Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security) - PSP41704

The area of personnel security within the public sector is a rapidly growing field. Too often, however, staff are not equipped to ensure vetting security strategies are applied in a manner that suits operational clearance requirements.

 

This Nationally Accredited and ISO certified course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to ensure they meet the personnel vetting security requirements of the Australian Government, Defence Security Authority and related agencies.

Please refer to the Pre-requisites prior to enrolling.

 

 

Career Prospects

Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security) - PSP41704 can lead to a range of fulfilling career prospects upon completion. Including, but not limited to:

• Government Vetting Officer
• Security Vetting Officer
• Personnel Security Assessor
• Defence Security Vetting Officer
• Security Vetting researcher
• Personnel Security Vetting Strategist
• Personnel Processes Vetting Developer
• Security Clearance Vetting Officer
• Personnel resources manager
• Security Clearance Fraud Investigator
• Unit Security Officer (Australian Defence Force only)
• Personnel Vetting Interviewing Officer

Course Duration

Full time study: Operational classroom workshop required

 

Part time study: Minimum of 5-15 hours per week over approximatley 25 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 classroom facilitation, distance education using both online & paper resources, or in conjunction with 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).

Pre-Requisites

Due to the specialist nature of this course, you must be working within a 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 the Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security) 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 electiveGovernment Security units completing this exciting and dynamic career changing course.

 

Completion of this course will involve specialist training, skills and knowledge.

 

All non-Government applicants are subject to approval of acceptance into the course by the Director of Government & Public Safety upon enrolment.

 

All non-Government applicants must ensure that they obtain a current National 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.

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 (Personnel Security).

Open unit of study