Certificate IV in Government (Security) PSP41604

Every Government organisation is capable of coming under a security threat. The Government is particularly focused on ensuring it adheres to national security compliance requirements, and prepares itself, its staff and departments for the possibility of an attack on its infrastructure and key strategic strongholds.

 

This Nationally Accredited qualification focuses on specialist areas of Government Security and is best suited to officers who are already within this specialist role and seeking to develop their skills.

 

Please refer to the Pre-requisites prior to enrolling.

 

 

Career Prospects

Certificate IV in Government (Security) PSP41604 can lead to a range of fulfilling career prospects upon completion. Including, but not limited to:

• Senior Protective Officer - State Government Security
• Protecive Security Team Leader
• Government Healthcare Protective Officer
• Government Protective Risk Advisor
• Security Strategy Policy Developer
• Disaster Management Officer
• Senior Protecive Officer
• Building Services Protective Officer
• Injury Management Officer
• OHS Protective Management
• Community Engagement manager
• Security Legislation Facilitator
• Staff Protective & Security trainer
• Government & Public Security spokesperson
• Regulation Security Manager
• Security Best Practice Manager
• Protective Screening Officer
• Classification Document Security Officer

 

Course Duration

Full time study: Minimum of 15-25 hours per week over approximately 32 weeks or Operational facilitaion workshops

 

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 facilitated by operational workshops and distance education using both e-learning & paper resources.

 

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 (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 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 (Security).

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