Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Local Government Administration

Diploma of Local Government Administration

Qualification
National Code:
LGA50104
State Code:
C745
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
11/09/2012
Approved Date
20/01/2006
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
520
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 Diploma of Local Government Administration reflects the role of personnel working in Local Government who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of resources/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They 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 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:
- four (4) or more units from Group A
- four (4) or more units from Group B (Specialist Local Government Administration)
- up to two (2) elective units, at Diploma level, 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
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
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

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
C3828 LGACOM601A Acquire and dispose of assets 40 Unit of competency
C1923 LGAGOVA506B Conduct council elections 20 Unit of competency
C1921 LGAGOVA501B Contribute to advice to council on legislation 50 Unit of competency
C1933 LGADMIN526A Coordinate policy development 50 Unit of competency
C1922 LGAGOVA502B Develop a marketing strategy 60 Unit of competency
C1925 LGAGOVA603B Develop a risk management strategy for council assets 60 Unit of competency
C4330 LGAGOVA605A Develop an asset management strategy for the council 60 Unit of competency
C1926 LGAGOVA606B Develop and maintain a community cultural plan 40 Unit of competency
C4333 LGAGOVA609A Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's OHS system 60 Unit of competency
C1927 LGAGOVA610B Implement computerised asset management systems 40 Unit of competency
C1928 LGAGOVA611B Implement disciplinary and termination procedures 40 Unit of competency
C1929 LGAGOVA612B Implement employee performance management systems 50 Unit of competency
C3827 LGAGOVA503A Implement recruitment systems 40 Unit of competency
C1936 LGADMIN529A Manage finances 60 Unit of competency
C1934 LGADMIN527A Manage policy development 50 Unit of competency
C1924 LGAGOVA602B Manage the recording and updating of data on council's assets 40 Unit of competency
C1930 LGAGOVA613B Measure cost of providing and maintaining council's assets 40 Unit of competency
C1931 LGAGOVA614B Monitor and maintain quality of asset management system 40 Unit of competency
C4321 LGAGOVA504A Prepare a council for elections 40 Unit of competency
C4324 LGAGOVA507A Provide advice to council on human resources policies and procedures 40 Unit of competency
C1935 LGADMIN528A Provide advocacy and representation 50 Unit of competency
C4338 LGAGOVA615A Provide information on asset management programs and practices 40 Unit of competency
C3819 LGAGOVA616A Provide property asset management services 40 Unit of competency
C4339 LGAGOVA617A Report on assets in accordance with statutory and public reporting requirements 50 Unit of competency
C4340 LGAGOVA618A Resolve valuation and property services disputes 40 Unit of competency
C1932 LGADMIN525A Undertake business planning 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C296 LGA50100 Diploma of Local Government (Governance and Administration) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information