Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 8:29 AM AWST

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Certificate II in Government

Certificate II in Government

Qualification
National Code:
PSP20122
State Code:
BHP2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0809 - Office Studies
Original TGA Release Date
03/04/2022
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
275
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 03/04/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects 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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Nine (9) units must be completed:
- four (4) core units
- five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- one (1) PSP-coded unit from the list below
- four (4) units from the list below, elsewhere in the PSP Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

All elective units chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCE92 BSBCMM211 Apply communication skills 35 Unit of competency
OCD86 BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
ODX33 PSPGEN088 Deliver a service to clients 30 Unit of competency
ODX47 PSPGEN144 Work in a public sector environment 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

One (1) PSP- coded unit must be selected.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODX58 PSPGEN129 Access and use resources 20 Unit of competency
ODX45 PSPREG031 Carry out inspections and monitoring under guidance 30 Unit of competency
OCF83 BSBINS202 Handle receipt and dispatch of information 15 Unit of competency
ODX34 PSPGEN137 Handle workplace information 20 Unit of competency
OCE15 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
OCE05 BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 55 Unit of competency
ODX06 PSPRAD012 Work safely in a radiation environment 45 Unit of competency
OCD71 BSBWRT311 Write simple documents 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX4 PSP20116 Certificate II in Government Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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

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