Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Government (Occupational Health & Safety)
Advanced Diploma of Government (Occupational Health & Safety)
PSP60612
J326
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 occupational health and safety practitioner managers 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
Fifteen (15) units of competency are required for this qualification:- six (6) core units
- nine (9) elective units:
- six (6) units from Group A
- three (3) units from Group B, or from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package, or from an 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 Diploma level may be used.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8055 | PSPGOV601B | Apply government systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8056 | PSPGOV602B | Establish and maintain strategic networks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7988 | PSPETHC601B | Maintain and enhance confidence in public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7981 | PSPLEGN601B | Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C7982 | PSPMNGT605B | Manage diversity | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8246 | PSPPOL603A | Manage policy implementation | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Six (6) units to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8365 | PSPSOHS607A | Advise on application of safe design principles to control OHS risk | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8361 | PSPSOHS603A | Analyse and evaluate OHS risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8362 | PSPSOHS604A | Apply ergonomic principles to control OHS risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8363 | PSPSOHS605A | Apply occupational hygiene principles to control OHS risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8366 | PSPSOHS608A | Conduct an OHS audit | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8359 | PSPSOHS601A | Develop a systematic approach to managing OHS | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8364 | PSPSOHS606A | Develop and implement crisis management processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8360 | PSPSOHS602A | Develop OHS information and data analysis and reporting and recording processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8367 | PSPSOHS609A | Evaluate an organisation's OHS performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Three (3) units may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8211 | PSPMNGT607B | Develop a business case | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8212 | PSPMNGT609B | Formulate business strategies | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3743 | PSPPROC607A | Manage strategic contracts | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3745 | PSPPROC604B | Plan for strategic procurement | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXT6 | PSP60604 | Advanced Diploma of Government (Occupational Health Safety) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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