Certificate III in Local Government
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Develop the general skills required to work as a local government employee who performs skilled tasks in a wide variety of contexts. The course will help you work more effectively and advance your career in local government.
This course is offered to workplaces only, at the employer's request. Individuals cannot apply for this course.
Course Essentials
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Location:Industry
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Other locations:
Offered to industry only.
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Faculty:
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School:
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Study mode:Part Time
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Delivery mode:On campus
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Course code:LGA30104
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
School of Business Services
Careers
- local government employee
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
The Certificate III in Local Government reflects the role of employees in Local Government who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures as well as working within known time constraints.
Units and electives
Core Units
A minimum of 5 core units from those listed below. It is compulsory that LGACORE102B be included in the selection if it has not been previously undertaken. It is recommended that LGACORE104B also be included in the selection if it has not been previously undertaken.
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- Unit code
- LGACORE101B
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- Unit code
- LGACORE102B
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- Unit code
- LGACORE103B
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- Unit code
- LGACORE104B
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- Unit code
- LGACORE105B
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- Unit code
- LGAGOVA303B
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- Unit code
- LGACOMP007A
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- Unit code
- LGACOMP008A
Subject LGACOMP009A not found
Elective Units
Seven units from any section of the Local Government Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package, while ensuring the integrity of the AQF level. No more than four of the elective units may be imported. No more than one elective unit may be drawn from an AQF level below or above the AQF level of this qualification
1 year part time. Part time.
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.