Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Government

Certificate II in Government

Qualification
National Code:
PSP20116
State Code:
AZX4
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
07/03/2016
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
265
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 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.

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Nine (9) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- four (4) core units
- five (5) elective units

Choose a minimum of one (1) PSP coded elective from the list below 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.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational and 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 four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL95 BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
AWV99 PSPGEN003 Deliver a service to clients 30 Unit of competency
AWW01 PSPGEN002 Use routine workplace communication techniques 40 Unit of competency
AWW02 PSPGEN001 Work in a public sector environment 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Five (5) units may be chosen from the elective units listed including a minimum of one (1) unit coded PSP.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWV98 PSPGEN004 Access and use resources 20 Unit of competency
AWT97 PSPREG001 Carry out inspections and monitoring under guidance 30 Unit of competency
AWT56 PSPSCI001 Contribute to the provision of scientific technical support 25 Unit of competency
AUI53 BSBITU202 Create and use spreadsheets 20 Unit of competency
AUK81 BSBINM202 Handle mail 15 Unit of competency
AWV94 PSPGEN006 Handle workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AUK77 BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 10 Unit of competency
AWV97 PSPGEN005 Participate in workplace change 20 Unit of competency
AUL70 BSBITU201 Produce simple word processed documents 40 Unit of competency
AWV95 PSPGEN007 Use technology in the workplace 70 Unit of competency
AWU08 PSPRAD001 Work safely in a radiation environment 45 Unit of competency
AWU07 PSPRAD002 Work safely with radioactive ores and minerals 55 Unit of competency
AWV96 PSPGEN008 Write routine workplace materials 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J275 PSP20112 Certificate II in Government Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP2 PSP20122 Certificate II in Government Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR03420) GOVERNMENT (LEVEL 2) Traineeship

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