Learning and Assessment Strategy (LAS)

RTO Name: The Victoria Police

Qualification: PSP30116 - Certificate III in

Government

Date Implemented: 03 09 2019

The LAS provides a structure for the delivery of a program of learning and assessment which
results in a nationally recognised qualification. As well as stating the desired outcomes, it outlines
the units to be undertaken, the structure of the course, an assessment summary, resources to be
used and other assessment and validation processes.

Disclaimer
The format of this LAS is based on a template developed by Velg Training in consultation with
ASQA.

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Contents
1. Qualification Overview...............................................................................................3
1.1 Identifying Information.............................................................................................3
1.2 Qualification Packaging Rules....................................................................................3
1.3 Units of Competency.................................................................................................4
1.4 Clients.....................................................................................................................4
2. Course Delivery...........................................................................................................5
2.1 Environment & Facilities............................................................................................5
2.2 Duration...................................................................................................................5
2.3 Mode of Delivery......................................................................................................5
2.4 Pathways.................................................................................................................6
2.5 Entry Requirements..................................................................................................6
3 Course Structure & Delivery Plan...............................................................................7
3. Assessment.................................................................................................................7
3.1 Evidence Gathering Techniques.................................................................................7
4. Human Resources.......................................................................................................9
5. Industry Consultation...............................................................................................10
7. Review of Training and Assessment Strategy (LAS)............................................................11

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1. Qualification Overview

1.1 Identifying Information

This section states the information identifying the RTO and the training components, as
well as the person authorising the use of the strategy document.

RTO Name The Victoria Police

RTO Provider Number 4578

Training Package Code PSP

Training Package Title Public Sector Training Package

Version (Release) of Relaese 1

Training Package

Qualification Code PSP30116

Qualification Title Certificate III in Government (Court Services)

Delivery Period 30 July 2020

Contact Person David Eade

Contact Details david.eade@police.vic.gov.au

Authorised By Mr Kevin Casey

1.2 Qualification Packaging Rules

Based on information available from www.training.gov.au the following packaging rules
apply for completion of this qualification:

Total Number of Units 13

Number of Core Units 4

Number of Elective 9
Units

Other notes (imported Nil

units, levels of units,
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etc)

1.3 Units of Competency

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below will be delivered for
this qualification. The code and title of each unit is provided as well as an indication of
core, elective (Elec), pre-requisite (Pre)/co-requisite (Co) and licensing requirements (Lic).

Code Title Core Elec Pre Co Lic

PSPETH001 Uphold the values and principles of

public service

PSPGEN015 Work effectively with diversity

PSPGEN019 Use workplace communication

strategies

PSPLEG001 Comply with legislation in the public

sector

BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety

PSPCRT002 Perform duties to support a hearing

PSPCRT007 Compile and use official notes

CSCSAS001 Maintain security

PUAOPE002B Operate communications systems and

equipment

CSCTRA001 Maintain security during escort

CSCSAS010 Conduct searches

PSPGEN038 Identify and treat risks

PSPSEC009 Handle sensitive information

Description of
licensing
requirements (if
indicated above)

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1.4 Clients
The target participants for this course are

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2. Course Delivery

2.1 Environment & Facilities

The environment where the qualification will be delivered includes:

Institutional delivery

Simulated work/industry environment

Work in industry/work placement

Other (specify)

The simulated work environment will be achieved by (provide examples/descriptions):

The location of training facilities for this target group will be (list all addresses and type of facility
e.g., library, computer room, commercial kitchen, etc):

2.2 Duration

The course will be delivered over approximately ___ total hours, delivered as ______ (hours per
week, month, term, semester, year).

2.3 Mode of Delivery

Delivery will mainly be:

Face to face

Online

Correspondence

On-the-job (indicate number of days/hours -      )

Combination (describe)      

Other (describe)      

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2.4 Pathways

Study Pathways

The further study pathways available to learners who undertake this qualification include:

Employment Pathways

The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

2.5 Entry Requirements

The specific course entry requirements are (for example, LLN, technology skills or pre-requisite
qualifications):

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3 Course Structure & Delivery Plan
The units of competency will be delivered as:

Stand-alone units

Clusters of units

Combination of stand-alone and clustered

The table below provides a description of the theme or topic and sequencing of units throughout the program. It also outlines the delivery schedule,
the learning materials required, the mode (face-to-face, online, workplace, etc) and the hours required. An indication is given if assessment will occur
(refer to assessment section for more information)

Phase Topic/Theme Unit/s of Delivery Hours Resources Required Assessment

Competency (Code) Mode (Y/N)

1. Uphold the values and principles of public PSPETH001 Y

service

2. Work effectively with diversity PSPGEN015 Y

3. Use workplace communication strategies PSPGEN019 Y

4. Comply with legislation in the public sector PSPLEG001 Y

5. Maintain workplace safety BSBWHS301 Y

6. Perform duties to support a hearing PSPCRT002 Y

7. Compile and use official notes PSPCRT007 Y

Phase Topic/Theme Unit/s of Delivery Hours Resources Required Assessment
Competency (Code) Mode (Y/N)

8. Maintain security CSCSAS001 Y

9. Operate communications systems and PUAOPE002B Y

equipment

10. Maintain security during escort CSCTRA001 Y

11. Conduct searches CSCSAS010 Y

12. Identify and treat risks PSPGEN038 Y

13. Handle sensitive information PSPSEC009 Y

3. Assessment
3.1 Evidence Gathering Techniques
The following table provides a general overview of the evidence gathering techniques that will be used to assess each unit of competency.
Assessors have flexibility in selecting which techniques or tools they will use to gather sufficient evidence, in a range of contexts, to meet the
requirements of the training package and made a decision regarding competence. More detailed information regarding the assessment of
each unit of competency and associated mapping can be found in the assessment planners for each unit which are saved on the network in
the following location:

Technique Legend
Examples of techniques may include observation of performance, questioning, workbooks, practical tasks, simulation, interviews, third party
reports, etc. The techniques used for this qualification and target group are as follows:

A
B
C
D
E
F

Assessment Matrix
Unit Code Unit Title Technique (refer to legend)
A B C D E F Other Notes
 Unit Code Unit Title Technique (refer to legend)
A B C D E F Other Notes

4. Human Resources

Staff Matrix

Staff Member/s Trainer Assessor Train/Assess Vocational Qualification Training arrangements (team Units of Competency
Qualification teaching, working under Delivering/Assessing
supervision, etc)

5. Industry Consultation
During the development of the Learning and Assessment Strategy (LAS), effective consultation with industry organisations has occurred. The
following representatives were involved in the consultation process:

Industry Organisation Representative Name Contact Details Date of consultation Nature of comment/feedback
(Email | Tel)
7. Review of Training and Assessment Strategy (LAS)
This LAS will be reviewed as required by changes to the Training Package, organisational resources and client needs. A systematic approach
will also be used to review the TAS on an annual basis and any recommended changes will be discussed by trainers, assessors, the RTO
Manager and Management Team. These changes will be implemented when/if approved.