Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Local Government
Certificate IV in Local Government
LGA40120
BGO1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 10/02/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to work in local government.
These individuals work with independence, taking responsibility for their own functions and outputs.
Possible job titles include:
Local Laws Officer
Maintenance Team Leader
Operational Works Supervisor
Parking Inspector
Ranger
Rates Officer
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units must be completed:- five (5) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- at least four (4) units from the electives listed below
- up to three (3) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - the units must be relevant to the work outcome.
Specialisations
Packaging Rules for each specialisation:
- three (3) Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Corporate Services)
- four (4) Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works)
- four (4) Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Parking Control)
- one (1) Group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Rates)
- four (4) Group E electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Control).
Where two specialisations are completed the award of qualification would read Certificate IV in Local Government (Corporate Services, Rates).
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Electives which appear in italics have prerequisite units of competency.
1. Core Units
All five (5) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF09 | BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAQ34 | BSBXCM401 | Apply communication strategies in the workplace | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCF16 | BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCD83 | BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODA41 | LGACOR001 | Work in local government | 65 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Corporate Services
Three (3) Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Corporate Services)
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF55 | BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVC48 | CHCCDE002 | Develop and implement community programs | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVC38 | CHCCDE011 | Implement community development strategies | 55 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Operational Works
Four (4) Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODA44 | LGAOPS003 | Develop works maintenance schedule | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODA40 | LGAOPS004 | Evaluate works maintenance needs and priorities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBM88 | RIIWHS302E | Implement traffic management plans | 16 | Unit of competency |
| ODA43 | LGAOPS005 | Manage civil plant and resources | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBN19 | RIIWHS303 | Position, set up and program portable traffic control devices | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODA38 | LGAOPS001 | Prepare for operational works | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCW69 | RIICWM401E | Supervise civil works | 80 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Parking Control
Four (4) Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Parking Control).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWT92 | PSPREG008 | Act on non-compliance | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWT87 | PSPREG003 | Apply regulatory powers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODA06 | LGAREG001 | Implement parking controls | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODA04 | LGAREG003 | Manage conflict situations in a regulatory environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: Rates
One (1) Group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Rates).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODA39 | LGACOR002 | Administer rates | 55 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E: Regulatory Control
Four (4) Group E electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Control).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWT92 | PSPREG008 | Act on non-compliance | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWT87 | PSPREG003 | Apply regulatory powers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWU77 | PSPINV002 | Conduct an investigation | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWU78 | PSPINV003 | Finalise an investigation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWU79 | PSPINV001 | Plan and initiate an investigation | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODA05 | LGAREG002 | Provide evidence in court | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWT84 | PSPREG013 | Undertake inspections and monitoring | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F: General
The remaining units may be chosen from Group F elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C743 | LGA40104 | Certificate IV in Local Government | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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