Subjects

14 units of competency are required for this qualification:

3 core units

11 elective units

Choose 1 elective from Group A Work health safety.

Generalist:

minimum of 7 units from Groups B, C or 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.

Specialisations

Personnel vetting specialisation:

minimum of 6 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.

Fraud control specialisation:

minimum of 6 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.

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 PSPETH002

Uphold and support the values and principles of the public service

add topic PSPLEG002

Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

add topic PSPSEC009

Handle sensitive information

Elective units

Group A: Work health safety

add topic BSBWHS301

Maintain workplace safety

add topic BSBWHS401

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

Group B: Personnel vetting specialisation

add topic PSPSEC008

Conduct personnel security assessments

add topic PSPGEN032

Deal with conflict

add topic PSPGEN033

Use advanced workplace communication strategies

add topic PSPGEN034

Compose complex workplace documents

add topic PSPGEN038

Identify and treat risks

add topic PSPGEN043

Apply government processes

add topic PSPREG012

Gather information through interviews

add topic PSPREG016

Conduct data analysis

Group C: Fraud control specialisation

add topic PSPFRU001

Monitor data for indicators of fraud

add topic PSPFRU002

Conduct fraud control awareness sessions

add topic PSPCRT007

Compile and use official notes

add topic PSPGEN034

Compose complex workplace documents

add topic PSPPCY004

Support policy implementation

add topic PSPREG005

Assess compliance

Group D: General elective units

add topic PSPGEN023

Deliver and monitor service to clients

add topic PSPGEN026

Provide input to change processes

add topic PSPGEN027

Gather and analyse information

add topic PSPGEN033

Use advanced workplace communication strategies

add topic PSPINV002

Conduct an investigation

add topic PSPPCY004

Support policy implementation

add topic PSPREG006

Produce a formal record of interview

add topic PSPREG013

Undertake inspections and monitoring

add topic PSPREG015

Receive and validate data

add topic PSPREG016

Conduct data analysis

add topic PSPSEC005

Undertake government security risk analysis

add topic PSPSEC006

Implement security risk treatments

add topic PSPSEC007

Develop and advise on government security procedures

add topic PSPSEC010

Provide government security briefings

add topic PSPSEC015

Communicate security awareness