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Certificate II in Government
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PSP20122
Your work within public administration provides a vital foundation for community service and government operations. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects competencies that lay a foundation for a career in the public sector. The qualification has a particular focus on competencies required in a public service context, but also includes competencies that are transferable to other work contexts. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
PSP20122
Training Package
PSP — Public Sector Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
9 (4 core + 5 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Administrative Services Trainee | Performs entry-level administrative tasks such as handling enquiries and preparing basic reports under supervision. |
| General Clerk (Public Sector) | Manages daily office duties including data entry, filing, and document preparation within a government department. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A current resume detailing your history in government or administrative roles
- ✓Position descriptions for trainee or assistant positions you have held
- ✓Performance reviews or supervisor testimonials confirming your daily duties
Communication & Client Service
- ✓Logs or records of handling client enquiries via phone or counter service
- ✓Samples of professional emails, letters, or basic internal correspondence
- ✓Records of participation in team meetings or collaborative projects
Administrative Operations
- ✓Samples of word-processed documents, basic reports, or data spreadsheets
- ✓Evidence of handling the receipt and dispatch of workplace information
- ✓Records demonstrating the use of standard business software applications
Safety & Public Sector Values
- ✓Signed WHS induction checklists or hazard identification reports
- ✓Evidence of working within public sector legislative frameworks
- ✓Participation records for workplace health and safety meetings
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Public Sector Training Package.
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