Government and Public Sector Training Program

UNE Partnerships offers a range of qualifications from the Public Sector Training Package suited to those employed in a variety of roles across the public sector.



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Diploma of Government


SUITABLE FOR:

those working independently with supervisory responsibility within government departments at local, state or federal level. Ideal for those with a range of diverse responsibilities allowing a range of elective units to suit the specific needs of individuals.

QUICK REFERENCE
Full Qualification: Nationally Recognised TrainingDiploma of Government (PSP50104)
Delivery Options: Corporate Groups only

Customised delivery
  • Learning and development programs customised to meet organisational needs
  • Blended delivery of workshops, tutorials and distance modes
Enrolment: Download Enrolment Form
Candidature: 12 months
Study Workload: 5-10 hours per week
Entry Requirements: Students need to be currently working in a public sector organisation in order to complete the required assessment tasks. No prior qualifications are necessary, although numeracy and literacy at a minimum Year 10 standard are required to demonstrate competencies.
Cost: $POA - Price on Application
All inclusive fee: Comprehensive study package including course guide, study notes, online resources, activities, readings, assessment tools plus full administrative and academic support.
Course Modules :

Students are required to successfully complete the following 11 units:

  • Use complex workplace communication strategies (PSPGOV512A)
  • Monitor and maintain workplace safety (PSPOHS501A)
  • Promote the values and ethos of public sector (PSPETHC501B)
  • Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector (PSPLEGN501B)
  • Promote diversity (PSPGOV505A)
  • Provide leadership (PSPGOV511A)
  • Facilitate change (PSPGOV514A)
  • Manage performance (PSPGOV519A)
  • Support workplace coaching and mentoring (PSPGOV506A)
  • Undertake research and analysis (PSPGOV504B)
  • Develop client services (PSPGOV502B)

Module descriptions

Assessment: The assessment is composed of work-based assignments and satisfactorily fulfilling the requirements of each competency.
Employability Skills: Employability Skills for each qualification have been determined by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). These skills are required to gain employment or establish an enterprise, to progress within an organisation, to expand employment capability, with the aim of achieving individual potential and contributing successfully to organisational strategic outcomes.

These include: communication, team work, problem solving, planning and organising, self-management, learning and technology.

Employability descriptions

Detailed Brochure: Available on request

SKILLS OUTCOME

At the successful completion of this course students will be able to :

  • Understand the values, principles, processes and legislation requirements within the public sector.
  • Apply high level communication skills including an appreciation of diversity in the workplace.
  • Research, evaluate and analyse data collected from various information systems.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Given that some participants may already be able to demonstrate their competence in some units, a recognition of prior learning assessment process is available to acknowledge skills and knowledge that may have been gained through formal and informal training and/or learning, work experience and life experience.