Nationally Recognised Training


Diploma of Government (Investigation)

This specialist qualification covers the competencies required of persons responsible for the coordination and conduct of investigations. 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 Diploma in Government (Investigation), 8 of which are mandatory core units and 3 are the candidates choice electives

Core Units - Mandatory

PSPETHC501B

Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOV503B

Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOV512A

Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPLEGN501B

Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREG502A

Coordinate investigation processes

PUAPOL024A

Conduct investigations

PUAPOL028A

Manage investigation information processes

PUAPOL030A

Review and evaluate major investigations

Electives

PSPOHS501A

Monitor and maintain workplace safety

PUAPOL001A

Maintain operational safety

Choose 1 Elective only from the 2 listed above (units are mutually exclusive).

In addition, choose 2 Electives: 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 units selected do not duplicate content covered in any PSP units.

Alternatively , one of these two Electives may be drawn from units of competency packaged at Certificate IV level.

Please note that the following Electives are of particular relevance to Fraud Investigators:

PSPFRAU501B

Communicate fraud control awareness

PSPFRAU502B

Anticipate and detect possible fraud activity