Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Government (Financial Services)

Diploma of Government (Financial Services)

Qualification
National Code:
PSP50512
State Code:
J304
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
27/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
620
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/11/2012
VET Act Conditions
This classification is approved for the purposes of conducting a two year pilot that meets the following criteria: • must be commenced by 31 March 2015; • be limited to 15 participants; • participants must be employed by a participating WA government department or agency for the duration of the cadetship; • participants and employing agencies consent to take part in a formal evaluation of the pilot; and • a formal evaluation report and final recommendation on the pilot must be completed and presented to the State Training Board by 30 January 2018.
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 01/11/2012 Current Approved
Description

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required of senior 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
Eleven (11) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- six (6) core units
- five (5) elective units:
- one (1) elective unit from Group A
- a minimum of three (3) elective units from Group B
- the remaining elective unit from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.

Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
All elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher, unless otherwise stated.
For this qualification, a maximum of 1 unit from Certificate IV level may be used.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8117 PSPFIN501A Apply public sector financial policies and processes 40 Unit of competency
C8062 PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector 50 Unit of competency
C8035 PSPGOV505A Promote diversity 50 Unit of competency
C7987 PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service 40 Unit of competency
C7984 PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis 60 Unit of competency
C8042 PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

One (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8064 PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety 30 Unit of competency
C8066 PSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of three (3) units to be completed from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4031 FNSACC302A Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers 40 Unit of competency
D4264 FNSORG503A Develop a resource plan 50 Unit of competency
D4263 FNSORG502A Develop and monitor policy and procedures 50 Unit of competency
D4043 FNSACC505A Establish and maintain accounting information systems 40 Unit of competency
D4044 FNSACC506A Implement and maintain internal control procedures 20 Unit of competency
D4048 FNSACC603A Implement tax plans and evaluate tax compliance 60 Unit of competency
D4041 FNSACC503A Manage budgets and forecasts 50 Unit of competency
D4046 FNSACC601A Prepare complex tax returns 80 Unit of competency
D4266 FNSORG505A Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements 50 Unit of competency
D4039 FNSACC501A Provide financial and business performance information 50 Unit of competency
D4045 FNSACC507A Provide management accounting information 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXS1 PSP50504 Diploma of Government (Financial Services) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information