Unit of competency Outline

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Work in local government

Work in local government

Unit of competency
National Code
LGACOR001
State Code
ODA41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/07/2021
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
02/07/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a local government context.This unit applies to individuals working in local government across all job levels. The skills in this unit 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work in a local government environment.
  • 1.1. Read, interpret and apply legal and ethical requirements relevant to job role and apply to own work.
  • 1.2. Read, interpret and apply code of conduct to own work.
  • 1.3. Analyse own work performance to confirm legal, ethical and code of conduct job role responsibilities are met.
  • 1.4. Identify and report legal, ethical and code of conduct non-compliances.
2. Manage own work.
  • 2.1 Plan, prioritise and perform work tasks according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2 Resolve workplace problems within limit of delegated authority.
  • 2.3 Escalate workplace problems outside limit of delegated authority.
3. Work with others.
  • 3.1. Develop and maintain working relationships with others relevant to job role.
  • 3.2. Seek assistance and assist others to promote cooperation and fulfil work requirements.
  • 3.3 Share information and communicate with others according to communication protocols.
  • 3.4. Contribute and act on suggestions to improve work outcomes.
4. Manage own performance.
  • 4.1. Seek and act on feedback from others and review own work performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • 4.2. Review and discuss own work performance and career goals to identify professional development needs.
  • 4.3. Participate in professional development activities to improve own work performance and progress career goals.
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