Property, security and building design courses at TAFE
37 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing (CPP20521)
Leads to: Fire Protection Equipment Technician, Fire Protection Plumber
Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218)
Leads to: Security Officer, Correctional Officer, Court Bailiff or Sheriff, Security Consultant, Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor, Protective Services Officer, Retail Loss Prevention Officer, Security Screening Officer
Certificate II in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (CPP20121)
Leads to: Geospatial Technician, Surveying Technician, Surveyor's Assistant
Certificate II in Technical Security (CPP20319)
Leads to: Electronic Equipment Trades Worker, Security Consultant, Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor, Security Officer, Security Screening Officer
Certificate III
Certificate III in Cleaning Operations (CPP30321)
Leads to: Domestic Cleaner, Commercial Cleaner, Commercial Housekeeper, Window Cleaner, Housekeeping Supervisor, Carpet Cleaner, Domestic Housekeeper
Certificate III in Close Protection Operations (CPP31418)
Leads to: Protective Services Officer, Security Officer, Security Screening Officer, Security Manager (Non-ICT), Security Consultant
Certificate III in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing (CPP30821)
Leads to: Fire Protection Equipment Technician, Fire Protection Plumber, Fire Safety Engineer
Certificate III in Investigative Services (CPP30619)
Leads to: Private Investigator, Insurance Investigator, Protective Services Officer, Retail Loss Prevention Officer
Certificate III in Real Estate Practice (CPP31519)
Leads to: Auctioneer, Property Manager, Real Estate Agency Principal, Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Representative, Strata Manager
Certificate III in Security Operations (CPP31318)
Leads to: Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor, Crowd Controller, Protective Services Officer, Retail Loss Prevention Officer, Security Officer, Security Screening Officer, Correctional Officer, Security Manager (Non-ICT), Security Consultant
Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (CPP30221)
Leads to: Surveyor's Assistant, Building Surveyor, Cartographer, Data Analyst, Engineering Surveyor, Geospatial Specialist, Geospatial Technician, Land Surveyor, Surveying Technician
Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service (CPP31218)
Leads to: Swimming Pool or Spa Technician
Certificate III in Technical Security (CPP30519)
Leads to: Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor, Security Officer, Security Screening Officer, Electronic Equipment Trades Worker, Security Manager (Non-ICT), Security Consultant
Certificate III in Urban Pest Management (CPP30119)
Leads to: Biosecurity Officer, Pest Control Technician, Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector
Certificate III in Waste Management (CPP30719)
Leads to: Materials Recycler, Recycling or Waste Collector, Recycling Worker
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Access Consulting (CPP40821)
Leads to: Rehabilitation Consultant
Certificate IV in Cleaning (CPP40421)
Leads to: Carpet Cleaner, Commercial Cleaner, Commercial Housekeeper, Domestic Cleaner, Window Cleaner, Housekeeping Supervisor
Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (CPP41119)
Leads to: Energy Assessor
Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419)
Leads to: Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Representative, Strata Manager, Asset Manager (Property), Property Developer, Real Estate Agency Principal
Certificate IV in Residential Drafting (CPP40121)
Leads to: Architect, Architectural Technician, Building Designer, Detailer Drafter, Other Draftsperson
Certificate IV in Security Management (CPP40719)
Leads to: Alarm, Security or Surveillance Monitor, Security Officer, Security Manager (Non-ICT), Security Consultant
Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis (CPP41519)
Leads to: Security Consultant
Certificate IV in Strata Community Management (CPP40521)
Leads to: Property Manager, Strata Manager
Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (CPP41721)
Leads to: Surveyor's Assistant, Engineering Surveyor, Geospatial Technician, Land Surveyor, Mine Surveyor, Surveying Manager, Surveying Technician
Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service (CPP41319)
Leads to: Swimming Pool or Spa Technician
Certificate IV in Urban Pest Management (CPP41619)
Leads to: Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector, Biosecurity Officer, Pest Control Technician
Certificate IV in Waste Management (CPP40919)
Leads to: Materials Recycler, Recycling or Waste Collector, Recycling Worker, Wastewater or Water Plant Operator
Diploma
Diploma of Access Consulting (CPP50721)
Leads to: Building Inspector, Rehabilitation Consultant, Work Health and Safety Adviser
Diploma of Building Design (CPP50921)
Leads to: Building Designer, Property Developer, Architectural Technician, Detailer Drafter, Other Draftsperson
Diploma of Bushfire Protection Assessment (CPP51222)
Leads to: Fire Protection Equipment Technician, Fire Safety Engineer
Diploma of Property (Agency Management) (CPP51122)
Leads to: Real Estate Agency Principal, Property Manager, Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Representative, Asset Manager (Property), Property Developer, Strata Manager
Diploma of Security Risk Management (CPP50619)
Leads to: Security Consultant, Work Health and Safety Adviser, Security Manager (Non-ICT)
Diploma of Spatial Information Services (CPP50221)
Leads to: Surveying Technician, Cartographer, Data Analyst, Geospatial Specialist, Geospatial Technician
Diploma of Surveying (CPP50121)
Leads to: Surveying Technician, Surveyor's Assistant, Building Surveyor, Cartographer, Engineering Surveyor, Geologist, Geospatial Specialist, Land Surveyor, Mine Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Surveying Manager, Architectural Technician, Geospatial Technician, Marine Surveyor
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Building Design (CPP60421)
Leads to: Building Designer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Detailer Drafter, Other Draftsperson
Advanced Diploma of Surveying (CPP60121)
Leads to: Surveyor's Assistant, Surveying Technician, Building Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor, Geologist, Land Surveyor, Mine Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Surveying Manager, Marine Surveyor
Graduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma of Building Design (CPP80221)
Leads to: Building Designer, Architect, Architectural Technician
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Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.