Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Government
Certificate IV in Government
PSP40199
C273
Deleted
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/11/1999 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1.
Qualification Requirement 15 Units (8 Required + 7 Electives)
**CORE - Learners to complete the following 8 core units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3498 | PSPGOV401A | Apply knowledge of government processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3437 | PSPLEGN301A | Comply with legislation in the public sector | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3499 | PSPGOV402A | Deliver and monitor service to clients | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C1161 | PSPOHS201A | Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C3454 | PSPPOLI401A | Support policy implementation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3418 | PSPETHC301A | Uphold the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3490 | PSPGOV301A | Work effectively in the organisation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3497 | PSPGOV308A | Work effectively with diversity | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
ELECTIVES - Learners to complete (7) seven electives from the following groups 2 - 11. Electives may be drawn from a range of specialisations at Certificate IV level from a number of the key areas listed and/or from a higher level anywhere in this Training Package, and/or from any other set of endorsed standards at the same or a higher level in accordance with the requirements of those standards. Please note that if all electives are chosen from a single Key Area, a specialist qualification may result. Requirements for specialisations are listed in the Training Package under the relevant Key Area matrix of units.
KEY AREA: WORKING IN GOVERNMENT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3501 | PSPGOV404A | Develop and implement work unit plans | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3503 | PSPGOV406A | Gather and analyse information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3504 | PSPGOV407A | Prepare a quotation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3502 | PSPGOV405A | Provide input to change process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3500 | PSPGOV403A | Use resources to achieve work unit goals | 40 | Unit of competency |
3.
KEY AREA: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1162 | PSPOHS401A | Implement & Monitor the Organisation's Occupational Health & Safety Policies, Procedures & Programs | 30 | Unit of competency |
4.
KEY AREA: POLICY DEVELOPMENT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3450 | PSPPOLD401A | Contribute to the development of policy | 20 | Unit of competency |
5.
KEY AREA: REGULATORY
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3474 | PSPREG405A | Act on non-compliance | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C3472 | PSPREG403A | Assess compliance with legislation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C5784 | PSPREG408B | Conduct a search and possible seizure | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C3476 | PSPREG407A | Conduct and record interviews | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C5780 | PSPREG401B | Exercise regulatory powers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C5782 | PSPREG404B | Investigate non-compliance with legislation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C5783 | PSPREG406B | Make arrests | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C3894 | PUAOPE002A | Operate communications systems and equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3478 | PSPREG409A | Prepare evidence | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C5781 | PSPREG402B | Promote client compliance with legislation | 20 | Unit of competency |
6.
KEY AREA: PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1466 | PSPPROC403A | Award contracts | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3456 | PSPPROC405A | Dispose of assets | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C1467 | PSPPROC404A | Manage contracts | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C1464 | PSPPROC401A | Plan procurement | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C1465 | PSPPROC402A | Request and receive offers | 20 | Unit of competency |
7.
KEY AREA: HUMAN RESOURCES
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3421 | PSPHR401A | Provide a human resources consultancy service | 20 | Unit of competency |
8.
KEY AREA: FRAUD PREVENTION, DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1147 | PSPFRAU406A | Analyse data | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C1145 | PSPFRAU404A | Conduct formal interviews and take witness statements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C1148 | PSPFRAU407A | Deliver training in fraud control awareness | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C1146 | PSPFRAU405A | Evaluate progress of investigation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C1144 | PSPFRAU403A | Gather, manage and present evidence | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C1142 | PSPFRAU401A | Interrogate data | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C1143 | PSPFRAU402A | Receive and validate information | 20 | Unit of competency |
9.
KEY AREA: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3465 | PSPPM403A | Close projects | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C3463 | PSPPM401A | Develop a project | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3464 | PSPPM402A | Implement projects | 20 | Unit of competency |
10.
KEY AREA: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0085 | BSZ402A | Conduct assessment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0090 | BSZ407A | Deliver training sessions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C0089 | BSZ406A | Plan a series of training sessions | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C0088 | BSZ405A | Plan and promote a training program | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C0084 | BSZ401A | Plan assessment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0086 | BSZ403A | Review assessment | 5 | Unit of competency |
| C0091 | BSZ408A | Review training | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0087 | BSZ404A | Train small groups | 30 | Unit of competency |
11.
KEY AREA: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0119 | CHCCD14A | Implement a Community development strategy | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C0106 | CHCCD1A | Support community participation | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C768 | PSP40104 | Certificate IV in Government | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
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 TAFE on 19 June 2003.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.