NSW Class 2E Investigator

With the rise in compensation claims and fraudulent activity, the demand for skilled, licensed Private Investigators is increasing across Australia — including in New South Wales. These professionals play a critical role in both civil and criminal investigations, working on behalf of law firms, insurers, government bodies, and private clients.

Private Investigators may be engaged as contractors or in-house specialists, conducting factual investigations, surveillance operations, and internal inquiries to uncover essential information and evidence. Investigators often operate with limited supervision, using discretion and sound judgement to collect and present information on a person's behaviour, activities, or employment.

Asset College delivers the CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services, which allows you to apply for a NSW Class 2E Investigator licence.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services.

Areas of investigative work graduates may pursue:

- Workers Compensation Investigation

- General Insurance Investigation

- Motor Vehicle Accident CTP Investigation

- Public Liability Investigation

- Local, State and Federal Government Investigation

- Plaintiff Investigation

- Criminal Defence Investigation

- Loss Adjusting Support Services

- Transport and Marine Accident Investigation

This course also provides a strong foundation for further study in investigations management or specialised areas of enforcement and compliance.

There are no formal prerequisite units for this course. However:

NSW Licensing: To apply for a Class 2E licence, you must be:

- An Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident, hold a visa sponsored by a Master licence holder, or hold a visa for a skilled occupation corresponding to the licence subclass

This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).

LLND: Sufficient English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills are required. An Online LLN Assessment must be completed prior to commencing enrolment.

Criminal History: A criminal record may affect your eligibility for a NSW security licence. You are not eligible if convicted of a prescribed criminal offence in the past 10 years or if found guilty without conviction in the past 5 years, among other criteria.

16 units total (5 core + 11 elective).

Core Units:

- CPPINV3026 — Work effectively in investigative services

- CPPINV3027 — Develop investigation plans

- CPPINV3028 — Investigate and locate subjects

- CPPINV3029 — Provide quality investigative services to clients

- CPPSEC3124 — Prepare and present evidence in court

Elective Units:

- BSBESB305 — Address compliance requirements for new business ventures

- CPPINV3030 — Conduct factual investigations

- CPPINV3031 — Conduct interviews and take statements to support investigations

- CPPINV3032 — Develop factual investigation reports

- HLTWHS003 — Maintain work health and safety

- PSPCRT007 — Compile and use official notes

- PSPREG006 — Produce formal record of interview

- PSPSEC009 — Handle sensitive information

- CPPINV3033 — Conduct covert surveillance operations

- CPPINV3034 — Organise and operate surveillance vehicles

- CPPINV3035 — Develop surveillance investigation reports

Security licensing in NSW is administered by SLED (Security Licensing and Enforcement Directorate), a division of NSW Police.

If you are not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, you must provide a Police Clearance Certificate for every country you've lived in for more than 12 months outside Australia in the past 10 years (since age 16). It must be translated into English, issued within the past 12 months, and verified by that country's consulate or embassy in Australia.

SLED may refuse your application if you:

- Have a prescribed criminal conviction in the past 10 years

- Have been found guilty without conviction in the past 5 years

- Are a registrable person under child protection legislation

- Have been removed or dismissed from a police force

- Are not considered a fit and proper person to hold a security licence

Completing this qualification satisfies the training requirement but does not guarantee a licence.

Online Study: $1,795

- Standard pace: 1 unit per month for 16 months (20–25 hours study per week)

- Accelerated: 2 units per month for 8 months (30–40 hours per week)

- Regular trainer contact included

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning): $900

- Typically finalised within 12 weeks (usually faster)

- 50% upfront, 50% on completion

Payment Plans: 4 instalments (standard online); zipMoney from $78/week over 6 months interest-free.

Delivery: Fully online, self-paced with trainer support. Some learning material cannot be printed or downloaded for offline use.