Nationally Recognised Training


Certificate III in Border Protection

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This specialist qualification covers the competencies required by those working at operational level in border protection. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance. Where a free choice of Electives is possible in the qualification packaging rules, Electives may also be drawn from other Training Packages to reflect the work context and career plans of the individual.

A total of 11 units are required to achieve the award of Certificate III in Government (Border Protection), 7 of which are mandatory core units and 4 are the candidates choice electives.

Core Units - Mandatory

PSPETHC301B

Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV301B

Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOV302B

Contribute to workgroup activities

PSPGOV308B

Work effectively with diversity

PSPGOV312A

Use workplace communication strategies

PSPLEGN301B

Comply with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHS301A

Contribute to workplace safety

Electives

PSPBORD301A

Conduct patrols

PSPBORD303A

Deploy detector dog

PSPBORD305A

Calculate taxes, fees and charges

PSPBORD408A

Examine and test firearms

PSPREG408C

Conduct search and seizure

PSPREG421A

Take custody of and store weapons

PSPBORD302A

Use border protection technology equipment

PSPBORD304A

Maintain detector dog proficiency

PSPBORD401A

Create and maintain profiles

PSPREG401C

Exercise regulatory powers

PSPGOV417A

Identify and treat risks

 

 

Choose 3 Electives from those listed above with at least 2 coded PSPBORD and not more than 1 from units containing a ‘400’ code.

Electives

PSPGOV305B

Access and use resources and financial systems

PSPGOV307B

Organise workplace information

PSPGOV310A

Work in and with small, regional and remote organisations

PSPGOV313A

Compose workplace documents

PSPGOV314A

Contribute to conflict management

PSPREG301A

Undertake routine inspections and monitoring

In addition, choose 1 Elective from those listed above, and/or from anywhere in this Training Package, packaged at the same or a higher level, and/or from any other set of endorsed standards packaged at the same or a higher level in accordance with the requirements of those standards, provided that the unit selected does not duplicate content covered in any PSP units.

Alternatively, this Elective may be drawn from units of competency packaged at Certificate II level.