PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations
About this course
The PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations gives you the relevant knowledge and related practical skills you need to carry out regulatory and compliance investigations in public service organisations. This nationally recognised qualification teaches you how to plan, conduct and complete an investigation, walking you through the entire process including, applying regulatory powers, conducting inspections, interviewing techniques, and finalising the investigation. Learning resources used in the delivery of our PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations are customised to the client/learner operating environment and contextualised to meet the job requirements of learners.
AISIT has delivered this course as an in-house program to organisations across Australia.
This course is currently offered as group or team training.

Course Information
Prior to being accepted for this course:
- You will be required to complete a Pre-Training Review at a satisfactory level.
- You must be employed by a client of AISIT, for whom this course will be delivered as part of your professional development.
- You must be over 18 years of age.
The overall course delivery program is 12 months part time.
Blended learning
Delivered as an in-house program to organisations or group/team training across Australia.
Blended learning and assessments are completed through online e-learning modules, self-paced study, webinars, and face to face practical classroom/workplace-based assessment tasks.
All learning materials are accessed through our dynamic cloud based online e-learning platform via your PC or mobile App.
Contact AISIT to learn more.
To successfully complete this qualification, you must complete:
- 6 core units
- 9 elective units which must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification
Core Units of Competency
- PSPETH002 Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
- PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation
- PSPINV002 Conduct an investigation
- PSPINV003 Finalise an investigation
- PSPREG003 Apply regulatory powers
- PSPREG012 Gather information through interviews
Elective Units of Competency
- BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
- PSPREG005 Assess compliance
- PSPREG006 Produce formal record of interview
- PSPREGO13 Undertake inspections and monitoring
- PSPREG008 Act on Non-compliance
- PSPREG009 Conduct search and seizure
- PSPCRT007 Compile and use official notes
- PSPLEG002 Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
- PSPREG010 Prepare a brief of evidence
Nationally recognised PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
This qualification is recognised within the Australian Qualification’s Framework.
AISIT is accredited to deliver in all Australian states and territories and has delivered this course as an in-house program to organisations or group/team training across Australia.
This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to PSP41512 Certificate IV in Government (Investigation).
AISIT delivers this course as an in-house program to organisations or group/team training across Australia.
For pricing information on group or team training please have your organisation contact us directly at AISIT on:
AISIT has extensive experience in the customisation and tailoring of qualifications and training to specific organisation across Australia.
AISIT undertakes extensive consultation with each client on industry, organisational and learner education needs that relates to the specific workplace environment and any identified operational matters the client would like to be included within the customised learning program.
As an example, AISIT can include specific legislative provisions, and operational and work practices that provides learners with a contextualised approach in their learning.
For group/team training please contact us directly at enquiries@AISIT.com.au or call 1300 124 748.
Recognition of prior learning and credit options are available.
For information on Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning and/or experiences, refer to AISIT’s Credit Transfer and RPL Policy and Procedure or Student Information page.
Course Plan and Delivery
The course has been specifically designed to follow the pathway of conducting an investigation, providing a ‘real life’ learning experience. Each training block integrates the required completion of units of competency (set out in the Course Information section above) with how an actual investigation would be conducted in the workplace.
Below is a typical program of study. All learners will receive an Individual Learner Plan and Course Delivery Schedule which provides a customised study outline as negotiated with your employer. This includes important course information including but not limited to:
- the program units of competency
- sequencing and timing of the course
- course duration
- expected modes of delivery and assessment.
Course Introduction
- Introduction of trainers
- Overview of course and course activities
- Overview of course timelines
- Expectations of learners
- Commencement of learning
Learning Block 1
- Characteristics of Regulatory Compliance
- The Legal System
- Regulatory Powers
- Notetaking
- WHS
- Undertake Inspection and Assess Compliance
- Conduct Search and Seizure
- Gathering and Managing Evidence
Learning Block 2
- Planning and Conducting an Investigation
- Interviewing and Communication
- Taking a Statement from a Witness
- Conducting a Respondent Interview
- Finalise an Investigation
- Develop a Brief of Evidence
Enquire
It’s as easy as contacting us directly at enquiries@AISIT.com.au, call 1300 124 748 or fill in the form below.