PSP50316 Diploma of Government Security

About this Qualification

Government security practitioners carry real responsibility: protecting people, information and assets, often with a high degree of independence.

PSP50316 Diploma of Government Security develops the skills for advanced, self-directed work in government security management. You’ll learn to assess security risks, then develop, implement and monitor security risk management plans, and coordinate protective security across your work area.

You’ll also build the skills that support senior security roles: promoting public service values and legislative compliance, undertaking research and analysis, coordinating risk management, managing conflict, developing client services, using complex workplace communication and ensuring a safe workplace.

AFSI is an ADF veteran-owned registered training organisation that has specialised in security 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 course suits you if you:

• work in, or are moving into, a government security adviser, manager or practitioner role
• hold PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security and want to build on it
• are moving into government security from the ADF, police or emergency services

How your course runs

Stage 1: Prepare online (6 weeks)
Complete your knowledge assessments in the learning portal (aXcelerate), at your own pace. If you are applying for RPL, this is also when you submit your evidence.

Stage 2: Face-to-face classes (5 days)
Five days of practical, scenario-based classes with your trainer. Choose a virtual classroom through Microsoft Teams, or an in-person classroom at our Fyshwick training facility.

Stage 3: Finish online (your pace)
Complete your remaining self-paced online learning and assessments to finalise your qualification. You have up to 12 months from enrolment to complete everything.

The face-to-face classes are where you practise the skills security practitioners use every day, so this qualification isn’t offered fully self-paced.

Units of Competency

To complete the qualification, you’ll complete the 12 units below.

Core Units (6)

• PSPETH003 Promote the values and ethos of public service
• PSPLEG003 Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
• PSPSEC011 Assess security risks
• PSPSEC012 Develop security risk management plans
• PSPSEC013 Implement and monitor security risk management plans
• PSPSEC014 Coordinate protective security

Elective Units (6)

• BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace
• PSPGEN044 Develop client services
• PSPGEN046 Undertake research and analysis
• PSPGEN050 Manage conflict
• PSPGEN054 Use complex workplace communication strategies
• PSPGEN058 Coordinate risk management

Already experienced?

If you already have the skills this course covers, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL). Partial RPL recognises skills you already hold, based on evidence you provide during your course. For full RPL, email your duty statement, current CV and any relevant qualifications (with transcripts) to reception@afsi.com.au, and we’ll contact you to talk through your options.

Full RPL candidates receive 50% off the course fee.

If you’ve completed any of these units before, in another qualification, you may be eligible for credit transfer. Send your transcript to reception@afsi.com.au.

Serving or served in the ADF or AFP?

AFSI is ADF veteran-owned, and we know how much your service experience is worth. Current and former ADF and AFP members receive a $500 discount. Send your Service Record to reception after you apply, and ask us about RPL.

Who can apply

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 12 units, you’ll receive the nationally recognised PSP50316 Diploma of Government Security. If you only complete some units, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you complete.

Starting out? PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security builds the foundation skills for this diploma.

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

Each course starts with 6 weeks of self-paced online learning, followed by 5 days of face-to-face classes. Choose a date that suits you and select ‘Enrol Myself’ to apply.

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.