Nationally recognised training: PSP40316
PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security.
Available as a generalist qualification, or with a specialisation in personnel vetting or fraud control.
This qualification covers competencies for those in operational roles undertaking government security functions, with a particular focus on meeting the ethical and legislative requirements of the public service.
- Code
- PSP40316
- Level
- Certificate IV
- Units
- 14 units: 3 core, 11 elective
- Entry requirements
- None specified in the qualification
- Status
- Current, on Wisdom Learning’s scope
- Delivered by
- Wisdom Learning Pty Ltd, RTO 88062
Who it is for.
- Agency security officers and advisers
- Personnel security and vetting officers
- Fraud prevention and control officers
- Staff with security responsibilities in government
Available as a generalist qualification, or with a specialisation in personnel vetting or fraud control.
Core units.
- PSPETH002Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
- PSPLEG002Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
- PSPSEC009Handle sensitive information
Plus 11 elective units, selected to fit your organisation, roles and the work people do, in line with the qualification’s packaging rules.
How Wisdom Learning delivers it.
Delivered and assessed by Wisdom Learning, RTO 88062, in the way that suits your organisation and the people doing the work.
- Standard or contextualisedDelivered as a standard program, or contextualised to your policies, legislation, systems and work.
- Assessed in the workAssessment uses realistic tasks and workplace evidence, so participants demonstrate capability, as well as knowledge.
- Recognition of prior learningExperienced people can have their existing skills assessed against the qualification.
- Units or the full qualificationIndividual units lead to a statement of attainment. The full qualification is issued on completion of all units.
- Delivery to suit your workforceFace to face, virtual or blended, at your premises or ours, anywhere in Australia.
- Duration agreed up frontDuration depends on the delivery model, electives and any recognition of prior learning, and is confirmed before enrolment.
Start dates are set with your organisation. All training and assessment for this qualification is delivered by Wisdom Learning; no third party delivers it on our behalf. Completing this qualification does not of itself confer a licence, delegation or regulatory outcome. Before anyone enrols or pays a fee, we review each participant’s existing skills, including language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy, and advise whether the qualification is suitable for them, and we provide written course information covering the training, all fees and charges, support services, and participant obligations. See participant information for support services, fees, complaints and assessment appeals.
Related capability: Security capability · All qualifications
Questions about this qualification.
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Who issues the PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security?
Wisdom Learning Pty Ltd, RTO 88062, delivers, assesses and issues the PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security to participants who successfully complete all requirements.
Can the PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security be contextualised to our organisation?
Yes. We can contextualise the qualification to your policies, procedures, legislation and work, and select electives that fit your roles, within the qualification’s packaging rules.
Can experienced staff gain the PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security through recognition of prior learning?
Yes. Recognition of prior learning is available. Experienced people provide evidence of their current skills, which is assessed against the units of competency.
Can people complete individual units from the PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security?
Yes. Individual units of competency can be completed as part of a tailored program and lead to a statement of attainment.
How much does the PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security cost?
Fees depend on the number of participants, delivery model, contextualisation and any recognition of prior learning. We provide a quote for each organisation.
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