Diploma of Public Safety (Test and Evaluation)

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Subjects

Qualification Requirement: 13 units

All 9 core units plus 4 elective units

The 4 elective units may be taken from the elective units listed below, or may include 2 units taken from within this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package at the same qualification level or a higher level.

Code

Core Units

add topic PUADEFTE003A

Conduct testing processes

add topic PUADEFTE001A

Plan testing and evaluation processes

add topic PUADEFTE002A

Prepare testing and evaluation processes

add topic PUADEFTE004A

Evaluate testing

add topic PUADEFTE005A

Produce test and evaluation reports

add topic PSPPM501B

Design complex projects

add topic PSPPM502B

Manage complex projects

add topic PSPPM503B

Close complex projects

add topic PSPPM504A

Carry out complex project activities

Code

Elective Units

add topic BSBOHS509A

Ensure a safe workplace

add topic BSBSUS301A

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic PSPFIN501A

Apply public sector financial policies and processes

add topic PSPGOV504B

Undertake research and analysis

add topic PSPGOV512A

Use complex workplace communication strategies

add topic PSPGOV515A

Develop and use political nous

add topic PSPPM601B

Direct complex project activities

add topic PUACOM002B

Provide services to clients

add topic PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

add topic PUADEFTE006A

Analyse test data

add topic PUADEFTE007A

Apply knowledge of test and evaluation processes

add topic PUAEMR001B

Establish context and develop risk evaluation criteria

add topic PUAEMR002B

Identify, analyse and evaluate risk

add topic PUAEMR003B

Determine treatment strategies

add topic PUAEMR004B

Manage treatment strategy implementation

add topic TAAASS401C

Plan and organise assessment

add topic TAAASS402C

Assess competence

add topic TAAASS404B

Participate in assessment validation

NOTES

BSB unit has been imported from the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

PSP units have been imported from the PSP04 Public Sector Training Package.

TAA units have been imported from the TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package.

Information about customising PUA00 Public Safety Training Package qualifications is on page 12.


Pathways...

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Entry Requirements

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Licensing Information

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Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for PUA51709 Diploma of Public Safety (Test and Evaluation)

Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.

Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the PUA51709 Diploma of Public Safety (Test and Evaluation) have been reproduced in the table below.

This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.

Public Safety qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.

Employability Skill

Employability Skills Statement

Communication

communicate with stakeholders using a range of communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

detail requirements, write recommendations and monitor plans requiring precision of expression

prepare business case and obtain approvals to proceed with test development in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and guidelines

used language that is appropriate to audience and to report purposes and objectives

Teamwork

clarify and agree on skills, roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders, and identify reporting requirements

regularly consult staff and contractors to discuss progress and to ensure effective results

Problem solving

apply risk management techniques

identify risks and apply the risk management process in accordance with test plan

conduct a critical analysis of the need for testing in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

undertake research and analysis to identify impacts and risks, constraining factors and alternate options

Initiative and enterprise

check grammar, spelling and style for accuracy and punctuation

take responsibility for the quality of own output

use discretion and judgement

use public relations strategies to promote and gain endorsement

Planning and organising

define aims, objectives and impacts in test plan, and timeframes and identify resources to complete quality deliverables on time and within budget

determine report structure

establish consultation and reporting mechanisms in accordance with test plan

implement and monitor plans

plan and establish programmed review of objectives and achievement accordance with test plan

schedule testing activities

Self-management

work independently or as part of a team under direct and indirect supervision

Learning

implement relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures that may impact on the test and evaluation process

Technology

access/prepare information electronically or in hard copy

monitor required systems throughout the process in accordance with test plan

use application software suited to the reporting of testing processes

use appropriate software to apply design elements to texts that satisfies report purposes and objectives