Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Local Government

Certificate IV in Local Government

Qualification
National Code:
LGA40104
State Code:
C743
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
11/09/2012
Approved Date
24/04/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
510
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 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:
- four (4) or more from the elective units listed below
- choose the remaining units from elsewhere within this Training Package or another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course

NOTE: No more than four (4) elective units may be imported. No more than one (1) elective unit may be drawn from an AQF level below or above the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Elective Units

Four (4) or more units to be chosen from the elective units listed.
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
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 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
C3734 LGAGENE401A Monitor council's internal controls 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
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGO1 LGA40120 Certificate IV in Local Government Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TRO5990) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINSTRATION (LEVEL 4) Traineeship

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