Diploma of Government Security - PSP50316

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $2648

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Average Course Duration: 7 Months

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Description

This qualification cover the competencies required for independent and self-directed work in the public sector as a practitioner in government security management. It is suitable for individuals who need to apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled duties in a government security environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Society and Culture field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Society and Culture field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Society and Culture field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

42.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers

26.8%

Professionals

13.8%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Society and Culture field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

49.7%

Health Care and Social Assistance

16.9%

Public Administration and Safety

9.3%

Education and Training

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Career Information

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Public Sector Career Pathway

Diploma of Government Security is in the Society and Culture Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Public Sector.

Stream

Security & Personnel Security

Certificate II

Certificate III

Government Security Officer

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Government

Courts

Statutory Compliance

Human Resources & Workplace Relations

Service Delivery

Trade Measurement

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Australian Apprenticeships

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Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

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Units & Packaging

11 units of competency are required for this qualification:

6 core units

5 elective units

Choose 1 elective from Group A Work health safety.

Choose a minimum of 2 electives from Group B General elective units.

Choose the remaining electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the PSP Implementation Guide.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

Core units
PSPETH003	Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPLEG003	Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPSEC011	Assess security risks
PSPSEC012	Develop security risk management plans
PSPSEC013	Implement and monitor security risk management plans
PSPSEC014	Coordinate protective security
Elective units
Group A: Work health safety
BSBWHS401	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
BSBWHS501	Ensure a safe workplace
Group B: General elective units
PSPGEN044	Develop client services
PSPGEN046	Undertake research and analysis
PSPGEN047	Promote diversity
PSPGEN050	Manage conflict
PSPGEN054	Use complex workplace communication strategies
PSPGEN058	Coordinate risk management

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