Government Investigation courses

This skillset combines three units of competency. It involves the skills and knowledge required to:

PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation

Identify and confirm possible non-compliance, and plan and initiate a subsequent investigation. It includes planning and activating evidence collection, identifying witnesses and persons of interest.

PSPINV002 Conduct an investigation

Conduct an investigation under commonwealth and/or jurisdictional law, in accordance with an established investigation plan. It includes gathering and managing evidence, identifying persons of interest, reviewing and reporting on progress and briefing/debriefing relevant personnel.

PSPINV003 Finalise an investigation

Complete, review and report on the results of an investigation. It includes finalising the investigation, handling complaints and appeals, preparing an investigation report and using investigation outcomes.

The PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations is designed for personnel working in operational roles undertaking government investigation related functions, with a particular focus on meeting the ethical and legislative requirements of the public service.

It is suitable for individuals who need to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in specific contexts within the investigations and regulatory compliance environment.

The PSP50416 Diploma of Government Investigations is designed for personnel responsible for the coordination and conduct of investigations.

It is suitable for individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled duties in a government investigations environment.

ACIM has created this tailored program based on nationally recognised units of competency. It has been designed to support those who are performing, or aspiring to perform, the functions of Authorised Officers within Regulatory Agencies. The powers that Authorised Officers may have as part of their role include:

• monitoring compliance in their industry
• assessing applications for approval
• conducting assessments and audits
• enforcing compliance
• investigating incidents and complaints
• providing advice and guidance to drive compliance.

There are 4 core units of competency covered in this program:

• PSPREG003 Apply regulatory powers
• PSPREG008 Act on non-compliance
• PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation
• PSPREG012 Gather information through interviews.

Other additional units may be added to this program as requested.