Pathway Outline
Date retreived
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Response and Operational Services
Response and Operational Services
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AB75
AB75
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
07/03/2016
07/03/2016
Field of Education
0901 - Political Science And Policy Studies
0901 - Political Science And Policy Studies
Approved Date
21/07/2016
21/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
07/03/2016
Nominal Hours
375
375
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of general competencies, with a particular focus on meeting the ethical and legislative requirements of the public service and gaining an insight into the response and operational services of the sector.
This qualification may provide a pathway into employment in diverse range of public services that could include the emergency response services, security and defense forces.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Additional qualification advice:
The resultant testamur will be titled: Certificate III in Government (Response & Operational Services).
This qualification may provide a pathway into employment in diverse range of public services that could include the emergency response services, security and defense forces.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Additional qualification advice:
The resultant testamur will be titled: Certificate III in Government (Response & Operational Services).
Packaging Rules
Thirteen (13) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- four (4) core units
- nine (9) elective units
- choose one (1) elective from Group A Work health safety.
Generalist:
- a minimum of four (4) units from Groups B-H or from elsewhere within this training package
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.
- four (4) core units
- nine (9) elective units
- choose one (1) elective from Group A Work health safety.
Generalist:
- a minimum of four (4) units from Groups B-H or from elsewhere within this training package
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.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWU73 | PSPLEG001 | Comply with legislation in the public sector | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWW18 | PSPETH001 | Uphold the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWV83 | PSPGEN019 | Use workplace communication strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWV87 | PSPGEN015 | Work effectively with diversity | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Work Health Safety Elective Unit
One (1) unit to be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK29 | BSBWHS301 | Maintain workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group H General Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWV81 | PSPGEN021 | Contribute to conflict management | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWV65 | PSPGEN038 | Identify and treat risks | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWV93 | PSPGEN009 | Work effectively in the organisation | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Imported Elective Units
Five (5) units to be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVD23 | SISXCAI007 | Assist with activities not requiring equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWT26 | PSPTIS004 | Conduct career planning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUL43 | BSBCRT301 | Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVD24 | SISXCAI006 | Facilitate groups | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ43 | BSBLEG413 | Identify and apply the legal framework | 50 | Unit of competency |
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