Diploma of Government
PSP50122
Are you interested in earning the PSP50122 Diploma of Government through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? You may be eligible to receive this qualification based on the work you’ve already done. And, you could do it without having to complete any additional study.
Overview
PSP50122 Diploma of Government is a qualification that reflects the skills and knowledge it takes to perform effectively as a government employee. It examines a spread of skills and knowledge in operating ethically within legislative requirements and environments. This Diploma of Government is relevant to public servants in roles from Commonwealth, State and Local governments.
When we started Churchill Education back in 2006, it was’t very common to see people obtain the Diploma of Government through Recognition of Prior Learning. In the last 5 years, we have seen a real shift in Departments looking at these qualifications as a minimum benchmark for their teams.
In some teams, holding the Diploma of Government is also linked to mandatory pay increases.
After a review was completed in 2022 of all Australia’s Public Sector Package qualifications, the latest and current version of this qualification can be recognised by the code PSP50122.
Public Service Jobs
The earlier qualification was PSP50116 Diploma of Government. Whilst the spirit of the earlier qualification aligned with the latest version, there have been some changes made to ensure that when you graduate with PSP50122 Diploma of Government, you are possessing the range of skills and knowledge that modern workplaces demand.
When we begin to examine the opportunities for public service employment it makes sense that the Diploma of Government has become a more widely recognised qualification.
As a significant and competitive employment opportunity, if you are an experienced public servant it is wise to capitalise on your experience to obtain the PSP50122 Diploma of Government through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Qualification Details
The fees for this qualification are as follows:
Qualification through RPL: $1795
We have a range of payment options available for you including: Bank Transfer, Credit Card and Installment Payment Plans. Find out more here.
How does the RPL process work?
- We conduct a free qualification appraisal and give you a report
- You tell us the qualifications you want and provide work examples
- You receive nationally recognised qualifications!
Let’s step this out a bit more:
Step 1. We conduct a free qualification appraisal and give you a report.
The RPL process begins with a conversation with one of our Skills Recognition Advisors.
- You tell us what you’re looking for and where you want to go
- You provide a few easily accessible documents
- You’ll be sent a report within 48 hours. This will include a breakdown of costs involved and lists the qualifications:
- you could be eligible for right now;
- you could be eligible for if you are able to provide some further work examples (and we’ll share with you what the gaps are and the work examples we’d need); or
- if training would be your best option. We don’t offer the training so we’ll give you some information about how to locate a training organisation who delivers what you are looking for.
This is cost-free and obligation-free.
Step 2. You tell us the qualifications you want and provide work examples.
You can make an informed decision about which qualifications are best for you and your career. Once this is confirmed, we can complete the process.
- We tell you exactly what work examples we need to establish your competency in the units that make up a qualification
- You provide your work examples, then you can sit back and relax!
- We match the work examples to the units. This is called mapping. Other providers may get you to do this yourself.
Step 3. You receive nationally recognised qualifications!
Congratulations! Your experience has been validated and translated into nationally recognised qualifications.
- To save you time, we submit all the paperwork to the government for you. This formalises your qualifications.
- You receive your qualifications though both email and post, within 14 days. Or, with our VIP Fast-Track Service, you can have them in just 7 days.
Are RPL qualifications nationally recognised? Yes.
Churchill Education is a registered training organisation, RTO:31430. This means that we are regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the Australian Government regulatory body for the VET sector.
The qualifications that we offer are nationally recognised, and issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Accordingly, they’re exactly the same as those granted by other educational institutions such as TAFE.
Where could this qualification take you?
The Diploma of Government is available as a generalist qualification and also as a specialisations.
The generalist qualification reflects work in small or regional organisations where your responsibilities have been diverse, rather than within a narrow specialisation.
Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspections)
The workplace inspections specialisation is for those who have been responsible for the investigation and enforcement requirements in any of the following areas: workplace relations, work health and safety, workers’ compensation or injury management.
Core units are mandatory for every student completing the Diploma of Government, regardless of specialisation.
When you look at the core units you can see that these key competencies are valued in government sector functions across the country:
- Writing complex and unique documents
- Promoting and upholding the values and ethos of public service
- Utilising workplace communication strategies
- Upholding and supporting inclusive workplace practices
- Promoting compliance in accordance with legislation affecting the public sector
Once the core units have been addressed, the 6 elective units balance specialist public sector skills and transferable skills.
For example, a specialist government sector skill can be the ability to evaluate and report on workplace legislative compliance requirements.
For example, a transferable skill that is valued outside of the public service is your ability to coordinate resource allocation and usage.
There are no entry requirements for the Diploma of Government.
A total of 11 units of competency must be completed in Diploma of Government. The units of competency required are:
5 core units; plus
6 elective units, consisting of:
• 1 unit from Group A
• 4 units from Group B to E,
• 1 unit from Groups B to E
Any combination of units that meets the packaging rules above can be utilised in awarding the Diploma of Government. Where appropriate, electives can be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation; such as the Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection).
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