Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Government (Border Protection)

Certificate III in Government (Border Protection)

Qualification
National Code:
PSP30212
State Code:
J277
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0901 - Political Science And Policy Studies
Original TGA Release Date
01/11/2012
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
325
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 01/11/2012 Current Approved
Description

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required by those working at operational level in border protection. 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
Eleven (11) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- seven (7) core units
- four (4) elective units

Choose four (4) units from the elective units list, with at least two (2) of these having BORD codes, and two (2) other units from elsewhere in this Training Package, or from any endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.

For this qualification a maximum of 1 unit from Certificate IV level may be used.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8060 PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector 30 Unit of competency
C7999 PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities 30 Unit of competency
C8064 PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety 30 Unit of competency
C7985 PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service 40 Unit of competency
C8008 PSPGOV312A Use workplace communication strategies 30 Unit of competency
C7998 PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation 20 Unit of competency
C8004 PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Four (4) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8001 PSPGOV305B Access and use resources and financial systems 30 Unit of competency
C8073 PSPBORD305A Calculate taxes, fees and charges 20 Unit of competency
C8009 PSPGOV313A Compose workplace documents 30 Unit of competency
C8069 PSPBORD301A Conduct patrols 30 Unit of competency
C8276 PSPREG408C Conduct search and seizure 10 Unit of competency
C8010 PSPGOV314A Contribute to conflict management 20 Unit of competency
C8074 PSPBORD401A Create and maintain profiles 30 Unit of competency
C8071 PSPBORD303A Deploy detector dog 25 Unit of competency
C8081 PSPBORD408A Examine and test firearms 30 Unit of competency
C8269 PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers 30 Unit of competency
C8027 PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks 60 Unit of competency
C8072 PSPBORD304A Maintain detector dog proficiency 40 Unit of competency
C8003 PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information 30 Unit of competency
C8289 PSPREG421A Take custody of and store weapons 20 Unit of competency
C8268 PSPREG301A Undertake routine inspections and monitoring 40 Unit of competency
C8070 PSPBORD302A Use border protection technology equipment 25 Unit of competency
C8006 PSPGOV310A Work in and with small, regional and remote organisations 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXQ4 PSP30204 Certificate III in Government (Border Protection) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information