This qualification represents the pinnacle of risk management research and application. Building on decades of research, experience, and best practice in organisational psychology, neuroscience, leadership, learning and development, and more, this qualification will give senior leaders and executives the knowledge, skills and mindset required to thrive in the global VUCA environment. The unique, award-winning Presilience® approach underpins the methodology of this course, enabling to prevent and prepare for future disruption, whilst also creating and capitalising on opportunities and sustaining organisational high performance.
This nationally accredited program is only offered through the Institute of Presilience® (RTO #4785).a
Manage cultural change and maturity development (NAT11066001)
Lead through change and disruption (NAT11066002)
Develop a Presilience-based culture (NAT11066003)
Implement, manage and review organisational Presilience-based high performance (NAT11066004)
the mindset and approach that enables you to successfully prevent (where possible), prepare for, respond to, and recover from events, crises, or emergencies – whilst still being able to look for, identify and capitalise on opportunities
www.presilience.info
Online, virtual classroom
4 units
7 months
TBC
Entrants must hold a 11056NAT Graduate Certificate in Organisational Resilience, Risk, and High Performance; OR have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a risk management role or a related role; OR hold an Advanced Diploma or higher qualification in risk management or a related field with 2 years’ experience in a risk management role.
11 July 2025
27 June 2025 - To guarantee time for your application to be reviewed, we recommend applying as early as possible to secure your place.
The cost of the program is AU $2,495 per unit. The entire course consists of four units, totalling AU $9,980. Fees can be initially paid via an enrolment fee of AU $795, with the balance either due upon completion or distributed evenly throughout the duration of the program to accommodate your financial needs.
The fee for Recognition of Prior Learning is AU $4,500. This option is available to applicants who can demonstrate relevant educational achievements, professional experience, and/or industry qualifications that align with the program's requirements.
Dr Gav Schneider is the Group CEO of Risk 2 Solution and is an acknowledged subject matter expert on human centric and integrated risk management. He has a broad background in business, leadership, safety and security, emergency management and incident response, with extensive senior level management and leadership experience. Dr Gav is the creator of the highly acclaimed Presilience approach.
He has led numerous, high-level consulting and advisory projects and has two decades of Senior Leadership, Operational Specialised Risk Management, Cultural Change, Security and Safety experience in over 16 countries. Dr Gav is a fellow of ARPI, ISRM, GIA as well as a RSecP and CPP. He is considered Australia’s leader in the field of Psychology of Risk.
Paul has over 25 years of operational and management consulting experience in the public and private sectors, during which time he has worked with and provided management advisory, research/analysis and capacity development services to a wide range of industry groups throughout Australia and internationally – encompassing major government, infrastructure, transport, and oil & gas projects.
Holding accreditations as a Fellow of the Australian Risk Policy Institute (FARPI), Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (FISRM), Member of the Australian Tactical Medical Association (MATMA), Chartered Generalist OHS Professional (ChOHSP), Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CMAS) and Registered Presilience Practitioner (RPP), his specific areas of expertise relate to public safety and security risk management and capacity development on a personal, organisational, and societal level.
Adopting an evidence based behavioural science approach, Paul actively integrates the principles of organisational psychology and risk management to facilitate sustainable cultural change and capacity development that is supported by, and actively aligned with, wider management and operational frameworks – thereby facilitating health & safety and security risk management as being truly “business as usual”.
Combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, Paul maintains an active relationship with academic and research institutions.
Manage cultural change and maturity development (NAT11066001)
Lead through change and disruption (NAT11066002)
Develop a Presilience-based culture (NAT11066003)
Implement, manage and review organisational Presilience-based high performance (NAT11066004)
The outcomes of this course will fill a void across all industry sectors, specifically in the field of risk (and opportunity) management, via the provision of skills in key areas such as psychology, communication, critical/tactical/strategic thinking, issue analysis, management systems, and leadership.
Information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Seek shows that there is significant demand for senior management positions who hold nationally accredited qualifications. It is estimated that senior leaders in complex organisations who will benefit significantly in terms of both job performance and employment opportunities, will number over 1,000 in the first year the course is run, and will continue to grow from there.
Ability to identify the need for, and apply, change and disruption leadership
Ability to proactively identify and minimise risks, as well as to explore and realise potential opportunities
An in-depth understanding and application of the psychological aspects and issues involved in the management of potential risk exposures
Understanding and application of the psychological issues pertaining to effective decision making, as well as the ability to better manage the same
Ability to implement and manage organisational high performance
Ability to review and sustain high-performance and organisational Presilience
Ability to understand and apply effective leadership and influencing skills
Ability to manage cultural change and maturity development
Ability to develop and sustain a Presilience-based organisational culture
Applications to study are now open. Start your application process now.
Pay an initial enrolment fee of AU $795 and the balance by completion.
Attend your classes and submit your assessments.
Certificate of qualification awarded by the Institute of Presilience®
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can provide you with nationally recognised qualifications by converting your existing skills, knowledge and experience, gained through prior work or study, into formal competencies. You will be asked to provide evidence to support your application and the Institute of Presilience® team will assist you through the RPL assessment process. Apply for RPL below to commence the process.
Pay an initial enrolment fee of AU $795 and the balance by completion.
Upload prior skills and knowledge evidence for review by our assessors.
Following evidence assessment, we'll contact you to discuss competency.
Fill in any gaps in your learning including payment of any associated fees.
Get a Statement of Attainment for the Units of Competency and Certificate of qualification awarded by the Institute of Presilience®.
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