ELAF - Security or Investigation Agents

Online Application for Security and Investigation Agents Licence

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Do you hold a similar licence as an individual in another State or New Zealand, similar to that which you wish to apply for here?
(Please note companies cannot apply for mutual recognition of an interstate licence. They must complete an application for a new licence.)
Yes
No

Do you wish to apply for mutual recognition as an individual or as a Body Corporate?
Individual
Body Corporate

Please indicate all states/territories in which you hold a current licence/registration:
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
New Zealand

Please select the application type:
I am applying for a new licence.
I am reapplying for a licence that expired or was surrendered within the last 12 months.
I am wishing to upgrade an existing licence.
I am only adding Security Industry Trainer condition to an existing licence.

Please enter your licence number and click 'Search'.
ISL

Do you wish to apply for a licence as an individual (or on behalf of another individual) or for a Body Corporate?
Individual
Body Corporate

Do you intend to:

		Personally perform the functions of a security / investigation agent as an EMPLOYEE

		Contract to the public or subcontract to other licensed entities AND personally perform the functions of a Security Agent

		Contract in a limited partnership with a licensed security agent but will NOT personally perform the functions of a security agent (a limitation will be placed on your licence)

Please select your business qualification, which must be held by at least one of the directors:
Please select your business qualification:
Currently hold a contractor licence under the Building Work Contractors Act 1995, Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995 or Security and Investigation Industry Act 1995, which authorises you to carry on business as a sole trader or as a sole director. The applicant has previously held an occupational licence (in relation to the Acts above) which authorised them to carry on business in South Australia. This licence may have been cancelled or surrendered. Consumer and Business Services may require additional information or the full business criteria. Hold a current equivalent interstate occupational licence in the same jurisdiction as the South Australian licence. Successful completion of the Contractors Licensing Course from Master Builders Association SA, comprising: • Unit 1 – Legal Requirements and the Building and Construction Industry • Unit 2 – Managing Small Business Finance in the Building and Construction Industry • Establish business & legal requirements or Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (BSBSBM401A or BSBSMB401) • Plan small business finances (BSBSBM402A or BSBSMB402) or Manage small business finances (BSBSBM406A or BSBSMB406) or Undertake small business planning (BSBSBM404A or BSBSBM404) Develop and implement a Business Plan (BSBMGT or PRSSM507A) Successful completion of a business, economics or accounting related Degree or Diploma from Australia or New Zealand. You must also provide a transcript of completed subjects showing evidence of completed competencies related to the practical aspects of running a business demonstrating sufficient financial and legal knowledge in particular. Please note, Certificate IV's are not accepted. Successful completion of these four modules from the Certificate IV in Small Business Management: - Cost profit breakeven - Business finance - Ownership structures and - Business law The applicant is a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange or a subsidiary of a listed company. Establishing a Contracting Business (EA 102) Successful completion of a Bachelor of Built Environment degree issued by the University of South Australia You wish the licence to be limited to acting in partnership with an appropriately licensed company or individual

What scope of work do you want your licence conditions to cover?

Please select which conditions you wish to add to your licence.

General Guarding
Body Guarding
Monitoring Centre Operations
Crowd or Venue Control
Guarding with a Firearm
Inquiry Work
Security Systems Work
Collection Work
Guarding with a Dog
Security Systems Work limited to Providing Sales and Advice Only
Security Industry Trainer

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