Certificate III in Government(School Support Services) PSP30604
This specialist qualification covers competencies required by those providing school support services in government schools in a range of functions such as finance, administration, technology, scientific assistance, library assistance, disability support, hospitality, janitorial and grounds services. It is not targeted at teacher aid occupations.
Course Duration
Learning with Conwal & Associates allows you the freedom to study at home, during your lunch break, at work or anywhere. Click here to learn about our course delivery. If you choose to study only 10 hours a week, that is absoutely fine, the course will simply take longer to complete.
Fast Track
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is “the acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge” that you have gained through previous studies, work and life experiences. If RPL is granted, this will mean that you will not have to complete the study or assessments for a unit or units of competency, allowing you to complete the qualification faster.
Course Fees
Please contact 1300 766 990 - Student Support for Course Fees
When you choose to pay up front you will receive a 10% discount off the total cost of the course.
If you do not wish to pay for the course upfront, Conwal & Associates can offer you a flexible payment plan option to suit your needs.
Government Funding
This course is funded by the Productivity Placement Program for eligible participants. Please contact us for further information.
You may be eligible for financial assistance as this course is approved for Centrelink student payments. Please contact your nearest Centrelink office to discuss your eligibility.
Electives may be taken from a single stream, such as finance or disability support, or from an range of streams to suit the particular workplace. If, however, all electives are chosen from units coded PSPGOV, the resulting qualification is a generalist Certificate III in Government, rather than this specialist qualification.
A total of 11 units are required to achieve the award of Certificate III in Government (School Support Services), 5 of which are mandatory core units and 6 are the candidates choice electives.
Core
Units - Mandatory |
|
PSPETHC301B |
Uphold the values and principles of public service |
PSPGOV301B |
Wok effectively in the organisation |
PSPGOV302B |
Contribute to workgroup activities |
PSPGOV308B |
Work effectively with diversity |
PSPLEGN301B |
Comply with legislation in the public sector |
Electives |
|
PSPOHS301A |
Contribute to workplace safety |
PMLOHS300A |
Work safely in accordance with defined policies and procedures |
Choose one elective only from the 2 listed above (units are mutually exclusive). |
|
|
|
In addition, Choose four electives : from the units
listed in the following streams.
Choose units from a range of competency streams, or from a single stream such as finance or disability support (with the exception of the generalist area, where a choice of all units coded PSPGOV would result in a generalist Certificate III in Government rather than this specialist qualification).
Generalist
Electives |
|
PSPGOV303B |
Build and maintain internal networks |
PSPGOV305B |
Access and use resources and financial systems |
PSPGOV306B |
Implement change |
PSPGOV307B |
Organise workplace information |
PSPGOV309A |
Address client needs |
PSPGOV310A |
Work in and with small, regional and remote organisations |
PSPGOV311A |
Work with a coach or mentor |
PSPGOV312A |
Use workplace communication strategies |
PSPGOV313A |
Compose workplace documents |
PSPGOV314A |
Contribute to conflict management |
PSPGOV315A |
Give and receive workplace feedback |
COMPETENCY
STREAM - ADMINISTRATION - Electives |
|
PSPPROC302A |
Undertake basic procurement |
BSBADM302A |
Produce text from notes |
BSBADM304A |
Design and develop text documents |
BSBADM305A |
Create and use databases |
BSBEBUS301A |
Search and assess online business information |
BSBEBUS302A |
Use and maintain electronic mail |
BSBCMN307A |
Maintain business resources |
BSBRKG301A |
Control records |
BSBFLM305B |
Support continuous improvement |
BSBFLM311B |
Support a workplace learning environment |
COMPETENCY
STREAM - FINANCE - Electives |
|
BSBEBUS304A |
Buy online |
BSBEBUS307A |
Bank online |
BSBADM308A |
Process payroll |
BSBADM309A |
Process accounts payable and receivable |
BSBADM310A |
Maintain a general ledger |
BSBCMN308A |
Maintain financial records |
FNBFIN62A |
Evaluate and authorise payment requests |
FNBFIN63A |
