PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Release: 1

PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	This qualification was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to PSP41512 Certificate IV in Government (Investigation). PSP unit codes updated Imported units updated Qualification packaging restructured Regulatory compliance specialisation added

Qualification Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of occupational specific competencies for those working in operational roles undertaking government investigation related functions, with a particular focus on meeting the ethical and legislative requirements of the public service. It is suitable for individuals who need to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in specific contexts within the investigations and regulatory compliance environment.

The generalist qualification covers the broad range of skills required to operate without supervision in a government investigations environment where an individual is required to plan, initiate, conduct and finalise an investigation.

The regulatory compliance specialisation covers the skills required by those responsible for ensuring statutory compliance with the requirements of legislation, regulations and organisational policy.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Additional qualification advice

Where a defined specialisation is completed as listed below, the resultant testamur can be titled: Certificate IV in Government Investigations (field of study) e.g. Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory compliance).

Packaging Rules

15 units of competency are required for this qualification:

6 core units

9 elective units

Choose 1 elective from Group A Work health safety.

Generalist:

minimum of 5 units from Groups B and C

Choose the remaining electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

Specialisation

Regulatory compliance specialisation:

minimum of 5 units from Group B

Choose the remaining electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the PSP Implementation Guide.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

Core units
PSPETH002	Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPINV001	Plan and initiate an investigation
PSPINV002	Conduct an investigation
PSPINV003	Finalise an investigation
PSPREG003	Apply regulatory powers
PSPREG012	Gather information through interviews
Elective units
Group A: Work health safety
BSBWHS201	Contribute to health and safety of self and others
BSBWHS301	Maintain workplace safety
Group B: Regulatory compliance specialisation
PSPREG004	Promote client compliance
PSPREG005	Assess compliance
PSPREG006	Produce formal record of interview
PSPREG008	Act on non-compliance
PSPREG013	Undertake inspections and monitoring
PSPREG015	Receive and validate data
PSPREG017	Undertake compliance audits
PSPREG018	Plan and implement recovery action
Group C: General elective units
PSPGEN023	Deliver and monitor service to clients
PSPGEN029	Value diversity
PSPGEN033	Use advanced workplace communication strategies
PSPGEN038	Identify and treat risks
PSPGEN043	Apply government processes
PSPCRT007	Compile and use official notes
PSPLEG002	Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPPCY004	Support policy implementation
PSPREG007	Make arrests
PSPREG009	Conduct search and seizure
PSPREG010	Prepare a brief of evidence
PSPREG011	Give evidence
PSPREG014	Conduct surveillance
PSPREG016	Conduct data analysis

Qualification Mapping Information

This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to PSP41512 Certificate IV in Government (Investigation).

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623