Equip yourself with the skills to work for local government. Learn various aspects of the civil service workplace including developing and organising public education programs, managing a local government project and developing community relations.

This course is offered to workplaces only, at the employer's request. Individuals cannot apply for this course.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Business Services
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Industry and Traineeship
• Course code:
  LGA40104
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• local government administrator
• project administrator
• office manager

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The Certificate IV in Local Government reflects the role of employees in Local Government who perform a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provide some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills.

• Follow Defined OHS Policies and Procedure

  Unit code

  LGACORE102B

• Work Effectively in Local Government

  Unit code

  LGACORE104B

• Work With Others in Local Government

  Unit code

  LGACORE105B

• Provide Quality and Timely Advice to Council

  Unit code

  LGACORE501B

• Develop, Implement and Review Operational Plans

  Unit code

  LGACORE601B

• Promote and Facilitate Organisational Performance

  Unit code

  LGACORE602B

• Conduct Public Educational Presentations

  Unit code

  LGACOM403B

• Establish Cooperative Arrangements With Other Organisations

  Unit code

  LGACOM404B

• Implement and Monitor the Organisation's OHS Policies, Procedures and Programs Within the Work Group or Section

  Unit code

  LGACOM405B

• Manage Finances Within a Budget

  Unit code

  LGACOM407B

• Develop and Organise Public Education Programs

  Unit code

  LGACOM501B

• Devise and Conduct Community Consultations

  Unit code

  LGACOM502B

• Prepare a Budget

  Unit code

  LGACOM503B

• Coordinate and Facilitate a Change Process

  Unit code

  LGACOM602B

• Develop, Implement and Review Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  LGACOM603B

• Monitor Council Procedures to Ensure Compliance With Relevant Legislation

  Unit code

  LGAGOVA410B

• Develop Community Relations

  Unit code

  LGACOMP024A

• Manage a Local Government Project

  Unit code

  LGACOMP025A

• Provide Team Leadership

  Unit code

  LGACOMP026A

• Represent Council's Role and Value in the Community

  Unit code

  LGACORE603B

Elective Units:

• Create Electronic Presentations

  Unit code

  BSBITU302A

• Design and Develop Complex Text Documents

  Unit code

  BSBITU401A

• Develop and Use Complex Spreadsheets

  Unit code

  BSBITU402A

• Organise Meetings

  Unit code

  BSBADM405B

• Develop Work Priorities

  Unit code

  BSBWOR404A

• Address Customer Needs

  Unit code

  BSBCUS402A

• Develop Teams and Individuals

  Unit code

  BSBLED401A

• Promote Products and Services

  Unit code

  BSBMKG413A

• Participate in Policy Development

  Unit code

  LGACOMP007A

• Participate in a Quality Audit

  Unit code

  BSBAUD402B

• Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers

  Unit code

  BSBCUS301A

• Review Human Resources Functions

  Unit code

  BSBHRM401A

• Support Performance Management Process

  Unit code

  BSBHRM403A

• Apply Knowledge of the Legal System to Complete Tasks

  Unit code

  BSBLEG301A

• Investigate Alleged Breaches of Legislation and Prepare Documentation

  Unit code

  LGACOM406A

• Process Building Permits

  Unit code

  LGAPLEM408A

Units for RPL and traineeships. These units may also be electives for the on campus program.

• Implement and Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices

  Unit code

  BSBSUS301A

Complete 12 units: 4 or more Common Pool Units and 8 elective units may be from:

- any section of the Local Government Training Package and/or any other endorsed Training Package at Certificate IV level.

- Note: No more than four elective units may be imported.

- Note: No more than one elective unit may be drawn from an AQF level below or above the

AQF level of this qualification

• TAFE: Not Applicable
• Year 12: Not Applicable
• International: Not Applicable
• Mature: Not Applicable
• Other: Employer Choice