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.

AISIT has extensive experience in the customisation and tailoring of qualifications and training programs to meet the specific needs of organisations across Australia. Extensive consultation is undertaken with each client to identify industry requirements, organisational priorities, and learner education needs relevant to the specific workplace environment, including any operational matters to be incorporated into the customised learning program.

Learning resources used in the delivery of the PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations are customised to the client and learner operating environment and are carefully contextualised to align with the job requirements of participants, supporting practical application in the workplace.

AISIT delivers tailored, flexible programs designed to meet the needs of businesses, organisations, and government agencies across Australia.

This course is offered exclusively as in-house 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.

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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 offers this course as an in-house program for group or team training to businesses, organisations, and government agencies across Australia.

Minimum participant numbers required.

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.

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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

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It’s as easy as contacting us directly at enquiries@AISIT.com.au, call 1300 124 748 or fill in the form below.