Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Qualification
National Code:
PSP40416
State Code:
AZY2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0901 - Political Science And Policy Studies
Original TGA Release Date
07/03/2016
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
430
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/03/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of occupational specific competencies for those working in operational roles undertaking government investigation related functions, with a particular focus on meeting the ethical and legislative requirements of the public service. It is suitable for individuals who need to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in specific contexts within the investigations and regulatory compliance environment.

The generalist qualification covers the broad range of skills required to operate without supervision in a government investigations environment where an individual is required to plan, initiate, conduct and finalise an investigation.

The regulatory compliance specialisation covers the skills required by those responsible for ensuring statutory compliance with the requirements of legislation, regulations and organisational policy.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Additional qualification advice
Where a defined specialisation is completed as listed below, the resultant testamur can be titled: Certificate IV in Government Investigations (field of study) e.g. Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory compliance).

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- six (6) core units
- nine (9) elective units
- choose one (1) elective from Group A Work health safety.

Generalist:
- minimum of five (5) units from Groups B and C
- choose the remaining electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

Specialisation:
Regulatory compliance specialisation:
- minimum of five (5) units from Group B
- choose the remaining electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the PSP Implementation Guide.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWT87 PSPREG003 Apply regulatory powers 30 Unit of competency
AWU77 PSPINV002 Conduct an investigation 35 Unit of competency
AWU78 PSPINV003 Finalise an investigation 25 Unit of competency
AWT85 PSPREG012 Gather information through interviews 50 Unit of competency
AWU79 PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation 45 Unit of competency
AWW17 PSPETH002 Uphold and support the values and principles of public service 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Work Health Safety

One (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL95 BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
AUK29 BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Regulatory Compliance Specialisation

A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group B when completing the Regulatory Compliance specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWT92 PSPREG008 Act on non-compliance 10 Unit of competency
AWT91 PSPREG005 Assess compliance 20 Unit of competency
AWT80 PSPREG018 Plan and implement recovery action 20 Unit of competency
AWT94 PSPREG006 Produce formal record of interview 10 Unit of competency
AWT89 PSPREG004 Promote client compliance 20 Unit of competency
AWT96 PSPREG015 Receive and validate data 40 Unit of competency
AWT81 PSPREG017 Undertake compliance audits 50 Unit of competency
AWT84 PSPREG013 Undertake inspections and monitoring 40 Unit of competency
4. Group C General Elective Units

The remainder of units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWV59 PSPGEN043 Apply government processes 30 Unit of competency
AWW36 PSPCRT007 Compile and use official notes 30 Unit of competency
AWT82 PSPREG016 Conduct data analysis 40 Unit of competency
AWT88 PSPREG009 Conduct search and seizure 10 Unit of competency
AWT83 PSPREG014 Conduct surveillance 30 Unit of competency
AWV79 PSPGEN023 Deliver and monitor service to clients 40 Unit of competency
AWU74 PSPLEG002 Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector 30 Unit of competency
AWT93 PSPREG011 Give evidence 20 Unit of competency
AWV65 PSPGEN038 Identify and treat risks 60 Unit of competency
AWT90 PSPREG007 Make arrests 10 Unit of competency
AWT86 PSPREG010 Prepare a brief of evidence 10 Unit of competency
AWU14 PSPPCY004 Support policy implementation 30 Unit of competency
AWV69 PSPGEN033 Use advanced workplace communication strategies 50 Unit of competency
AWV72 PSPGEN029 Value diversity 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J292 PSP41512 Certificate IV in Government (Investigation) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR08400) GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATOR (LEVEL 4) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.