Process payment documentation |
FNBFIN65A |
Process journal entries |
FNBFIN68A |
Prepare reports for management |
ICAITS024C |
Provide basic system administration |
ICAITS115B |
Maintain equipment and software in working order |
COMPETENCY
STREAM - TECHNOLOGY - Electives |
|
CUSGEN01A |
Use and adapt to changes in technology |
ICAITS030B |
Install software to networked computers |
ICAITS024C |
Provide basic system administration |
ICAITS115B |
Maintain equipment and software in working order |
ICAITU127B |
Support system software |
COMPETENCY
STREAM – DISABILITY SUPPORT - Electives |
|
CHCDIS1C |
Orientation to disability work |
CHCDIS3C |
Provide services to people with disabilities |
CHCDIS12A |
Provide care and support for students with server physical disabilities |
CHCDIS14A |
Support students with additional needs in the classroom |
CHCDIS15B |
Provide behaviour support |
CHCDIS16B |
Provide advanced behaviour support |
CHCDIS17A |
Provide care and support for students with disabilities |
CHCDIS18A |
Support students with special needs |
CHCIC1C |
Interact effectively with children |
CHCRF1C |
Work effectively with families in caring for their child |
COMPETENCY STREAM – LIBRARY SUPPORT
- Electives |
|
CULLB201A |
Assist clients to use an information service effectively |
CULLB202A |
Assist with the maintenance of service area |
CULLB203A |
Develop own information literacy skills |
CULLB205A |
Prepare, process and store resources |
CULLB302A |
Use bibliographic methods |
CULLB303A |
Accession and process resources |
CULLB304A |
Contribute to promotional programs and activities for clients |
CULL305A |
Respond to request from other information providers material |
CULLB307A |
Use multimedia equipment |
COMPETENCY STREAM – SCIENTIFIC
ASSISTANCE - Electives |
|
PMLDATA300A |
Process and record data |
PMLMAIN300A |
Maintain the laboratory fit for purpose |
PMLQUAL300A |
Contribute to the achievement of quality objectives |
PMLSCIG300A |
Operate basic hand blowing equipment |
PMLSCIG301A |
Repair glass apparatus using simple glassblowing equipment |
PMLTEST303A |
Prepare working solutions |
PMLTEST304A |
Prepare culture media |
PMLTEST305A |
Perform aseptic techniques |
PMLTEST306A |
Assist with fieldwork |
PMLTEST307A |
Prepare trial batches for evaluation |
PMLTEST300A |
Perform basic test |
PMLTEST301A |
Perform biological laboratory procedures |
PMLTEST302A |
Calibrate testing equipment and assist with its maintenance |
PMLOHS301A |
Work safely with instruments that emit ionising radiation |
PMLSAMP300A |
Handle and transport samples |
PMLSAMP301A |
Receive and prepare a range of samples for pathology testing |
COMPETENCY STREAM - HOSPITALITY - Electives |
|
THHBCAT02B |
Package prepared foodstuffs |
THHBCAT03B |
Transport and store food in a safe and hygienic manner |
THHBCC11B |
Implement food safety procedures |
THHBKA01B |
Organise and prepare food |
THHBKA03B |
Receive and store kitchen supplies |
THHBKA04B |
Clean and maintain kitchen premises |
THHBCAT06B |
Apply catering control principles |
THHBCC01B |
Use basic methods of cookery |
THHBCC03B |
Prepare stocks, sauces and soups |
THHBCC04B |
Prepare vegetables, eggs and farinaceous dishes |
THHGHS02B |
Clean premises and equipment |
THHBH05B |
Launder linen and guest clothes |
THHBKA02B |
Present food |
THHGHS01B |
Follow workplace hygiene procedures |
COMPETENCY
STREAM – JANITORIAL & GROUNDS - Electives |
|
AUR70508A |
Carry out manual handling operations |
BCCCM2001B |
Use civil construction hand and power tools |
BSBCMN406A |
Maintain business technology |
FPIC2007A |
Maintain chainsaws |
FPIC2011A |
Cross-cut materials with a hand held chainsaw |
NWP229A |
Construct and/or repair minor structures |
PRSSO207A |
Respond to security risk situation |
PRSSO303A |
Determine response to security risk situation |
PSPPROC302A |
Undertake basic procurement |
SRCAQU001A |
Monitor pool water quality |
SRCAQU004A |
Maintain pool water quality |
TDTA2297B |
Participate in stock takes |
TDTD397C |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances |
RTC2304A |
Operate and maintain chainsaws* |
|
|
In addition, Choose one elective: from the above units, and/or from anywhere in this Training Package, packaged at the same level, and/or from any other set of endorsed standards packaged a the same level in accordance with the requirements of those standards, provided that the units selected do not duplicate content covered in any PSP units.
Alternatively, this elective may be drawn from units of competency packaged at Certificate II level.