Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Local Government (Planning)

Diploma of Local Government (Planning)

Qualification
National Code:
LGA50504
State Code:
C761
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
Original TGA Release Date
13/08/2009
Approved Date
13/09/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
570
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2009
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 13/08/2009 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

To attain a Diploma of Local Government (Planning) ten (10) units must be achieved.

COMMON POOL UNITS: Learners are to complete four (4) of the Common Pool units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
C1911 LGACOMP024A Develop community relations 50 Unit of competency
C0974 LGACORE601B Develop, implement and review operational plans 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
C0969 LGACORE102B Follow defined OHS policies and procedures 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
C5837 LGACOMP025A Manage a local government project 50 Unit of competency
C1905 LGACOM407B Manage finances within a budget 50 Unit of competency
C1908 LGACOM503B Prepare a budget 40 Unit of competency
C0973 LGACORE501B Provide quality and timely advice to council 60 Unit of competency
C1912 LGACOMP026A Provide team leadership 40 Unit of competency
C1203 LGACORE603B Represent council's role and value in the community 50 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.

SPECIALIST PLANNING POOL: Learners are to complete a minimum four (4) units from the list below:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C4341 LGAPLEM501A Achieve an efficient and sustainable use of natural resources 60 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.

ELECTIVE UNITS: Learners are to complete a maximum of two (2) units from any section of the Local Government Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package, while ensuring the integrity of the AQF level. The two elective units may be imported. No more that one (1) elective unit may be drawn from an AQF level below or above the AQF level of this qualification.

**Below is an example of electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1910 LGACOM603B Develop, implement and review policies and procedures 40 Unit of competency
C1205 LGAGOVA410B Monitor council procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation 40 Unit of competency
C0975 LGACORE602B Promote and facilitate organisational performance 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C301 LGA50200 Diploma of Local Government (Planning and Management of the Physical Environment) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D351 LGA50508 Diploma of Local Government (Planning) Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code LGA50504 taken from the Local Government Training Package LGA04 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. LGA04 is endorsed until 31/08/2007.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Central CSSN on 15/06/2006.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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