Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Government

Certificate II in Government

Qualification
National Code:
PSP20104
State Code:
C766
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0901 - Political Science And Policy Studies
Original TGA Release Date
07/03/2012
Approved Date
23/01/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
265
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

This generalist qualification covers competencies that lay a foundation for a career in the public sector. The qualification has a particular focus on competencies required in a public service context, but also includes competencies that are transferable to other work contexts. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance. Where a free choice of Electives is possible in the qualification packaging rules, Electives may also be drawn from other Training Packages to reflect the work context and career plans of the individual.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
This qualification requires 9 units of competency:
- 4 core units
- 5 elective units

Choose 5 elective units from the list below, and/or: from elsewhere within this Training Package, or another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course

*At least one unit must be coded PSP

Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
All elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher, unless otherwise stated

** For this qualification, a maximum of one unit from Certificate I level may be used
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C7992 PSPGOV203B Deliver a service to clients 30 Unit of competency
C8063 PSPOHS201B Follow workplace safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
C7991 PSPGOV202B Use routine workplace communication techniques 40 Unit of competency
C7990 PSPGOV201B Work in a public sector environment 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Choose 5 elective units from the list below, and/or:
- from elsewhere within this Training Package, or another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course

*At least one unit must be coded PSP

Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
All elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher, unless otherwise stated

** For this qualification, a maximum of one unit from Certificate I level may be use

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C7993 PSPGOV204B Access and use resources 20 Unit of competency
C8267 PSPREG201A Carry out inspections and monitoring under guidance 30 Unit of competency
C8298 PSPSCI201A Contribute to the provision of scientific technical support 25 Unit of competency
D0782 BSBITU202A Create and use spreadsheets 20 Unit of competency
D0750 BSBINM202A Handle mail 15 Unit of competency
C7995 PSPGOV206B Handle workplace information 20 Unit of competency
D1021 BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
C7994 PSPGOV205B Participate in workplace change 20 Unit of competency
D0781 BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents 40 Unit of competency
C7996 PSPGOV207B Use technology in the workplace 70 Unit of competency
C7997 PSPGOV208A Write routine workplace materials 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C271 PSP20199 Certificate II in Government Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J275 PSP20112 Certificate II in Government Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code PSP20104 taken from the Public Sector Training Package PSP04 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. PSP04 is endorsed until 30/11/2007.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Central CSSN on 20/01/2006.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR03420) GOVERNMENT (LEVEL 2) Traineeship

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