PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations

About this Qualification

Officers primarily engaged as investigators need to hold the PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations which was released in March 2016.

This qualification is designed for officers working in operational roles undertaking government investigation related functions, with a particular focus on meeting the ethical and legislative requirements of the public service. The qualification covers the broad range of skills required to operate without supervision in a government investigations environment.

Participants learn the skills and knowledge required to plan, initiate, conduct and finalise an investigation.

Units of Competency

Core Units

• PSPETH007 Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
• PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation
• PSPINV004 Conduct an investigation
• PSPINV003 Finalise an investigation
• PSPREG033 Apply regulatory powers
• PSPREG039 Gather information through interviews

Elective Units

• BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
• PSPLEG006 Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
• PSPREG004 Promote client compliance
• PSPREG010 Prepare a brief of evidence
• PSPCRT029 Compile and use official notes
• PSPPCY014 Support policy implementation
• PSPREG034 Assess compliance
• PSPREG035 Produce formal record of interview
• PSPREG038 Give Evidence

Still Have Questions? Send us your enquiry:

Specialisations

Once the Certificate 4 Government investigations is complete, students can then undertake either or both of the following competencies for a small additional cost.

PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security (Fraud control)

PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory compliance)

8PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security (Fraud control)

The fraud control specialisation covers the skills required by those responsible for preventing and detecting fraud.

In order to combine this qualification with the standard PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations, candidates must complete these additional units:

• PSPFRU0001 Monitor data for indicators of fraud
• PSPFRU002 Conduct fraud control awareness sessions
• PSPGEN034 Compose complex workplace documents
• PSPSEC009 Handle sensitive information

This course requires the completion of an extra two day face-to-face workshop via Zoom and self-paced online learning.

This will cost an additional $1,800.

PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory compliance)

The regulatory compliance specialisation covers the skills required by those responsible for ensuring statutory compliance with the requirements of legislation, regulations and organisational policy.

In order to combine this qualification with the standard PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations, candidates must complete these additional units:

• PSPREG008 Act on non-compliance
• PSPREG015 Receive and validate data

This course requires the completion of extra online study.

This will cost an additional $650.