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Certificate IV in Government – Investigations PSP41504

The Certificate IV in Government – Investigations PSP41504 and the Certificate IV in Government - Fraud Control PSP40604 are gazetted minimal educational/ qualification requirements of the Federal Government under the Public Service Training guidelines. The Federal directive requires ALL persons who are involved in any part of the investigation process in the public service, (even reading or monitoring investigation/fraud reports), to hold this/these formal qualifications. This includes:- internal investigators, fraud managers; section heads; field agents, external investigation officers contracted to government; OH&S / workplace investigators and so on.

These two courses replace the single previous course Certificate IV in Government - Fraud Control (Investigations) PRS40499. (To view Federal Directive click here >  Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines). Note also Guideline 5., 5.3 – Outsourcing and Training requirements 5.16 of that document.  See also National Code of Practice for Investigators in Australia at www.aipd.com.au for further information regarding investigation standards and practice in Australia.  

Investigations can no longer be conducted by those without investigative qualifications. Under OH&S law, state government departments and authorities and local governments are compelled to adopt these standards as there are no state based standards. There are also agreements in most states under the Public Service  Training and Skills Recognition (See Qld Government Departments Certified Agreement 2003) ( Public Service Information) adopting the AQTF courses under the Public Service Training Package and the other national packages.

Government Investigators and/or engaged external contractors, carrying out OH&S and workplace investigations, workers compensation & common law investigations should also hold the Certificate IV in OH&S BSB41604 or Certificate IV in OH&S (Government) PSP41104 or Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection) PSP51904.  

Guardian OHS Systems & Training Group offers this nationally accredited course via a flexible training program of distance / on-line learning so as not to impede the participant’s professional business activities and/or employment commitments. RPL or direct credits are available for those participant’s that can evidence competency in any Units of the course, via prior experience or qualifications. Subject to the applicant’s work history, several units of this course may need to be conducted in a Face to Face environment to be determined by our DEST/AQTF Accredited Trainer.

CERTIFICATE IV GOVERNMENT (INVESTIGATION) TRAINING OVERVIEW PSP41504

Specialist Qualifications

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required by those responsible for statutory investigation under a range of the following:

Entry Requirements 

There are no pre requirements to enrol for this training. Candidates must possess basic reading and writing skills sufficient to read and complete clear simple statements and reports.

Training & Employment Pathways

Provide knowledge and skills required to become a professional Investigator to work in Government Departments / Agencies and private enterprise.  Candidates can then go onto gain a Diploma of Government Investigations / Advanced Diploma of Government Management - Investigations Management Stream.  Note: Consult with RTO for more details on training.

How Do I Gain the Qualification?

To gain the Certificate IV in Government – Investigations PSP41504 you need to demonstrate competency in the entire 19 Units listed below.

Certification

Successful candidates receive FULL QUALIFICATION in Certificate IV in Government (Investigation).  This qualification is Nationally recognised and transportable between Australian States.

State Licencing Body

Licence - Persons must be over 18 years to apply for their licence and this process varies form state to state.

Materials supplied to candidate

Candidates receive material to assist with their training eg. Candidate Manual & Question Book, Competency checklist, Role plays & scenarios, Case Studies plus more.

10 Required Units
PSPETHC401A	Uphold and support the values & principles of public service
PSPGOV412A	Use advanced workplace communication strategies
PSPLEGN401A	Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
Specialised required units
PSPREG401C	Exercise regulatory powers
PSPREG404C	Investigate non-compliance
PSPREG407B	Produce formal record of interview
PSPREG411A	Gather information through interviews
PSPREG412A	Gather and manage evidence
PSPREG418A	Advise on progress of investigation
PSPREG419A	Finalise and report on investigation
5 Electives
PSPOHS301A	Contribute to workplace safety
PSPREG409B	Prepare a brief statement
PSPREG410B	Give evidence
PSPREG415A	Receive and validate data
PSPREG416A	Conduct data analysis

Content - 15 required & 4 electives to achieve a Full Qualification.

Units of Competency

These units are common to Certificate IV Government (Fraud Control).

These electives reflect the responsibilities of individual and the job skills required for effective performance and are assessed in conjunction with the following units fromPRS30303 Certificate III Investigative Services.

How much is your investment?

A participant may not have any previous experience or qualifications in this particular area so they would need to undertake the whole course. The cost would be less for someone who has completed some of the units previously (and receives direct credit) or has been working in this field for a number of years (and applies for RPL).

Course Fess - $2,050 (or $110.00 per Unit)                            Note: Discounts applied for AIPD members

RPL – On application – from $950.00                            (See www.aipd.com.au)

How do I enroll?

Please register you interest in this course on this site at Registration of Interest relating the required details. We will respond to your enquiry promptly. If you wish to proceed, you will need to complete a Course Registration Form which we will e-mail to you. If your Application relates to RPL you will be required to also complete an RPL Application Form which we will send to you.

Please note that by completing the Online Registration of Interest Form in no way obligates you to enrolling in this course or any financial promise or commitment. This is only a registration process for persons having genuine interest.

Upon receipt of a completed and signed Course Registration Form, a Tax Invoice will be issued. Upon receipt of your course fees, your materials will be sent out to you for commencement of the training.  See our Registration Form for all conditions.

If you would like further information about this or other Guardian OHS Systems & Training Courses please contact us by e-mail or telephone.

Note: Courses offered under License 

To register your interest in this course please complete the Online Registration Form

Note : (This does not commit you financially to undertaking the course)  

Should you have any enquiries please forward your enquiry to us at info@guardianohs.com.au