Subjects

13 units of competency are required for this qualification:

4 core units

9 elective units

Choose 1 elective from Group A Work health safety.

Generalist:

minimum of 4 units from Groups B-H or from elsewhere within this training package

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.

Specialisations

Court services specialisation:

minimum of 2 units from Group B

minimum of 2 units from Group 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.

Border protection specialisation:

minimum of 5 units from Group D

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.

Protective security specialisation:

2 units from Group E

minimum of 3 units from Group F

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.

Personnel vetting specialisation:

2 units from Group E

minimum of 3 units from Group G

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

add topic PSPETH001

Uphold the values and principles of public service

add topic PSPGEN015

Work effectively with diversity

add topic PSPGEN019

Use workplace communication strategies

add topic PSPLEG001

Comply with legislation in the public sector

Elective units

Group A: Work health safety

add topic BSBWHS201

Contribute to health and safety of self and others

add topic BSBWHS301

Maintain workplace safety

Group B: Court services specialisation (CRT coded)

add topic PSPCRT002

Perform duties to support a hearing

add topic PSPCRT003

Manage witnesses

add topic PSPCRT007

Compile and use official notes

Group C: Court services specialisation

add topic CSCSAS001

Maintain security

add topic CSCSAS005

Contain incidents that jeopardise safety and security

add topic CSCSAS010

Conduct searches

add topic CSCTRA001

Maintain security during escort

add topic PUAOPE002B

Operate communications systems and equipment

Group D: Border protection specialisation

add topic PSPBDR001

Conduct patrols

add topic PSPBDR002

Use border protection technology equipment

add topic PSPBDR003

Deploy detector dog

add topic PSPBDR004

Maintain detector dog proficiency

add topic PSPBDR005

Calculate taxes, fees and charges

add topic PSPBDR006

Create and maintain profiles

add topic PSPBDR013

Examine and test firearms

add topic PSPGEN038

Identify and treat risks

add topic PSPREG002

Undertake routine inspections and monitoring

add topic PSPREG003

Apply regulatory powers

add topic PSPREG009

Conduct search and seizure

add topic PSPREG019

Take custody of and store weapons

Group E: Protective security and personnel vetting specialisations

add topic PSPREG015

Receive and validate data

add topic PSPSEC009

Handle sensitive information

Group F: Protective security specialisation

add topic PSPSEC001

Secure government assets

add topic PSPSEC002

Respond to government security incidents

add topic PSPSEC003

Conduct security awareness sessions

add topic PSPSEC005

Undertake government security risk analysis

add topic PSPSEC006

Implement security risk treatments

add topic PSPGEN016

Address client needs

Group G: Personnel vetting specialisation

add topic PSPREG012

Gather information through interviews

add topic PSPSEC008

Conduct personnel security assessments

add topic PSPGEN014

Organise workplace information

add topic PSPGEN020

Compose workplace documents

add topic PSPGEN038

Identify and treat risks

Group H: General elective units

add topic PSPGEN009

Work effectively in the organisation

add topic PSPGEN010

Contribute to workgroup activities

add topic PSPGEN011

Build and maintain internal networks

add topic PSPGEN012

Access and use resources and financial systems

add topic PSPGEN013

Implement change

add topic PSPGEN014

Organise workplace information

add topic PSPGEN016

Address client needs

add topic PSPGEN017

Work in and with small, regional and remote organisations

add topic PSPGEN018

Work with a coach or mentor

add topic PSPGEN020

Compose workplace documents

add topic PSPGEN021

Contribute to conflict management

add topic PSPGEN022

Give and receive workplace feedback

add topic PSPGEN038

Identify and treat risks

add topic PSPCRT001

Audio record court proceedings

add topic PSPLND001

Investigate tenure and land use history

add topic PSPLND002

Compile and check survey plans

add topic PSPPCM001

Carry out basic procurement

add topic PSPRAD003

Perform basic radiation measurements

add topic PSPRAD004

Consign radioactive material

add topic PSPRAD005

Handle and transport radioactive material

add topic PSPRAD006

Work safely with radiation-sealed source equipment

add topic PSPRAD011

Work safely with radiation-unsealed source equipment

add topic PSPREG002

Undertake routine inspections and monitoring

add topic PSPREG003

Apply regulatory powers

add topic PSPREG006

Produce formal record of interview

add topic PSPREG009

Conduct search and seizure

add topic PSPREG019

Take custody of and store weapons

add topic PSPSCI002

Assist with scientific technical support

add topic PSPSCI003

Support innovation and change through extension

add topic PSPSCI004

Undertake scientific/technological research

add topic PSPSEC004

Undertake information technology security audits

add topic PUAWER001B

Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations

add topic PUAWER004B

Respond to workplace emergencies

add topic PUAWER008B

Confine small workplace emergencies