Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Local Government (Governance and Administration)
Diploma of Local Government (Governance and Administration)
LGA50100
C296
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 06/03/2000 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1.
Qualification requirements - 14 Units ( 6 Common Core units plus 8 Electives)
At least four Local Government electives must be selected from the common elective and specialisation elective units set out below. Additional electives may come from these areas and/or from the general electives listed, and/or electives from any other Local Government pathway at this qualification level. One elective unit packaged in the preceding qualification level and one unit from the next qualification level may be selected to construct the qualification content.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3809 | LGACORE102A | Follow defined Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| Y0034 | BSXFMI505A | Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| Y0012 | BSXFMI504A | Participate in, lead and facilitate work teams | 60 | Unit of competency |
| Y0006 | BSXFMI502A | Provide leadership in the workplace | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C3813 | LGACORE501A | Provide quality and timely advice to council | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C3811 | LGACORE104A | Work effectively in the local government context | 60 | Unit of competency |
2.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMON ELECTIVE UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4280 | LGACOM501A | Develop and organise public education programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3823 | LGACOM502A | Devise and conduct community consultation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3824 | LGACOM503A | Prepare a budget | 40 | Unit of competency |
3.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPECIALISATION UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3826 | LGAGOVA501A | Assist in advising council on legislation | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C4320 | LGAGOVA502A | Develop a marketing strategy | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C3827 | LGAGOVA503A | Implement recruitment systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4321 | LGAGOVA504A | Prepare a council for elections | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4322 | LGAGOVA505A | Prepare rate notice forms | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4323 | LGAGOVA506A | Process results of council elections | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4324 | LGAGOVA507A | Provide advice to council on human resources policies and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4325 | LGAGOVA508A | Recommend rates and charges | 60 | Unit of competency |
4.
GENERAL ELECTIVES from other Training Packages and Endorsed Competency Standards
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1199 | FNBACC04A | Produce financial reports | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C745 | LGA50104 | Diploma of Local Government Administration | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
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 CMS by the Central TAFE on 24/01/02.