Certificate IV in Government Investigations

PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Investigator Development Program

This program is designed to upskill investigators in key components of investigative best practice. For experienced investigators, it is an opportunity to refresh and update your skills; for those newer to investigations, it is an opportunity to get your career off to a flying start by developing your investigative mindset and practice, and developing professional habits while earning a nationally recognised qualification.
Led by a highly qualified team that combines adult learning expertise with significant law enforcement and government investigations experience, this program is contextualised to the dynamic world of modern investigative practice. 
Our experienced team of facilitators will help you deepen your understanding of your complex work environment. The program includes key topics such as: 

• Understanding and working within legislative and regulatory frameworks 
• Applying and complying with Australian Government Investigations Standards 
• Applying ethical standards and conducting ethical investigations
• Promoting and improving compliance
• Developing and applying your investigative mindset 
• Developing and applying critical thinking
• Developing and applying emotional intelligence 
• Developing inclusive work practices
• Administrative vs criminal investigations 
• Managing risk
• Planning investigations 
• Breaking down and proving offences
• Investigative interviewing 
• Reviewing and evaluating your investigation. 

What you can expect

• Learn online via interactive and engaging online digital workshops from experienced investigators
• Directly improve your investigations practice by using workplace examples in activities and assessments
• Learn through case studies delivered by subject matter experts 
• Explore ways to conduct effective investigations in complex and challenging environments
• Apply skills in a safe professional learning environment, catering to all levels of investigative experience
• Collaborate with peers across the investigations, regulation and compliance sector
• Analyse real-world cases and judicial decisions 
• Access to online learning resources
• Access to individual support throughout the qualification to help you succeed and complete your qualification.

About the qualification 

The program has been designed to meet the needs of industry and includes the following 15 units of competency: 

Core Units 

• PSPETH002 Uphold and support the values and principles of public service 
• PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation 
• PSPINV004 Conduct an investigation
• PSPREG012 Gather information through interviews 
• PSPREG003 Apply regulatory powers 
• PSPINV003 Finalise an investigation  

• BSBWHS211 Contribute to health and safety of self and others  
• PSPREG042 Receive and validate data  
• BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices  
• PSPREG004 Promote client compliance  
• PSPGEN029 Value diversity  
• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence  
• PSPPCY004 Support policy implementation  
• PSPGEN033 Use advanced workplace communication strategies  
• BSBWRT411 Write complex documents

Upon successful completion of the program by meeting the assessment requirements for above competencies, Wisdom Learning will issue participants with a nationally recognised qualification for the PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations.

Who should attend

• Investigators who work in in state, local, or Commonwealth government, investigators who work in investigative and regulatory compliance fields in NGOs or private / corporate organisations.
• People employed in investigations and regulatory compliance roles, and who can access relevant work-based opportunities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)

Wisdom offers all prospective learners Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer (CT). 
RPL is an assessment process that recognises current skills and experience gained from work, life experience, or formal study.
The assessment process will involve you collecting evidence against the requirements of the units of competency. Your assessor will support you to gather this evidence and will then examine the evidence you provide to prove you have the necessary knowledge and skills for RPL. Your evidence can include:

• Samples of work, projects and materials
• Third party input from managers and/or peers
• Written reports
• Interviews with your assessor.

Delivery Mode

The program will be delivered virtually with digital resources available to support your learning and assessment.
 

Program Duration and Training schedule 

The program will commence in June 2025 and conclude within an estimated six-month period. The program will consist of an online induction and 15 digital workshops, supported by other assessment and learning activities, including study undertaken in your own time. The program schedule is outlined in the table below. This may be subject to change in which case you will be notified in advance via email. 

Investment

Full Fee - $4,595 per person (GST free)
Eligible apprentice/trainee fee: $ 850/- (GST Free) 
This fee is all inclusive. It includes tuition, learning materials, assessment, learner support, administration, and the issuing of a nationally recognised PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
 

Apprentice/Trainee subsidised fee only applies to:

New Workers - Employed with the organisation for less than three months full-time or twelve months part-time/casual equivalent, up to the commencement date of the training contract. 

ACT User choice Funding opportunity

Australian Apprenticeships in the ACT are funded by the ACT and Australian Governments. Wisdom is an approved training provider for the PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations course under Australian Apprenticeship/Traineeship in the ACT. 

ACT Apprentice/Trainee eligibility requirement 

To be eligible for an ACT training contract to undertake this course under ACT User choice Australian Apprenticeship/Traineeship, the trainee;

• must work for an ACT employer (Employer must have a physical address in the ACT, not just a PO Box)
• employer cannot be ACT or the Australian Government
• be at least 15 years old
• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand passport holder who has been a resident in Australia for more than 6 months, or an eligible visa holder
• receive remuneration for their work
• complete a minimum of 15 hours combined work and training per week
• have the required supervision in the workplace.

Australian Apprentice/Trainee's Training Contracts in the ACT are managed by the Apprentice Connect Australia Network Providers, who will assess and determine your eligibility criteria. There are two Providers contracted in the ACT region. They are MAS National and MEGT. You can choose either of the providers to begin your Australian Apprenticeship training contract.

Contact

To learn more about the program, or to enrol, please contact Wisdom on 02 6257 8588 or email service@wisdomlearning.com.au

Wisdom Learning RTO number 88062.