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Certificate IV In Government Investigations (PSP40416)

Trusted by more than 100 government agencies and with over 7,500 trained investigators, ICETS sets the standard for regulatory and compliance training. This qualification equips professionals with the skills and expertise to excel in government investigations, regulatory compliance, and enforcement.
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The most streamlined way to get certified in government investigations

ICETS delivers Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416) through our structured course programs, ensuring hands-on, practical training.
Our courses are unique in teaching structured government investigation methodologies alongside the latest regulatory tools for Brief of Evidence preparation and compliance.
While other providers use generalist trainers, ICETS instructors are industry experts in government investigations. They deliver real-world skills that can be applied to regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and large private-sector companies.
This course goes beyond certification. It enhances investigative skills, streamlines processes, and delivers real impact.

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Name Classroom Start Date Classroom End Date Course Cost $2,600
Virtual Classroom 05/2025 (9 day intensive) 19th May to 29th May 2025(ENROLMENT CLOSED) Classroom Start Date: 19/05/2025 Classroom End Date: 29/05/2025 Course Cost $2,600:
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Virtual Classroom 06/2025 (9 day intensive) 2nd to 13th June 2025 (no class on Monday 9th June) Classroom Start Date: 02/06/2025 Classroom End Date: 13/06/2025 Course Cost $2,600:
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Virtual Classroom 07/2025 (9 day intensive) 16th to 26th June 2025 Classroom Start Date: 16/06/2025 Classroom End Date: 26/06/2025 Course Cost $2,600:
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Virtual Classroom 08/2025 (10 day intensive) 7th to 18th July 2025. Classroom Start Date: 07/07/2025 Classroom End Date: 18/07/2025 Course Cost $2,600:
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Virtual Classroom 09/2025 (10 day intensive) 28th July to 8th August 2025 – Copy Classroom Start Date: 28/07/2025 Classroom End Date: 08/08/2025 Course Cost $2,600:
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Virtual Classroom 10/2025 (10 day intensive) 1st to 12th September 2025 Classroom Start Date: 01/09/2025 Classroom End Date: 12/09/2025 Course Cost $2,600:
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Virtual Classroom 11/2025 (10 day intensive) week one 15th to 19th September & week two 13th to 17th October 2025. Classroom Start Date: 15/09/2025 Classroom End Date: 17/10/2025 Course Cost $2,600:
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Virtual Classroom 12/2025 (10 day intensive) week one 20th to 24th October & week two 3rd to 7th November 2025 Classroom Start Date: 20/10/2025 Classroom End Date: 07/11/2025 Course Cost $2,600:
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Virtual Classroom 13/2025 (10 day intensive) week one 10th to 21 November 2025 Classroom Start Date: 10/11/2025 Classroom End Date: 21/11/2025 Course Cost $2,600:
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Virtual Classroom 14/2025 LAST ONE FOR 2025 (10 day intensive) 1st to 12th December 2025 Classroom Start Date: 01/12/2025 Classroom End Date: 12/12/2025 Course Cost $2,600:
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Certificate IV in Government Investigations Distance Learning Program Classroom Start Date: Continuous Enrollment Classroom End Date: 12 Months from enrollment date Course Cost $2,100:
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Darwin CBD (in-person) 10 day intensive classroom 18th to 29th August 2025 Classroom Start Date: 18/08/2025 Classroom End Date: 29/08/2025 Course Cost $3,200:
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What will you learn?

Gain the skills to plan, conduct, and finalise investigations while meeting legislative and ethical standards.
With flexible learning options—including face-to-face, virtual, and distance learning—this course offers a structured path to certification.
You’ll understand your roles and responsibilities as an investigator, and you’ll learn how to exercise your regulatory powers lawfully.
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The advantages of getting certified with ICETS

  • Get the qualification to pursue your investigation career – that means promotions and higher salaries
  • Sharpen your investigative skills – Gain the expertise to conduct professional investigations that drive real outcomes
  • Expand your opportunities – This nationally recognised qualification is valued across Commonwealth and State regulatory agencies, opening doors to diverse career paths
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Flexible learning pathways

