Modification History
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TP version |
Comments |
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LGA04 V3 |
Layout adjusted. |
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LGA04 V2.2 |
First release 2.2 |
Description
The Diploma of Local Government (Planning) reflects the role of personnel working in local government who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy, requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of resources, roles and techniques for themselves and others. At the Diploma level, personnel 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, technical and planning skills.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
10 units of competency are required for the award of this qualification. Choose 10 elective units from the lists below, including:
NOTE:
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Group A elective units |
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LGACOM411A |
Interpret and apply authority to act |
LGACOMP024A |
Develop community relations |
LGACOMP025A |
Manage a local government project |
LGACOMP026A |
Provide team leadership |
LGACORE102B |
Follow defined OHS policies and procedures |
LGACORE104B |
Work effectively in local government |
LGACORE105B |
Work with others in local government |
LGAGOVA410B |
Monitor council procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation |
Group B (Specialist Planning ) elective units |
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LGAPLAN511A |
Manage council's development assessment system |
LGAPLAN512A |
Integrate land use and transport planning |
LGAPLEM501A |
Achieve an efficient and sustainable use of natural resources |
LGAPLEM503B |
Conserve and re-establish natural systems |
LGAPLEM504A |
Develop strategies and approaches to minimise environmental pollution |
LGAPLEM506A |
Improve community knowledge and skills in environmental management practices |
LGAPLEM507A |
Maintain spatial database |
LGAPLEM508A |
Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems |
LGAPLEM509A |
Plan facilities for the users of public transport |
LGAPLEM510A |
Plan for the safe movement of cyclists |
LGAPLEM511A |
Plan for the safe movement of pedestrians |
LGAPLEM512A |
Provide geographic information systems data |
LGAPLEM513A |
Conduct planning scheme research |
LGAPLEM603B |
Coordinate information gathering and geographic information systems development in council |
LGAPLEM610A |
Manage data within council's geographic information system |
Group C (General Elective ) elective units |
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LGACOM403B |
Conduct public educational presentations |
LGACOM404B |
Establish cooperative arrangements with other organisations |
LGACOM405B |
Implement and monitor the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group or section |
LGACOM407B |
Manage finances within a budget |
LGACOM501B |
Develop and organise public education programs |
LGACOM502B |
Devise and conduct community consultations |
LGACOM503B |
Prepare a budget |
LGACOM602B |
Coordinate and facilitate a change process |
LGACOM603B |
Develop, implement and review policies and procedures |
LGACORE501B |
Provide quality and timely advice to council |
LGACORE601B |
Develop, implement and review operational plans |
LGACORE602B |
Promote and facilitate organisational performance |
LGACORE603B |
Represent council's role and value in the community |
LGALAND501A |
Identify environmental assets and prioritise environmental issues |
LGALAND502A |
Identify native title issues relevant to local government context and functions |
CPCCSV5001A |
Assess the construction of domestic scale buildings |
CPCCSV5004A |
Apply legislation to urban development and building controls |
CPCCSV5008A |
Apply building control legislation to building surveying |
CPCCSV5011A |
Apply building codes and standards to residential buildings |
CPCCSV5012A |
Assess timber framed designs for one and two storey buildings |
CPCCSV5014A |
Apply building surveying procedures to residential buildings |