DEF40217 Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations
About this Qualification
This qualification is suitable for practitioners in intelligence operations, government investigations or agency security advisors, including personnel working in operational roles and undertaking or leading intelligence operations in a government or similar environment.
Participants learn the skills and knowledge required to plan, initiate, lead and finalise intelligence operations in context to their workplace.
Units of Competency
Core Units
- BSBWRT401 Write complex documents
- DEFGEN007 Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment
- DEFINT001 Supervise intelligence operations
- DEFINT002 Plan and lead a counter-surveillance operation
- PSPGEN027 Gather and analyse information
- PUACOM007B Liaise with other organisations
Elective Units
- BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
- PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation
- PSPINV003 Finalise an investigation
- PSPINV004 Conduct an investigation
- PSPSEC012 Develop security risk management plans
- BSBCMM411 Make presentations
- DEFGEN003 Lead a team
- PSPGEN138 Organise workplace information
Upcoming Programs
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Cost | Enrol Myself | Group Booking |
| DEF40217 - Cert IV Intelligence Operations - Course 4 - 02 to 04 NOV (Session A) and 16 to 19 NOV (Session B) 2026 | 02/11/2026 | 19/11/2027 | $4,350.00 |
Course Information
Course Code
DEF40217
Duration
Max time allocated: 2 years
Average completion: 8 months
Delivery
This programme includes a blend of self-paced online learning and face-to-face workshops:
Session A = 3 Days Virtual Classroom (online)
Session B = 4 Days Classroom Workshop & Assessments (in person)
Cost
$4,350
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