14 units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:

6 core units listed below, plus

8 elective units.

Choose a minimum of 6 elective units from the list below, of which 1 elective unit must be chosen from Group A, 3 elective units must be chosen from Group B and 2 elective units must be chosen from either Group B or Group C.

Choose the remaining 2 elective units from the elective unit lists below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

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

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Core units

BSBWRT401

Write complex documents

DEFGEN007

Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment

DEFINT001

Supervise intelligence operations

DEFINT002

Plan and lead a counter-surveillance operation

PSPGEN027

Gather and analyse information

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

Group A: Specialisation elective units (Work Health and Safety)

BSBWHS301

Maintain workplace safety

BSBWHS401

Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

Group B: Specialisation elective units (Protective Security)

BSBITU402

Develop and use complex spreadsheets

DEFGEN012

Provide technical advice

DEFINT003

Edit intelligence material for security purposes

PSPINV001

Plan and initiate an investigation

PSPINV002

Conduct an investigation

PSPINV003

Finalise an investigation

PSPSEC006

Implement security risk treatments

PSPSEC007

Develop and advise on government security procedures

PSPSEC012

Develop security risk management plans

Group C: General elective units

BSBCMM401

Make a presentation

BSBITU402

Develop and use complex spreadsheets

BSBWRT501

Write persuasive copy

DEFGEN003

Lead a team

DEFGEN010

Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace

PSPGEN014

Organise workplace information

PSPGEN024

Use resources to achieve work unit goals

BSBPMG409

Apply project scope management techniques

BSBPMG413

Apply project human resources management approaches

BSBPMG414

Apply project information management and communications techniques

BSBPMG417

Apply project life cycle management processes

BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

PUATEA002B

Work autonomously