Career Prospects
Certificate IV in Government (Investigation) - PSP41504 can lead to a range of fulfilling career prospects upon completion. Including, but not limited to:
- Government Investigator
- Department or Agency certified Investigator
- Local Government - Concil Investigator
- Ehtical standards and HR
- Insurance Fraud Investigations
- Interservice (ADFIS) Investigator
- Intel investigations officer
- Departmental certified
- Evidence collection manager
- Investigative reporting officer
- Prosection investigation advisory officer
Course Duration
Full time study: This course can be conducted over a full time period, however departments and agencies may undertake a series of four - 2 to 3 day phase operational training in clusterd units .
Part time study: Minimum of 5-15 hours per week over approximatley 52 weeks.
The duration of your course is dependent upon the hours that you dedicate to your studies. This is a competency based course, however it is expected that on a full time basis you can complete one unit per week.
Course Delivery
This course may be delivered via distance using both elearning & paper resources, or in conjunction with operational face to face workshops.
Learning with Conwal & Associates allows you the freedom to study at home, during your lunch break, at work or anywhere. Our courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle. You, the student, decide the number of hours you want to study (and this will determine the length of your course).
Due to the specialist nature of this course, you must be working within a Government or Local Government organisation or have written approval from the Director of Government & Public Safety at Conwal & Associate to undertake this qualification.
If you are not currently working in Government, you will be required to complete the core units in this qualification first allowing you to gain and appreciate the theoretical understanding of the Australian Government, legislation, departmental diversity and its processes.
Once you have completed the core units you will then commence the elective Government Investiagtion units completing this exciting and dynamic career changing course.
Completion of this course will involve specialist training, skills and knowledge.
All non-Government applicants must ensure that they obtain a currentNational Police Clearance , within 30 days of enrolment and forward a Justice of the Peace (JP) certified copy of the Police clearance to Conwal & Associates.
Recognition (RPL) & Accreditation
Operational Officers and Government Staff can be Assessed either by Recognition of Prior Learning, Recognition of Current Competency Assessment.
Assessment can occur either by Recognition of Prior Learning, Recognition of Current Competency or Assessment only. this is available to State and Federalagencies, departments, Police services and the ADF Investigation Services
Practical operational training workshop assessments may also be conducted upon approved from the director of Government & Public safety.
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Nationally Accredited and ISO certified Certificate IV in Government (Investigations).
A total of 15 units are required to achieve the award of Certificate IV in Government (Investigations), 10 of which are mandatory core units and 5 electives are offered. View course brochure for full details.
Core Units - Mandatory
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers
PSPREG404C Investigate non compliance
PSPREG407B Produce a formal record of interview
