Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 1:04 AM AWST
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Writing in Politically Sensitive Context in Government
Writing in Politically Sensitive Context in Government
Skill set
National Code
PSPSS00059
PSPSS00059
State Code
AE805
AE805
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
03/04/2022
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
130
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 03/04/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set provide skills and knowledge required to draft or write reports, or correspondence that need to be crafted to meet the needs of politically sensitive issues.
Pathway Information
Completion of this skill set contributes to PSP40122 Certificate IV in Government.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
Not applicable.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the PSP Public Sector Training Package provide a set of skills for those drafting and writing reports and correspondence of a politically sensitive nature in the public sector.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODW74 | PSPGEN111 | Apply government processes | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODX64 | PSPGEN141 | Compose complex workplace documents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODX50 | PSPGEN149 | Develop and use political nous | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODW82 | PSPGEN105 | Gather and analyse information | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD508 | PSPSS00052 | Writing in Politically Sensitive Context in Government | Skill set |