Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Government
Diploma of Government
PSP50122
BHO8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 03/04/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals involved in independent and self-directed work in the public sector. There may be supervisory responsibilities.
The qualification, without specialisation, is suited to those working in an environments such as small or regionally-based organisations, and where responsibilities are diverse in nature rather than within a narrow specialisation.
The specialisation streams of injury management, workplace inspection and policy, reflect the skills required to work in more specialist public sector roles.
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
Eleven (11) units must be completed:- five (5) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- one (1) unit from Group A
- four (4) units from Groups B to E
- one (1) unit from Groups B to E, elsewhere in the PSP Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
Any combination of units that meets the rules above can be selected for award of the Diploma of Government. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging Rules for each specialisation
- four (4) Group B electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Government (Injury Management)
- four (4) Group C electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection)
- three (3) Group D electives must be selected for award of the Diploma of Government (Policy).
All elective units chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODW52 | PSPLEG007 | Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODW89 | PSPETH008 | Promote the values and ethos of public service | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODW57 | PSPGEN115 | Uphold and support inclusive workplace practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODX20 | PSPGEN101 | Use complex workplace communication strategies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCD66 | BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units - Work Health and Safety
One (1) unit must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD85 | BSBWHS311 | Assist with maintaining workplace safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBB08 | BSBWHS412 | Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBA96 | BSBWHS516 | Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBB06 | BSBWHS414 | Contribute to WHS risk management | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Injury Management
At least four (4) units must be selected from Groups B to E.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCZ27 | FNSPIM521 | Develop return to work or injury management strategies | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCZ23 | FNSPIM531 | Facilitate the setting and achievement of goals in personal injury management | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCZ25 | FNSPIM522 | Facilitate workplace assessment with stakeholders for personal injury cases | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCI39 | FNSISV522 | Work with legal teams to resolve non-routine and complex insurance claims | 80 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Workplace Inspection
At least four (4) units must be selected from Groups B to E.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODW13 | PSPWPI015 | Advise on work health and safety (WHS) legislative frameworks | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODW20 | PSPWPI008 | Evaluate and report on workplace legislative compliance | 235 | Unit of competency |
| ODW19 | PSPWPI009 | Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance | 110 | Unit of competency |
| ODW18 | PSPWPI010 | Investigate possible breaches of workplace legislation | 60 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units - Policy
At least four (4) units must be selected from Groups B to E.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODW92 | PSPPCY016 | Advise on organisation policy | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODX19 | PSPPCY017 | Provide policy advice | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODX55 | PSPPCY014 | Support policy implementation | 25 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E - General Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be selected from Groups B to E.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZZ0 | PSP50116 | Diploma of Government | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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