QLD Annual Firearms Re-Certification
Licensed armed security officers in Queensland must complete annual firearms re-certification to maintain their QLD Security Firearms Licence. Asset College delivers approved re-certification through blended theory and a four-hour practical assessment session covering the firearm categories endorsed on your licence.
Quick Details
- Course FeeFrom $250
- Qualification Level Short Course
- Study Method Blended Learning
Course Overview
Queensland Weapons Licensing mandates annual re-certification to ensure officers remain current, competent and compliant in the safe use of firearms for security duties.
Training is delivered through online theory followed by four hours of face-to-face range-based assessment. Participants must demonstrate continued competency in safe handling, loading and unloading, malfunction management, accuracy, and operational decision-making.
This annual assessment applies to licence holders endorsed for:
- Category H – Revolvers
- Category H – Semi-Automatic Pistols
- Category C – Pump-Action Shotgun
- Category E – Ballistic Vests
Who Must Complete This? This course is mandatory for individuals who hold a QLD Security Firearms Licence and perform armed security duties, armed CIT, or armed protective services work.
Important Timing Requirements
Queensland Weapons Licensing enforces strict timing rules for annual re-certification:
- Re-certification must be completed within 60 days PRIOR to licence expiry
- It CANNOT be completed earlier than this 60-day window
- It CANNOT be completed after licence expiry
- If the licence expires, you may lose the authority to possess firearms and may need to reapply
Licence holders are responsible for monitoring their expiry dates and booking training within the permitted timeframe.
Weapons Licensing does NOT accept Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for annual re-certification. All licence holders must complete the prescribed training and assessment every year.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for CPPSEC3114 Control security risk situations using firearms, confirming re-certification for the firearm categories assessed.
This training verifies ongoing capability to:
- Apply QLD Weapons Act, Regulation and licence conditions
- Conduct pre-operational safety and function checks
- Safely handle, load, unload and operate firearms
- Demonstrate competency across relevant firearm categories
- Engage targets in accordance with accuracy benchmarks
- Manage malfunctions using safe recovery procedures
- Apply professional conduct and judgement in armed duties
Completion supports annual renewal of the QLD Security Firearms Licence. Licensing decisions rest solely with Queensland Weapons Licensing.
Entry Requirements
Participants must:
- Hold a current QLD Security Firearms Licence with relevant categories endorsed
- Provide acceptable photo identification
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be legally permitted to possess firearms under QLD legislation
LLND Review: All students must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) review prior to enrolment.
Online theory must be completed before attending the practical range session.
International Students: Not available to international students on a Student Visa (subclass 500).
Course Fees & Delivery
Standard Course Fees:
- $250 – Categories E and H only
- $295 – Categories C, E and H
Includes online theory, 4-hour face-to-face assessment, range fees where applicable, and support services.
Government Funding: No subsidies are available for this course.
RPL: Not permitted under Queensland Weapons Licensing rules. All licence holders must complete the full prescribed assessment each year.
Delivery:
1. Online learning — theory, legislation and safety requirements
2. 4-hour face-to-face practical assessment — live-fire demonstrations of competence for each licensed firearm category
Training Locations: North Lakes, Gold Coast, Logan Central, Townsville. Additional regional locations available on demand.
Annual Firearms Re-Certification — Available Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | Enrol Myself |
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| Live course dates and availability are updated regularly. Contact us to find out about upcoming intakes at your preferred Queensland campus. | |||||
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