Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Local Government (Planning)

Diploma of Local Government (Planning)

Qualification
National Code:
LGA50508
State Code:
D351
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
Original TGA Release Date
11/09/2012
Approved Date
30/06/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
570
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 11/09/2012 Current Approved
Description

The Diploma of Local Government (Planning) reflects the role of personnel working in local government who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy, requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of resources, roles and techniques for themselves and others. At the Diploma level, personnel are required to develop specific practices to ensure the implementation of management systems, plans and policies. They demonstrate the application of a broad range of managerial, coordination, technical and planning skills.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Ten (10) Units of competency are required for the award of this qualification.

Choose Ten (10) elective units from the lists below, including:
- three (3) or more from Group A
- a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of seven (7) units from Group B (Specialist Planning)
- up to two (2) elective units, at Diploma level, from Group C (General Elective) or from elsewhere within this Training Package, or another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course

NOTE:
- no more than one (1) elective unit may be drawn from an AQF level below or above the AQF level of this qualification.
- no specialist, general elective or imported elective units used in the packaging of a qualification are to be included in the packaging of subsequent qualifications undertaken by the candidate.
- only three (3) common units used in the packaging of a qualification for a candidate can be used in the packaging of a subsequent and higher level qualification for the candidate.
- the inclusion of additional elec
1. Group A Elective Units

Three (3) or more units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1911 LGACOMP024A Develop community relations 50 Unit of competency
C0969 LGACORE102B Follow defined OHS policies and procedures 20 Unit of competency
D2839 LGACOM411A Interpret and apply authority to act 35 Unit of competency
C5837 LGACOMP025A Manage a local government project 50 Unit of competency
C1912 LGACOMP026A Provide team leadership 40 Unit of competency
C0971 LGACORE104B Work effectively in local government 60 Unit of competency
C0972 LGACORE105B Work with others in local government 50 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of five (5) and a maximum of seven (7) units to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C4341 LGAPLEM501A Achieve an efficient and sustainable use of natural resources 60 Unit of competency
D2868 LGAPLEM513A Conduct planning scheme research 70 Unit of competency
C3708 LGAPLEM503B Conserve and re-establish natural systems 60 Unit of competency
C3711 LGAPLEM603B Coordinate information gathering and geographic information systems development in council 60 Unit of competency
C4344 LGAPLEM504A Develop strategies and approaches to minimise environmental pollution 60 Unit of competency
C4345 LGAPLEM506A Improve community knowledge and skills in environmental management practices 40 Unit of competency
C3710 LGAPLAN512A Integrate land use and transport planning 70 Unit of competency
C4346 LGAPLEM507A Maintain spatial database 30 Unit of competency
C3709 LGAPLAN511A Manage council's development assessment system 70 Unit of competency
C4360 LGAPLEM610A Manage data within council's geographic information system 40 Unit of competency
C4347 LGAPLEM508A Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems 40 Unit of competency
C4348 LGAPLEM509A Plan facilities for the users of public transport 60 Unit of competency
C4349 LGAPLEM510A Plan for the safe movement of cyclists 60 Unit of competency
C4350 LGAPLEM511A Plan for the safe movement of pedestrians 60 Unit of competency
C4351 LGAPLEM512A Provide geographic information systems data 40 Unit of competency
3. Group C Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9580 CPCCSV5011A Apply building codes and standards to residential buildings 30 Unit of competency
W9577 CPCCSV5008A Apply building control legislation to building surveying 30 Unit of competency
W9583 CPCCSV5014A Apply building surveying procedures to residential buildings 30 Unit of competency
W9573 CPCCSV5004A Apply legislation to urban development and building controls 30 Unit of competency
W9570 CPCCSV5001A Assess the construction of domestic scale buildings 60 Unit of competency
W9581 CPCCSV5012A Assess timber-framed designs for one and two storey buildings 40 Unit of competency
C1363 LGACOM403B Conduct public educational presentations 20 Unit of competency
C1909 LGACOM602B Coordinate and facilitate a change process 20 Unit of competency
C1906 LGACOM501B Develop and organise public education programs 40 Unit of competency
C0974 LGACORE601B Develop, implement and review operational plans 40 Unit of competency
C1910 LGACOM603B Develop, implement and review policies and procedures 40 Unit of competency
C1907 LGACOM502B Devise and conduct community consultations 30 Unit of competency
C1364 LGACOM404B Establish cooperative arrangements with other organisations 20 Unit of competency
C1987 LGALAND501A Identify environmental assets and prioritise environmental issues 60 Unit of competency
C1988 LGALAND502A Identify native title issues relevant to local government context and functions 20 Unit of competency
C1365 LGACOM405B Implement and monitor the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group or section 40 Unit of competency
C1905 LGACOM407B Manage finances within a budget 50 Unit of competency
C1908 LGACOM503B Prepare a budget 40 Unit of competency
C0975 LGACORE602B Promote and facilitate organisational performance 50 Unit of competency
C0973 LGACORE501B Provide quality and timely advice to council 60 Unit of competency
C1203 LGACORE603B Represent council's role and value in the community 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C761 LGA50504 Diploma of Local Government (Planning) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information