the ASIAL Member Search page and select "Registered Training Organisation (RTO) – state accredited".

There are also government run training information websites for each state or territory: