Sector: Defence, national security and protective security
Defence and national security training.
Security-cleared trainers for national security agencies and Defence industry.
Security, intelligence and leadership capability for national security agencies, Defence industry and the organisations that support them, delivered by security-cleared trainers.
Capability cannot be assumed from a clearance.
A security clearance tells you someone is suitable for access. It does not tell you they can protect information, recognise a threat or lead a team under pressure.
We build that capability role by role, and the evidence to show it.
- Do people with trusted access understand and apply their obligations?
- Can staff recognise and report behaviours of concern?
- Are security officers capable in their roles?
- Do analysts apply structured methods consistently?
- Are operational leaders ready for the decisions they make?
- Is practice consistent across sites and teams?
- Are trades on secure builds following the rules?
- Can you evidence capability to your accountable authority?
The frameworks we work within.
Our programs are built around the security frameworks that apply to your organisation and your contracts.
- Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)Sets the protective security requirements non-corporate Commonwealth entities must apply across six domains: governance, risk, information, technology, personnel and physical security.
- Defence Security Principles FrameworkSets security requirements for Defence and those working with it.
- Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)Defence provides Security Officer training and an Annual Security Awareness course; DISP entities may deliver their own awareness training if it covers the core components. Our programs complement these with role-based capability.
- Your contract and security plansSecurity obligations flow down through contracts, security plans and construction security plans.
This is general information, not legal advice.
How we help.
The capability we most often build in this sector. Most programs combine more than one.
Protective security
Applying security in every role
- Security officer and adviser programs
- Information handling and classification
- Security culture for leaders
- PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security
Insider threat and trusted access
Recognising and acting on concerns
- Insider threat awareness for all staff
- Behaviours of concern and reporting
- Responsibilities of managers
- Health check, workshops and programs
Intelligence and analysis
Judgement that withstands scrutiny
- Structured analytical techniques
- Assessment writing for decision-makers
- Information handling and security
- DEF40217 Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations
Operational leadership
Leading where the stakes are high
- Leadership pathways from emerging leaders to managers
- Decision-making under pressure
- Psychological safety in high-pressure teams
- Award-winning leadership programs
Construction security
Secure builds, secure sites
- Construction security ready digital modules
- Construction Security Observer program
- Construction Security Lead
- Aligned to the PSPF and your client’s requirements
Security capability frameworks
Building a security workforce
- Current-state assessment
- Capability domains and proficiency levels
- Learning pathways and logbooks
- Governance to sustain it
Nationally recognised training
Relevant qualifications.
Nationally recognised qualifications we deliver in this sector, delivered and assessed by Wisdom Learning, RTO 88062, and contextualised to your organisation.
- PSP40316Certificate IV in Government SecurityView qualification
- DEF40217Certificate IV in Intelligence OperationsView qualification
- PSP40616Certificate IV in Procurement and ContractingView qualification
- BSB40520Certificate IV in Leadership and ManagementView qualification
- BSB50420Diploma of Leadership and ManagementView qualification
Delivered and assessed by Wisdom Learning Pty Ltd, RTO 88062.
Recent work.
Programs we have delivered in national security and Defence industry settings, each labelled by how we know the result.
Leadership for a national security agency
Wisdom Learning built a leadership program for a national security agency, including three units from the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. It won LearnX Diamond 2025, People and Performance Training.
A leadership pathway for a 24-hour operational workforce
For Australian Border Force, Wisdom Learning designed Readiness to Lead and the Operational Leadership Program. The pathway won LearnX Diamond 2023 and LearnX Platinum 2024.
Programs on this page are tailored capability development. They are not nationally recognised training unless a qualification or unit code is shown. Nationally recognised training is delivered and assessed by Wisdom Learning Pty Ltd, RTO 88062.
Questions national security and Defence industry organisations ask us.
Short answers to the questions organisations ask us about this work. If yours is not here, ask us.
Are your trainers security cleared?
Yes. We deliver with security-cleared trainers and work with the discretion that defence and national security environments require.
Do your programs replace Defence’s mandatory DISP training?
No. Defence provides Security Officer training and an Annual Security Awareness course. Our programs complement these with role-based capability built around your organisation.
Are your security programs aligned to the PSPF?
Yes. Our protective security programs are aligned to the Protective Security Policy Framework and built around your policies and procedures.
Do you offer intelligence qualifications?
Yes. The DEF40217 Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations is delivered and assessed by Wisdom Learning, RTO 88062.
Build capability you can trust.
Tell us about your workforce and your security obligations, and we will help you design the capability they need.
We respond to every enquiry within one business day.