Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Government (Trade Measurement)
Certificate IV in Government (Trade Measurement)
PSP42310
D368
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/03/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification supports staff with responsibility for providing national trade measurement inspection. The candidate may work in a department, organisation, division or business unit that provides specialist trade measurement services to employers. The qualification is also applicable to candidates who are working in broader verification or measurement areas, seeking to pursue a career path in trade measurement within government.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
This qualification requires 12 units of competency including:- 8 core units
- 4 elective units
Choose 4 elective units from Group A and Group B
Alternatively, up to 2 elective units may be selected 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
1. Core Units
All 8 units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8273 | PSPREG405B | Act on non-compliance | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C8271 | PSPREG403B | Assess compliance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8269 | PSPREG401C | Exercise regulatory powers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WA690 | MSL944001A | Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8024 | PSPGOV414A | Provide workplace mentoring | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8281 | PSPREG413A | Undertake inspections and monitoring | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7986 | PSPETHC401A | Uphold and support the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8022 | PSPGOV412A | Use advanced workplace communication strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units - Trade Measurement
2 units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7278 | MSATMINS404A | Inspect a range of pre-packaged products | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S7275 | MSATMINS401A | Inspect a range of weighing instruments | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units - Laboratory Measurement
2 units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification. Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA680 | MSL934002A | Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WA671 | MSL924001A | Process and interpret data | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J299 | PSP42312 | Certificate IV in Government (Trade Measurement) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification can be obtained from TVET Australia Product Services Level 21 390 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3000 Telephone: (03) 9832 8188 Facsimile: (03) 9832 8199 Email: enquiries@tvetaustralia.com.au Web: www.tvetaustralia.com.au
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS on 22/3/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.