Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Local Government (Planning)

Certificate IV in Local Government (Planning)

Qualification
National Code:
LGA40708
State Code:
D349
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0401 - Architecture And Urban Environment
Original TGA Release Date
11/09/2012
Approved Date
20/01/2010
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 11/09/2012 Current Approved
Description

The Certificate IV in Local Government (Planning) 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, including:
- three (3) or more units from Group A
- a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of nine (9) units from Group B (Specialist Planning)
- up to three (3) elective units, at Certificate IV level, from Group C (General Elective) 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The inclusion of
1. Group C Elective Units

Up to three (3) units, at Certificate IV level to be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1981 LGALAND401A Apply the principles of ecologically sustainable development to council decisions 60 Unit of competency
C1983 LGALAND403A Assess applications for the use of land in council care, control and management 30 Unit of competency
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
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
C1365 LGACOM405B Implement and monitor the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group or section 40 Unit of competency
C1905 LGACOM407B Manage finances within a budget 50 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
C1203 LGACORE603B Represent council's role and value in the community 50 Unit of competency
C1984 LGALAND404A Undertake research of the natural and built environment 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A

Three (3) 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
C1911 LGACOMP024A Develop community relations 50 Unit of competency
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
C1205 LGAGOVA410B Monitor council procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation 40 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
3. Group B

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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C3707 LGAPLEM406B Analyse the natural and built environment 40 Unit of competency
C3703 LGAPLEM402B Assess minor applications for use or development 40 Unit of competency
C1975 LGAPLEM403A Attend requests for building and planning information and advice 40 Unit of competency
D2865 LGAPLEM411A Conduct initial assessments of minor planning applications 45 Unit of competency
D2867 LGAPLEM413A Conduct site inspections to check accuracy of plan and application documentation 70 Unit of competency
D2863 LGAPLEM409A Draft planning permits and conditions 35 Unit of competency
D2869 LGAREGS303B Enforce legislation to achieve compliance 40 Unit of competency
C1976 LGAPLEM404A Prepare and present geographic information systems data 20 Unit of competency
D2862 LGAPLEM408A Process building permits 25 Unit of competency
D2860 LGAPLEM405C Provide assistance in carrying out building inspections 40 Unit of competency
D2870 LGAREGS402B Provide evidence in court 40 Unit of competency
D2864 LGAPLEM410A Provide service and information in preparing a development application 30 Unit of competency
W9249 CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications 40 Unit of competency
D2861 LGAPLEM407A Read and interpret titles, covenants and the local planning scheme 50 Unit of competency
D2866 LGAPLEM412A Support the planning application, notification and appeals process 70 Unit of competency
C3702 LGAPLEM401B Undertake assessments of domestic scale building applications 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C760 LGA40704 Certificate IV in Local Government (Planning) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR06370) LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING (LEVEL 4) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.