Course Level

Certificate III

Certificate III in Government - PSP30116

This qualification allows for the attainment of general competencies for those working in entry level roles in the public sector, with a particular focus on meeting the ethical and legislative requirements of the public service.The generalist qualification covers the skills required to operate in a broad range of public service work activities that are generalist in nature. The court services specialisation covers the skills required by those working at an operational level as a sheriff's officer, bailiff or marshal to carry out the directions of the court and ensure a secure and efficient environment in which the court can function. The border protection specialisation covers the skills required by those working at an operational level in border protection. The protective security specialisation covers the skills required by those working at an operational level in protective security. The personnel vetting specialisation covers the skills required by those working at an entry level in the personnel vetting area of the public sector. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.Additional qualification adviceWhere a defined specialisation is completed as listed below, the resultant testamur can be titled: Certificate III in Government (field of study) e.g. Certificate III in Government (Court services).

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Adelaide City

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Barossa

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Berri

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Elizabeth

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Mount Barker

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Mount Gambier

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Murray Bridge

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Noarlunga

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Port Augusta

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Port Lincoln

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Port Pirie

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Regency

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Victor Harbor

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Whyalla

Flexible Delivery - 12 months

N/A
N/A

Structure

13 units: 4 core; 7 elective

Subjects

  • Implement security risk treatments
  • Create and maintain profiles
  • Secure government assets
  • Undertake routine inspections and monitoring
  • Perform duties to support a hearing
  • Compose workplace documents
  • Maintain security
  • Access and use resources and financial systems
  • Work effectively in the organisation
  • Consign radioactive material
  • Calculate taxes, fees and charges
  • Contribute to health and safety of self and others
  • Identify and treat risks
  • Take custody of and store weapons
  • Maintain security during escort
  • Manage witnesses
  • Gather information through interviews
  • Perform basic radiation measurements
  • Confine small workplace emergencies
  • Comply with legislation in the public sector
  • Conduct search and seizure
  • Compile and check survey plans
  • Use border protection technology equipment
  • Conduct personnel security assessments
  • Identify, prevent and report potential workplace emergency situations
  • Conduct security awareness sessions
  • Respond to workplace emergencies
  • Work safely with radiation-unsealed source equipment
  • Apply regulatory powers
  • Uphold the values and principles of public service
  • Contribute to workgroup activities
  • Conduct searches
  • Undertake government security risk analysis
  • Compile and use official notes
  • Give and receive workplace feedback
  • Undertake information technology security audits
  • Build and maintain internal networks
  • Produce formal record of interview
  • Examine and test firearms
  • Contain incidents that jeopardise safety and security
  • Receive and validate data
  • Address client needs
  • Carry out basic procurement
  • Work with a coach or mentor
  • Work safely with radiation-sealed source equipment
  • Investigate tenure and land use history
  • Handle sensitive information
  • Contribute to conflict management
  • Implement change
  • Support innovation and change through extension
  • Respond to government security incidents
  • Handle and transport radioactive material
  • Audio record court proceedings
  • Work effectively with diversity
  • Operate communications systems and equipment
  • Maintain detector dog proficiency
  • Organise workplace information
  • Maintain workplace safety
  • Conduct patrols
  • Use workplace communication strategies
  • Work in and with small, regional and remote organisations
  • Assist with scientific technical support
  • Undertake scientific/technological research
  • Deploy detector dog

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