About This Course

This qualification is designed for public sector professionals and contractors who need to assess
the suitability of people for trusted roles and access. You will learn how to conduct personnel
security assessments, handle sensitive information and apply ethics, legislation and policy in
day-to-day vetting practice.

The course builds practical capabilities to identify and treat risk factors, produce defensible
written reports, and support government agencies and sponsors to meet their obligations under
the Protective Security Policy Framework.

Who Should Do This Course?

PSP40316 – Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting) is ideal for staff working
in, or moving into, personnel screening and suitability assessment roles that support security
clearances and workforce integrity.

Ideal Candidates Include

• Vetting analysts/officers, HR security advisers and insider-risk or integrity practitioners
• Staff moving into AGSVA-aligned personnel screening and suitability assessment roles
• Contractors supporting government entities that sponsor and manage security clearances

What You’ll Learn

• Conduct personnel security assessments and gather information through structured interviews
• Analyse risk factors and produce defensible, complex workplace documents and reports
• Apply public sector ethics, handle sensitive information and manage conflict professionally

Course Structure & Packaging Rules

Total: 14 units = 3 core + 11 electives

You must complete one Work Health & Safety elective and
a minimum of six electives from Group B (Personnel Vetting). Remaining electives
can be selected from Groups C/D or other approved units at the same AQF level, in line with
PSP40316 packaging rules.

Course Structure

How You’ll Study

• 100% online and self-paced, with trainer support and practice interview activities
• Includes ASA LMS access, Student Handbook and help desk support
• RTO 30547 • Nationally recognised training

Assessment

• Knowledge checks and case-based tasks aligned to PSP40316 requirements
• Structured interviews and simulations, risk assessments and written evidence portfolios

Entry Requirements

• No formal prerequisites apply to this qualification and licensing is not required at the time
  of publication.
• Relevant public sector or workplace exposure is recommended to help you contextualise learning
  and assessment.

Career Outcomes

• Vetting analyst/officer or security clearance assessor (agency or contractor)
• Personnel security adviser or insider-risk/integrity analyst
• Some roles require an AGSVA security clearance. Training does not grant a clearance; clearances
  are issued to eligible, sponsored applicants under the PSPF.

Pathways

• Progress to PSP50416 Diploma of Government Investigation, PSP50716 Diploma of Fraud Control or
  broader PSP public sector programs.