Diploma of Government is a nationally accredited course designed for people working in and with public sector agencies.
The Diploma of Government course provides skills and competencies to ensure personal success through enhanced career prospects and job opportunities and is designed for anyone working as a team leader/manager in the Public Sector, or planning to boost their career prospects or someone wishing to obtain employment in any government department.
You can formalize and enhance your existing skills and develop a new understanding of Government Processes, working with legislation, finance and management skills. There is an inbuilt facility for skills recognition.
Flexible (online) delivery
Training is provided using a mixture of self-paced resources and online activities to provide maximum flexibility for learners.
This mode is especially useful for people who:
- want study to fit into their lifestyle
- have family commitments
- cannot commit to attending a class at the same time each week
Course Structure
The 12 units of this Diploma of Government will be structured in groupings of like learning sets. These are:
Working in Government
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of the public service
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public service
PSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety
Diversity, Communication and Research
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV505A Promote diversity
PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies
BSBFLM507B Manage quality customer service
Staff Management and Communication Skills
BSBMGT506A Recruit, select and induct staff
PSPGOV511A Provide leadership
PSPGOV519A Manage performance
Staff Development Planning
PSPGOV506A Support workplace coaching and mentoring
BSBFLM510B Facilitate and Capitalise on change and Innovation
Financial Planning
PSPFIN401A Use public sector financial processes
BSBFLM513A Manage budgets and financial plans within the work team
Course Units note: PSPFIN401A-Use public sector financial processes; additional elective has been added as it is needed to provide basic understanding of finance within the Public Sector.
For more information about this course please contact the course co-ordinator directly:
Email maureenc-onl@nmit.vic.edu
Phone: 03 9269 1621
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: PSP50104
Campus: Preston.
Duration
Part-time: Available
Modes of Delivery
Classroom, Online, Off-site
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Participants completing the Diploma of Government may gain credits towards the Diploma of Management or the Advanced Diploma of Government.
Career Opportunities
Diploma of Government graduates are highly valued within the Public Sector and some Government Departments are including the qualification in their career path structures.
Entrance Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this qualification however competency at business standard literacy and numeracy.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessments are all work-based, some involve creation of booklets and/or presentations and some are inter-active online activities
Materials
All materials are supplied.
Fees
Local Fees:
Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $7,500
Australian Government subsidised place:
You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.
VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees:
You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Course on hold until after Easter 2010
Units of Study
The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.
| Code | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBFLM503B | Manage Effective Workplace Relations | 60 |
| BSBFLM507B | Manage quality customer service | 60 |
| BSBFLM513A | Manage Bdgets and financial plans within the work team | 70 |
| BSBMGT506A | Recruit, select and induct staff | 50 |
| PSPETHC501B | Promote the ethos of public service | 30 |
| PSPFIN401A | Use public sector financial processes – Additional elective | 30 |
| PSPGOV504B | Undertake Research and Analysis | 60 |
| PSPGOV505A | Promote diversity | 50 |
| PSPGOV506A | Support workplace coaching and mentoring | 50 |
| PSPGOV511A | Provide leadership | 50 |
| PSPGOV512A | Use complex workplace communication strategies | 50 |
| PSPGOV519A | Manage performance | 50 |
| PSPLEGN501B | Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector | 25 |
| PSPOHS501A | Monitor and maintain workplace safety | 70 |
| PSPPM501B | Design complex projects | 80 |
