Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security)

Qualification Descriptor

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required for working without supervision in the personnel security area of the public sector. Where a free choice of electives is available these may be drawn from this or other Training Packages to reflect the particular work context or career plans of the individual.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

This qualification requires 15 units of competency consisting of:

12 core units

3 elective units

Choose 3 elective units including:

1 unit from the list below

2 units from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package or 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

** For this qualification, a maximum of 1 unit from Certificate III level may be used

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Core Units

add topic PSPETHC401A

Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

add topic PSPGOV408A

Value diversity

add topic PSPGOV412A

Use advanced workplace communication strategies

add topic PSPGOV422A

Apply government processes

add topic PSPLEGN401A

Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

add topic PSPSEC401A

Undertake government security risk analysis

add topic PSPSEC402A

Implement security risk treatments

add topic PSPSEC404A

Conduct personnel security assessments

add topic PSPSEC405A

Handle security classified information

add topic PSPSEC406A

Provide government security briefings

add topic PSPREG411A

Gather information through interviews

add topic PSPREG416A

Conduct data analysis

Elective Units

add topic PSPOHS301A

Contribute to workplace safety

add topic PSPOHS401B

Implement workplace safety procedures and programs (supervisory staff)


Pathways...

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Entry Requirements

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Licensing Information

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Employability Skills

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