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

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

Elective Units

BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety
PSPLEG002 Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPREG004 Promote client compliance
PSPREG010 Prepare a brief of evidence
PSPFRU001 Monitor Data for indicators for Fraud
PSPCRT007 Compile and use official notes
PSPREG006 Produce a formal record of interview
PSPPCY004 Support policy implementation
PSPREG005 Assess compliance

Combination Options

Candidates have the option to combine this qualification with the following qualification:

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: