Security Technician Certification (STC) Training Program 

The Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL) in conjunction with Comtech Training are delivering the Security Technician Certification (STC) training program nationally.

 

What is the program?

The Security Technician Certification program is a national recognition program initiated by ASIAL to recognise technicians who have the relevant industry experience and training, this will become the benchmark for electronic security training in Australia.

Attracting appropriately skilled workers has always been a priority for electronic security providers. However, growing competition for workers from other industry sectors means that it is increasingly important that employers have in place strategies to attract and retain the ‘right’ people.

Added to this, technological developments such as the roll out of the National Broadband Network and the emergence of IP-based solutions are driving changes to the skill sets required by security technicians.

The Security Technician Certification program credential is a technical certification program that covers:

  • Cabling Practices
  • Alarms
  • CCTV
  • Access control
  • IP Networking
  • Cyber Security

The Security Technician Certification program provides the Certified Security Technician (CST).

View the video about the Certified Security Technician (CST) Level 1 below:

How is it delivered?

The program is delivered through a combination of self-paced study and online assessments.

  • The technician enrols in a course via the course links on this page.
  • Once they create an online account with Comtech Online Training (ASIAL) and pay for their course, they are automatically enrolled and have immediate access to the course materials.
  • On completion of the required learning and assessments, the technician must submit evidence that proves they meet the course pre-requisites.

  • Once their evidence is approved, a Certificate of Completion is automatically awarded and registered with ASIAL.

More about the program, enrolment, and fees (link to Comtech website)