Certificate III in Border Protection
AUSTUDY APPROVED
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Choose 3 Electives from those listed above with at least 2 coded PSPBORD and not more than 1 from units containing a ‘400’ code. |
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Electives |
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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. |
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