Getting started in government

GP502 - Government and Procurement Short Course

Getting started in government

A brief introductory course outlining the essentials of Government Fundamentals, this short course empowers the learner with the requisite confidence, skills and knowledge to understand these requirements within the workplace.

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Overview

Course Fees

$1,950
Duration

Up to 6 months
Delivery

Individual students (online)

A short course can be a great way to improve your skills quickly and improve your prospects when applying for a new job or promotion!

Government Fundamentals are the foundation blocks for managers, supervisors and team leaders who are required to apply their skills and knowledge to promote and apply government requirements in promoting the values and ethos of public service, public sector legislation compliance and government processes.

Learning the fundamentals of Government in this short course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand these government requirements.

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Study at your own pace, anywhere at anytime

Expert trainers

Subject matter experts offering support during your online experience

Study Online

Access to our online community of students and trainers

Great Support

Support in balancing your work/life and study

Outcomes Future Jobs Entry Requirements Pathways Units

Graduate Outcomes

On successful completion of this short course, you will have the skills and knowledge to:

promote ethical standards
assist staff to avoid conflicts of interest
model and foster integrity or conduct
encourage compliance with legislative requirements
monitor compliance with legislative requirements
apply information relating to the machinery of Government
apply knowledge of organisational functions
apply knowledge of protocols.

Future Job Outcomes

Ethical Standards Officer
Compliance Officer
Systems Administrator.

Recommended Education

Year 12; OR
Certificate IV level qualification; OR
Language, literacy, and numeracy evaluation.

Recommended Work Experience

Currently working as a Public Sector Manager; OR
3 + years of RELEVANT work experience; OR
5 + years of ANY work experience.

Pathways

UNE Partnerships

The units in this short course form part of the Diploma of Government, which students may chose to enrol in to further their career education.

Units of Competency

Students upon successful completion of these three units of competency in this short course will receive a Statement of Attainment.

PSPETH008 Promote the values and ethos of public service

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote ethical standards to assist staff avoid conflicts of interest and to model and foster integrity.

PSPLEG007 Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote compliance with legislation in the public sector.

BSBWRT411 Write complex documents

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents.

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We are one of Australia’s most progressive training organisations with the backing of Australia’s highest-rated online university – the University of New England.

Our flexible courses will help you to develop the skills required by a rapidly evolving workplace.