Face-to-face (F2F) training

  • 10 day classroom program, delivered over two consecutive weeks (Monday to Friday)
  • Covers 13 units of competency in class, with 2 units completed online
  • Standard class size: 15 students
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Virtual classroom training

  • Live, interactive training over two consecutive weeks (Monday to Friday). Course is delivered in real time with an instructor.
  • Covers 13 units of competency live, with 2 units completed online
  • Standard class size: 10 students
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Full distance learning

  • Complete the course at your own pace with online support
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In-house training for organisations

  • Available for government agencies and regulatory bodies
  • Can be customised to align with specific organisational needs
  • Terms, conditions, and fees apply
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Units of competency

The following is an indicative list of units delivered in public courses.
Units numbered 1 to 13 form the curriculum in the F2F and VC timetable and units 14 and 15 are completed entirely online.
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S.No Unit Type Unit Code Units
1 CORE PSPREG003 Apply regulatory powers
2 ELECT PSPREG005 Assess Compliance
3 ELECT PSPREG013 Undertake Inspections and Monitoring
4 CORE PSPINV001 Plan and Initiate an Investigation
5 CORE PSPINV002 Conduct an Investigation
6 ELECT PSPREG009 Conduct Search and Seizure
7 ELECT PSPCRT007 Compile and use official notes
8 CORE PSPREG012 Gather information through interviews
9 ELECT PSPREG006 Produce formal record of interview
10 ELECT PSPREG008 Act on non-compliance
11 ELECT PSPREG010 Prepare a Brief of Evidence
12 CORE PSPINV003 Finalise an investigation
13 ELECT PSPREG011 Give evidence
14 CORE PSPETH002 Uphold & Support the values & principles of the public service
15 ELECT BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety

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What ICETS students say about our courses

FT

Overseas student Soloman Island Ombudsman
“This course had me learnt a lot of things from the course materials, assignments and our very knowledgeable and experience facilitator, Gavin. With what I had learnt in this ICETS training, I hope that in the near future I will be a competent leader and investigator. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be enrolled in this program with ICETS. This had been tense, but a training that is worth doing. So on behalf of myself and my family, we would like to thank you.”

CB

TAFE NSW
“I really enjoyed the combination of theory and practice on line learning. I haven’t experienced it before and was pleasantly surprised.”

CLF

Queensland Public Trustee
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Great experience Nadine was a fantastic lecturer, and her passion and knowledge of the course content really shone through. I really appreciated her professional and personable style.

MB

Clayton Utz
Nadine’s dynamic facilitation and attention to detail make her an outstanding educator, and I would strongly recommend her for future courses.

MP

Department of Home Affairs
Though there was a lot of content to cover in the nine days, the lecturer, Ronni made it very easy and pleasant to follow, it was well communicated and explained, lots of good practical examples, lots of interaction with other students. It exceeded my expectations because of the practical approach, and real case scenarios. I have done other courses with other providers and this one was the best.

Anonymous

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The course was such an awesome experience! the participants were professional and Ronnie provided so much context to real examples that made the content easy to understand and digest. definitely the best experience doing additional study virtually.

Anonymous

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Ronni was exceptional. She was extremely engaging and made some rather dry topics as interesting as possible. She was very approachable and easy to understand.

CD

Department of Justice WA
Ronnie was one of the best facilitators I’ve had throughout my many education experiences. She clearly has a true passion for helping others understand investigations, was knowledgeable and very approachable.

GL

Department of Climate Change, Energy and Environment
Due to two exceptional instructors, I learned so much and was not overwhelmed, although there was a large amount of content.

HS

Ombudsman NSW
We moved through a lot of content without compromising on quality – we had the opportunity to test our understanding in conversation and practice.

Anonymous

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The classroom experience was great, the timing of lessons was well managed, and the course-work was interesting and engaging. I didn’t feel bored or disinterested at any point, which is excellent considering it’s a virtual classroom.

Anonymous

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Ronni was a fantastic facilitator! Everything was incredibly well-explained in an engaging manner. Ronni’s personal experience adds a great layer of depth to the course delivery, with a great light-hearted energy and humour mixed in throughout.

GB

Private
Both excellent and it was great to see how aligned they were in many ways. Having the two presenters meant that there were useful insights from two very different backgrounds.

