Course Overview
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| Course Code: | C811 (National ID: PSP41204) | |
| Careers: | Program or Project Administrator, Public Servant - State Government | |
| Duration: | Duration may be flexible. | |
| How: | Work based | |
| Where: | PERTH CAMPUS - Building 125 ABERDEEN STREETNORTHBRIDGE6003 | |
| International study available: | No | |
| Online study available: | No | |
| Uni pathway available: | No | |
About the course
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This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to design, manage and close simple projects. You'll learn how to deliver and monitor a service to clients, contribute to workplace safety, uphold and support the values and principles of public service and value diversity.
Central's courses in Government will allow you to experience a real government environment and will let you specialise in areas of your interest. You'll gain comprehensive insight and experience in Government procedures and practices and learn and apply basic Government values and principles. With one of our Government qualifications you could work in various public sector organisations in basic to advanced roles.
View our brochure to see the career pathways for our government courses.
Where this course can lead you
A career in government provides great job security in an organisation that gives you plenty of room to move. These flexible and hands-on careers will open up a range of opportunities and expose you to a broad range of industries.
Your Certificate IV in Government (Project Management) prepares you for roles such as:
Your Certificate IV in Government (Project Management) opens the door for further qualifications at Central such as the Diploma of Government (Project Management). With a higher qualification you can improve earning potential and specialise in certain areas.
Skills you will gain from this course
Central's Government qualifications provide you with specialised skills to take on various paths in the public sector. By studying at Central you'll benefit from our strong industry connections and experienced lecturers who will provide you with skills that will see you entering the workforce with confidence and the drive to succeed.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Design and manage simple projects
Close simple projects
Deliver a service to clients
Adhere to and apply government processes
Process accounts
Implement safety procedures
Your Certificate IV in Government gives you the skills to begin an exciting career in the public sector and Government or for further study at Central.
Connected with industry
Some organisations where Local Government students have worked are:
City of Armadale
City of Melville
City of Perth
We also ensure our industry partners are involved in the development of our courses and curriculum, so the skills you obtain are relevant in the workforce. One of our Local Government partners is WALGA (Western Australian Local Government Association).
Central's focus on industry relevancy means practical course content geared towards getting you a career. It also means you have an opportunity to network with real professionals who could increase your chances of employment during or after study.
Course Structure
| Plan: | C811 - CU1103 - PSC | |
| Description: | Complete 15 units: 10 core and 5 elective units | |
Available Groups
Title: GROUP 01 - CORE UNITS
Description: Learners to complete ten (10) core units
| Number | National ID | Title |
| C7986 | PSPETHC401A | Uphold and support the values and principles of public service |
| C8012 | PSPGOV402B | Deliver and monitor service to clients |
| C8018 | PSPGOV408A | Value diversity |
| C8022 | PSPGOV412A | Use advanced workplace communication strategies |
| C8027 | PSPGOV417A | Identify and treat risks |
| C8032 | PSPGOV422A | Apply government processes |
| C8228 | PSPPM401B | Design simple projects |
| C8229 | PSPPM402B | Manage simple projects |
| C8230 | PSPPM403B | Close simple projects |
| C8241 | PSPPOL404A | Support policy implementation |
Title: GROUP 03 - ELECTIVE UNITS
Description: Learners to complete four (4) elective units. For Traineeships, workbased units may be negotiated.
Title: GROUP 02 - ELECTIVE UNITS
Description: Learners to complete one (1) elective unit
| Number | National ID | Title |
| C8064 | PSPOHS301A | Contribute to workplace safety |
| C8065 | PSPOHS401B | Implement workplace safety procedures and programs |
Getting into this course
The Application Process
The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.
Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying.
Visit our apply, enrol and pay guide
Recognition of Prior Learning
Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.
Find out more here