Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works)

Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works)

Qualification
National Code:
LGA40404
State Code:
C749
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
11/09/2012
Approved Date
26/09/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
770
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 11/09/2012 Current Approved
Description

The Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) reflects the role of employees in Local Government who perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for applying work instructions and practices to ensure the quantity and quality of the output of others and contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Seventeen (17) Units of competency are required for the award of this qualification.

Choose seventeen (17) elective units from the lists below, including:
- four (4) or more units from Group A
- five (5) or more units, at Certificate IV level, from Group B (Specialist Operational Works) Units
- eight (8) units 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
1. Group A Elective Units

Four (4) 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
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
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
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
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
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. Group B Elective Units

Five (5) or more 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
C3820 LGACOM401A Administer contracts 60 Unit of competency
C3821 LGACOM402A Arrange contracts 20 Unit of competency
C7839 LGAWORK401A Develop works maintenance schedule 20 Unit of competency
C1966 LGACOM406A Investigate alleged breaches of legislation and prepare documentation 40 Unit of competency
C7842 LGAWORK404A Manage a civil works project 70 Unit of competency
C7841 LGAWORK403A Manage civil plant and resources 70 Unit of competency
C7843 LGAWORK405A Plan and supervise roadworks 40 Unit of competency
C7840 LGAWORK402A Prepare for operational works 40 Unit of competency
C1968 LGACOM409A Prepare tender documentation 40 Unit of competency
C7844 LGAWORK406A Supervise concrete works 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCG8 LGA40301 Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information