Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Government (Rail Safety Regulation)
Diploma of Government (Rail Safety Regulation)
PSP52012
J317
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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 by rail safety regulatory staff. It has been tailored to meet the needs of authorised government enforcement officers acting under the authority of rail safety legislation. Elective units should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance. Where a free choice of elective units 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:- five (5) core units
- six (6) elective units:
- one (1) elective unit from Group A
- one (1) elective unit from Group B
- three (3) or more elective units from Group C
- one (1) elective unit from Group D, or from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by 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 one (1) unit from CertificateIV level may be used.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8269 | PSPREG401C | Exercise regulatory powers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0606 | BSBAUD503B | Lead a quality audit | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WJ092 | PSPRAIL501A | Operate within the regulatory framework for rail safety | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8062 | PSPLEGN501B | Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7987 | PSPETHC501B | Promote the values and ethos of public service | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8047 | PSPGOV517A | Coordinate risk management | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7983 | PSPMNGT608B | Manage risk | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
One (1) unit must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8064 | PSPOHS301A | Contribute to workplace safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8066 | PSPOHS501A | Monitor and maintain workplace safety | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units to be completed from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJ093 | PSPRAIL502A | Assess and administer accreditation and registration applications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WJ097 | PSPRAIL601A | Coordinate audit or inspection programs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8336 | PSPWPI501B | Evaluate workplace legislative compliance | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8337 | PSPWPI502B | Facilitate improvement in workplace legislative performance | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8280 | PSPREG412A | Gather and manage evidence | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3719 | PSPWPI503C | Investigate possible breaches of workplace legislation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8270 | PSPREG402C | Promote client compliance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WJ094 | PSPRAIL503A | Receive and act on industry safety information and intelligence | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WJ095 | PSPRAIL504A | Review and promote safety culture | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WJ096 | PSPRAIL505A | Review training arrangements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8292 | PSPREG503A | Supervise and carry out complex inspections and monitoring | 70 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units.
One (1) unit may be completed from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8243 | PSPPOL502A | Advise on organisation policy | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8236 | PSPPM504A | Carry out complex project activities | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8290 | PSPREG501B | Conduct prosecutions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8291 | PSPREG502A | Coordinate investigation processes | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C8279 | PSPREG411A | Gather information through interviews | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8054 | PSPGOV524A | Interpret data and related statistics | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8043 | PSPGOV513A | Refine complex workplace documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8037 | PSPGOV507A | Undertake negotiations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C7984 | PSPGOV504B | Undertake research and analysis | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8042 | PSPGOV512A | Use complex workplace communication strategies | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXT4 | PSP52008 | Diploma of Government (Rail Safety Regulation) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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