TM

Department of Attorney-General NT
Excellent, both Nadine and Ronni were very knowledgeable and due to their past employment were able to draw on past experience to provide scenarios and context to course materials. I would say this has probably been the best training I have attended!

JA

NT Government
The trainers were very engaging and helpful and provided a safe space for asking questions and to speak up if you didn’t understand. Marking of assessments was super quick and the feedback given was very encouraging.

Anonymous

Department of Premier and Cabinet, First People State Relations Vic
Nadine and Ronni were a fantastic duo and really complimented each other. I really enjoyed the practical activities, working in pairs and teamwork. The classroom was calm and conducive to learning, we were happy to ask for more information if needed. Although quite intensive, the trainers and the other students did a great job of keeping the content interesting and participants engaged.

GM

Department of Premier and Cabinet, First People State Relations Vic
Nadine and Ronnie were really great! They were very generous with their time and endlessly knowledgeable. Really appreciate their dedication and support.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to complete the Cert IV?

You can complete Cert IV in 9 – 10 days. You can either do it with face to face in-person courses. Or, you can choose the “virtual classrooms”, where you attend the class from home.

Typically, classes run Monday – Friday over 2 consecutive weeks. But we do have other flexible options – please book a call to discuss further.

Students can also learn at their own pace, with our distance learning option. In this case, each course unit takes about 4-5 hours to complete and there are 15 units in the course. You can study at a time convenient to you.

Yes! Please fill out the form and we’ll call you to discuss your options.
Yes! Please fill out the form and we’ll call you to discuss your options.

The course involves 15 units and a total of 34 assessments.

If you undertake our face-to-face in person course or virtual classroom, we allocate time in the course to complete the assessments, so there is no “homework”.

Student support is only a phone call or email away.
The course fee depends on the learning pathway you select. Please fill out the form and we’ll call you to discuss your options.
Yes we do offer payment plans! Please fill out the form and we’ll call you to organise this.
The Certificate IV in Government Investigations is aimed at an operational level. This qualification is the recommended course for operational investigators. The Diploma covers managerial aspects over operational skills. The Certificate IV in Government Investigations is not a prerequisite for the Diploma. Students wanting to enrol in the Diploma who have not completed the Certificate IV in Government Investigations qualification ideally will have advanced knowledge of operational investigative practices.
Yes you can RPL one or all units of competency in a qualification on our scope. You may RPL up to three units of competency whilst being enrolled in a course, without incurring any additional fees. Application of a full RPL of the Certificate IV in Government Investigations qualification costs $2,325.

After we have received your request for RPL, ICETS will email a pack which is made up of two separate documents. The first document details the competency requirements for every unit in the course package. The second document is the RPL application form. The application form is to be completed by the applicant addressing the requirements detailed in the form including evidence of competency for the unit/s you are applying for. The application form along with all indexed evidence is emailed back to ICETS for evaluation. Payment for an RPL application does not guarantee the application will be successful.

Applicants will have up to three attempts to prove competency.

From the commencement of the course, you have 12 months to complete the Certificate IV in Government Investigations. Enrolment extensions cost $250 for three months.

No, unless you have completed and passed all units of competency, you will not receive your qualification. Students will be provided time in the program timetable for assessment work.
According to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) the combined nominal hours for the units of competency in ICETS Certificate IV in Government Investigations qualification is 680 hours. However, the nominal hours required to complete the qualification will vary from student to student.

For Individuals: We do not offer discounts on course fees, however, payment plans are available.

For specific organisation training programs: Discounts are offered for programs with 10 or more enrolments in a single transaction.

No, unfortunately we don’t have any government funding available as ICETS is a private Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Yes, we offer personalised payment plans which require an initial deposit and then an agreed amount every month until the course fee is paid in full. The standard monthly fee is $500 with a variety of initial deposit amounts on offer. Note, ICETS will not issue a qualification if course fees are outstanding.
We have several payment options available to choose from once you have enrolled. Options available are electronic funds transfer, debit or credit card or payment plan. ICETS uses the secure EZYPAY payment portal. Full distance learning students who have not elected to pay their course fee via a payment plan must pay the full course fee before access to courseware will be provided.