For Biosecurity Officers

Course LOCATIONS AND DATEs:

Course : 5 days Compliance and Regulatory Training

Face-to-Face Training at Port Macquarie

  • Workshop 2: 23 - 27 March 2026

  • Location: Port Macquarie

  • Registration close: 21 Feb 2026

  • Course fee: $2,300 (GST-free)

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Delivery Locations

ACFEC has the capacity to deliver courses across NSW.  If the current locations are unsuitable for attendance, with sufficient interest ACFEC can organise another course. The minimum number of learners for a course is 14.  

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5 days Compliance and Regulatory Training

for New BiOSECURITY Officers Authorised under the Biosecurity Act 2015 - 5 days course

Course Overview

Compliance and Regulatory Training for Authorised Officers (Biosecurity)

This 5-day Compliance and Regulatory Training program is designed for Weed Officers and Authorised Officers operating under the Biosecurity Act 2015. The course provides practical, skills-based training to support officers in carrying out compliance, enforcement, and investigation functions confidently, lawfully, and effectively.

The program focuses on the real-world application of legislative powers and responsibilities. Participants will develop a clear understanding of the Biosecurity Act 2015, associated statutory tools, and operational requirements, with training delivered by experienced practitioners using realistic scenarios and case studies.

Throughout the five days, participants will strengthen their capability in planning and conducting investigations, gathering and managing evidence, and engaging professionally with regulated parties in the field. Emphasis is placed on procedural fairness, decision-making, conflict management, and officer safety.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Interpret legislation and identify elements of offences under the Biosecurity Act 2015

  • Plan, initiate, and conduct compliance and investigation activities

  • Gather, preserve, and manage evidence, including continuity of evidence

  • Conduct interviews and obtain statements in accordance with legal requirements

  • Apply statutory powers, timeframes, and delegations appropriately

  • Understand certificates of authority and the use of biosecurity directions

  • Manage conflict and maintain safety during field interactions

  • Prepare professional reports, records, and briefs of evidence

This course is ideal for officers seeking to build foundational capability, refresh existing knowledge, or strengthen compliance and investigation skills in a biosecurity regulatory environment.

    • To enrol, you’ll simply need to provide evidence of your current role or engagement with a public sector body.  

    • Must be 18 years or over.

    • Successful completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) test.

    All our courses require an LLND assessment, and ACFEC will contact you via email with details about this process.

    For more information or to access an LLND skill level test before starting your studies, please contact ACFEC at admin@acfec.edu.au.

    • PSPGEN113 Identify and treat risks

    • PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation

    • PSPINV004 Conduct an investigation

    • PSPREG033 Apply regulatory powers

    • PSPREG034 Assess compliance

    • PSPREG038 Give evidence

  • Assessment will be conducted in accordance with the assessment guidelines outlined in the Public Sector Training Package. 

    Assessment tools include:

    • practical exercises;

    • contextualised workplace simulation that is embedded into the sessions;

    • short-answer questions to test underpinning knowledge.

Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416)

for New BiOSECURITY Officers Authorised under the Biosecurity Act 2015 - 8 days course

The Compliance and Regulatory Training for New Biosecurity Officers provides a strong foundation in investigation skills, regulatory powers, evidence handling, and operational responsibilities under the Biosecurity Act 2015. Learners who have completed this program and wish to further develop their capability can continue their professional development by enrolling in the Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416).

This nationally recognised qualification expands on the skills introduced in the 5-day course, providing a deeper understanding of regulatory practice, investigation methodology, and evidentiary requirements across a broader public-sector context. The qualification is suitable for officers involved in compliance, enforcement, investigations, inspections, and regulatory decision-making.

Course overview

Delivered as an 8-day workshop, this program equips learners with the competencies required to:

  • Apply and exercise a full range of statutory powers across regulatory environments

  • Conduct complex investigations using defensible investigative methodologies

  • Plan, manage, and finalise investigations in line with legislative and organisational requirements

  • Prepare briefs of evidence, statements, and documentation suitable for legal proceedings

  • Present evidence and provide testimony in court or tribunal settings

  • Assess risks, manage stakeholder interactions, and make informed regulatory decisions

Learners will complete a series of practical activities, scenario-based exercises, and written assessments designed to reflect real public-sector operational work.