Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Local Government (Health and Environment)
Certificate IV in Local Government (Health and Environment)
LGA40308
D348
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/09/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
The Certificate IV in Local Government (Health and Environment) 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units of competency are required for the award of this qualification.Choose twelve (12) elective units from the lists below, including:
- three (3) units from Group A
- a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of nine (9) units from Group B (Specialist Health and Environment)
- up to three (3) remaining elective units, at Certificate IV level, from Group B (Specialist General Elective) units, 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.
- only three (3) Group A 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. 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.
- the inclusion of additional electives may need to be considered to meet the specific needs of a State or Territory.
1. Group A Elective Units
Three (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 six (6) and a maximum of nine (9) units to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group C Elective Units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C753 | LGA40304 | Certificate IV in Local Government (Health and Environment) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships