PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory compliance)

Add regulatory compliance to your investigations qualification.

About this Qualification

The regulatory compliance specialisation is completed after PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations. It covers the skills for people responsible for ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and organisational policy.

You’ll learn to promote client compliance, assess compliance, act on non-compliance, produce formal records of interview, and receive and validate data.

AFSI is an ADF veteran-owned registered training organisation that has specialised in security, investigations and risk training since 1994. You’ll learn from practitioners, using realistic scenarios drawn from the environments you’ll work in.

Who this course suits

This specialisation suits you if you:

  • are enrolled in, or have completed, PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations
  • work in a regulatory, compliance or enforcement role in government

How your course runs

You complete the extra units through self-paced online learning in the learning portal (aXcelerate). You can start at any time once you’re enrolled in PSP40416.

Units of Competency

The specialisation is made up of the 15 units below. Credit transfer applies to the units you’ve already completed in PSP40416.

Core Units (6)

  • PSPETH002 Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
  • PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation
  • PSPINV002 Conduct an investigation
  • PSPINV003 Finalise an investigation
  • PSPREG003 Apply regulatory powers
  • PSPREG012 Gather information through interviews

Regulatory Compliance Specialisation Units (5)

  • PSPREG004 Promote client compliance
  • PSPREG008 Act on non-compliance
  • PSPREG005 Assess compliance
  • PSPREG006 Produce formal record of interview
  • PSPREG015 Receive and validate data

Elective Units (4)

  • BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety
  • PSPCRT007 Compile and use official notes
  • PSPLEG002 Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
  • PSPREG010 Prepare a brief of evidence

Already experienced?

Already completed some of these units in another qualification? You may be eligible for credit transfer. Send your transcript to reception@afsi.com.au, or talk to us about recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Who can apply

Entry requirements: Be enrolled in, or have completed, PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations.

Open to Australian citizens and permanent residents living in Australia. Please send proof of citizenship or residency when you apply. AFSI is not a CRICOS provider, so we can’t enrol international students.

What you will achieve

When you successfully complete all 15 units, you’ll receive the nationally recognised PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory compliance). If you only complete some units, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you complete.

How to apply

  • Apply online. Choose a course date below and select ‘Enrol Myself’ to submit your enrolment application.
  • Complete a short language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) quiz. It helps us plan any support you need.
  • Receive your acceptance and invoice. We confirm your place and send details of your training, fees and obligations.
  • Pay your invoice in full. Your enrolment is then confirmed, and you’ll receive access to the learning portal (aXcelerate).

2027 course dates

This specialisation is self-paced, so you can start at any time once you’re enrolled in PSP40416. Select ‘Enrol Myself’ to apply.

Upcoming Programs

Please contact our office for upcoming course dates.

The end date shown for each course is the last date to complete your qualification. Can’t see a date that suits you? Call 02 6106 9332.

Delivered with the Certificate IV in Government Investigations

PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations is designed for officers in operational roles who carry out government investigations.

You complete this specialisation after PSP40416, with credit transfer for the units you have already completed. You then receive the PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory compliance).

Course Information

Course Code
PSP40416

How it runs
Self-paced online learning, completed after PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations. Start any time once enrolled.

Course fee
Additional $650
$5,000 in total with PSP40416
This course does not incur GST

RPL
Credit transfer and RPL available for units already completed

Before you apply
Read the Student Handbook, including our fees, refunds and cancellations policy

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