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Diploma of Government (Management) PSP51112
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Qualification Snaphot
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Nationally Recognised: YES
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Qualification Code: PSP51112
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Number of units: 11
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Delivery Method: Online, Corporate Workshops, Skills Recognition (RPL)
Overview
The Diploma of Government (Management) PSP51112 is aimed at those managing within the public sector. The qualification recognises the skills and knowledge required for those managing people in a wide range of context in government.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to have access to a workplace within the public sector, this may include a previous workplace, as long as the skills can still be applied in a simulated manner. School leavers will not be enrolled into this qualification.
There are two main pathways into this qualification
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1Relevant qualification
There are no pre-requisite qualifications required for this course. However there are a number of other qualifications from industry areas such as Business, Health and Safety etc where units can be used to supplement the requirements. If you have completed any courses at a Certificate IV or Diploma level please notify Scope Admin upon your enrolment. Many participants of this program are tertiary qualified professionals currently or seeking to work in the public sector. If you would like to discuss your acceptance based upon your existing qualifications please contact our friendly team.
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2Work Experience
Many students enter this qualification without holding an existing qualifications. As the programs are designed based upon the work environment, experience within that environment is an acceptable point of entry. In regards to the Diploma of Government (Management) PSP51112, this may include but not limited to experience within a public sector environment, either this may be either as a supervisor or manager etc. If you would like to discuss your acceptance based upon your existing experience please contact our friendly team.
Time investment
The amount of effort and time required for this qualification is based upon your existing skills and experience (find out more on how competency based learning works). It is suggested that the course take approximately 500 hours of learning. However we find that due to our learner profile and the methods by which our programs are structured this is rarely the case. As a guide:
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Little to no previous experience
200-500 hours
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6 months or less experience in a public sector environment
50-300 hours
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6 Months to 2 years experience in a public sector environment
20-100 hours
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2 years plus experience in a public sector environment
30 minutes (through RPL) to 50 hours
We provide students with the ability to complete the Diploma of Government (Management) PSP51112 over a one year period; however we find that the average time is between 3 to 6 months. During that time there is a large variance in the amount of time each student spends working on the qualification. Please contact our staff if you would like an estimate based upon your individual situation
Course Benefits
Upon successful completion of 11 chosen units, participants will be awarded the Diploma of Government (Management) PSP51112. The Diploma in Government (Management) is highly regarded as the industry standard in the recognition of those who have demonstrated the ability to manage others effectively within a public sector environment.
Participants will undertake learning to sharpen their skills (as per key skills section) as well as the opportunity to apply concepts to work-based situations. This will provide participants with the skills they need to work effectively within a government role as well as the confidence to apply them in a practical setting.
Key Skills
Broadly the Diploma of Government (Management) confirms to an employer your application of the following skills within a public sector Public Sector environment:Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Initiative and enterprise, Planning and Organising, Self-management, Learning and Technology skills.
Further information is contained within each of the units.
Units
The Diploma of Government (Management) PSP51112 requires the completion of 11 units. The following are those selected by Scope Training in consultation with industry. Alternative units can be selected, please contact our friendly team to arrange.
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1PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
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2PSPGOV502B Develop client services
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3PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
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4PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies
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5PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
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6PSPGOV519A Manage performance
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7PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety
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8PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
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9BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
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10BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement
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11BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan
Further Opportunities
Employment opportunities
The Diploma of Government (Management) conveys to employers that the holder has practically demonstrated the skills and knowledge to work effectively within a Public Sector environment. Furthermore a qualification from Scope Training advocates that the learner has demonstrated the ability to apply these skills in a work context, reassuring employers of job-readiness.
Job Roles include: Supervisor, Manager and many more specialist roles based upon the chosen units.
Education Pathways
After successful completion of the Diploma of Government (Management) further educational pathways include:
Diploma of Government Management, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Management as well as opening the door to many other qualifications.
Delivery
The Diploma of Government (Management) is delivered nationally through Online, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as well as corporate workshops.