Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Government (Financial Services)

Certificate IV in Government (Financial Services)

Qualification
National Code:
PSP40504
State Code:
C791
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0811 - Banking, Finance And Related Fields
Original TGA Release Date
07/03/2012
Approved Date
21/06/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
595
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/03/2012 Current Approved
Description

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required of finance officers in the public sector. 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 fifteen units of competency consisting of:
- eight core units
- seven elective units including:
- a maximum of one unit from Group A
- at least four units from Group B
- two units from elsewhere within this Training Package, or any endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. One unit may be selected from a Certificate III level

All other elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher, unless otherwise stated

Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units

Complete 8 core units

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8032 PSPGOV422A Apply government processes 30 Unit of competency
C8012 PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients 40 Unit of competency
C8061 PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector 30 Unit of competency
C8241 PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation 30 Unit of competency
C7986 PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service 40 Unit of competency
C8022 PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies 50 Unit of competency
C8116 PSPFIN401A Use public sector financial processes 30 Unit of competency
C8018 PSPGOV408A Value diversity 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

One (1) uniit to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8065 PSPOHS401B Implement workplace safety procedures and programs 35 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Six (6) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C9599 FNSACCT406B Maintain asset and inventory records 30 Unit of competency
D0709 BSBFIM502A Manage payroll 60 Unit of competency
D0705 BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports 40 Unit of competency
C9596 FNSACCT403B Prepare operational budgets 40 Unit of competency
C7376 FNSICACC307A Reconcile and monitor accounts receivable 40 Unit of competency
D0706 BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity 40 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J287 PSP40512 Certificate IV in Government (Financial Services) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code PSP40504 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 23/01/2006.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information