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Certificate IV in Government
Certificate IV in Government
PSP40112
J283
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/11/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
The Certificate IV in Government qualification covers the competencies required for working without supervision in the public sector. This qualification is particularly suited to those working in an environment requiring multi skilled personnel and/or in small or regionally based organisations. Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and limited responsibility or changing contexts and within established parameters.
Additional qualification advice
This qualification has been designed to allow for maximum flexibility in the choice of elective units for achievement of a number of defined specialist occupational outcomes. Free choice of specified electives; or selection of other imported elective units within the same training package, another endorsed training package or accredited course further allows for packaging to be customised to meet a wide range of occupational outcomes within the public sector. Where the requirements for a specialisation stream have been achieved, the resultant testamur can reflect the field of study/discipline in accordance with the Australian Qualification Framework guidelines.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units of competency are required for this qualification. This qualification may be undertaken as a general stream or a specialist stream qualification.Up to two (2) elective units may be selected from a lower AQF qualification level.
All remaining elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher.
Elective units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
When a qualification is linked to a defined specialisation as listed below, the resultant testamur can be titled: Certificate IV in Government (Field of study) e.g. Certificate IV in Government (Service delivery).
GENERAL STREAM
- six (6) core units
- Choose one (1) unit from Group A
- Choose eight (8) units from Group B, or from elsewhere within this training package, or a maximum of four (4) units from another endorsed training package or accredited course.
SPECIALIST STREAM
- six (6) core units
- Choose one (1) unit from Group A
- Choose a minimum of six (6) units from one (1) of the specialist stream elective groups listed below:
- Group C: Human resources
- Group D: Service delivery
- Group E: Land administration
- Group F: Injury claims administration
- Group G: Injury rehabilitation management
- Choose the remaining units from elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WB86 | Human Resources |
1. General and Specialist Streams Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8032 | PSPGOV422A | Apply government processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8012 | PSPGOV402B | Deliver and monitor service to clients | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8061 | PSPLEGN401A | Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8241 | PSPPOL404A | Support policy implementation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C7986 | PSPETHC401A | Uphold and support the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8018 | PSPGOV408A | Value diversity | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Work Health and Safety Units.
One (1) unit must be chosen for the general and specialist streams.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8064 | PSPOHS301A | Contribute to workplace safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8065 | PSPOHS401B | Implement workplace safety procedures and programs | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Stream Elective Units.
Eight (8) units may be chosen from Group B when completing the General Stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Human Resources Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) units from one (1) of the specialist stream elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8145 | PSPHR402A | Administer human resource processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0925 | BSBPMG405A | Apply human resources management approaches | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0922 | BSBPMG402A | Apply time management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0699 | BSBEMS403B | Develop and provide employment management services to candidates | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1030 | BSBWOR401A | Establish effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1045 | BSBWRK410A | Implement industrial relations procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB920 | BSBWOR501B | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8146 | PSPHR403A | Provide a consultancy service for human resource management | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0732 | BSBHRM402A | Recruit, select and induct staff | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D0731 | BSBHRM401A | Review human resources functions | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Service Delivery Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) units from one (1) of the specialist stream elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E Land Administration Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) units from one (1) of the specialist stream elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8192 | PSPLAND405A | Administer public reserves | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8188 | PSPLAND401A | Assess Crown land | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8194 | PSPLAND407A | Coordinate land board sittings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8280 | PSPREG412A | Gather and manage evidence | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8278 | PSPREG410B | Give evidence | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8196 | PSPLAND409A | Handle compensation claims | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C8195 | PSPLAND408A | Investigate Aboriginal land claims/applications | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C8272 | PSPREG404C | Investigate non-compliance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8191 | PSPLAND404A | Investigate tenure applications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8193 | PSPLAND406A | Monitor reserves management | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C8190 | PSPLAND403A | Prepare and lodge non-claimant native title applications | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8285 | PSPREG417A | Undertake compliance audits | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8189 | PSPLAND402A | Undertake native title assessments | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Injury Claims Administration Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) units from one (1) of the specialist stream elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8166 | PSPIM401A | Conduct initial claim assessments | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8278 | PSPREG410B | Give evidence | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8171 | PSPIM406A | Implement and monitor return to work plans | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C8174 | PSPIM409A | Maintain injury management case files | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C8168 | PSPIM403A | Make claim determinations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8173 | PSPIM408A | Monitor and review injury management cases | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8165 | PSPIM301A | Process claims | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8172 | PSPIM407A | Promote and educate about injury management | 50 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G Injury Rehabilitation Management Specialist Stream
A minimum of six (6) units from one (1) of the specialist stream elective groups.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8169 | PSPIM404A | Conduct situational workplace assessments | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8170 | PSPIM405A | Develop return to work plans | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8171 | PSPIM406A | Implement and monitor return to work plans | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C8174 | PSPIM409A | Maintain injury management case files | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C8173 | PSPIM408A | Monitor and review injury management cases | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8172 | PSPIM407A | Promote and educate about injury management | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8167 | PSPIM402A | Undertake initial rehabilitation assessments | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C768 | PSP40104 | Certificate IV in Government | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZX9 | PSP40116 | Certificate IV in Government | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.