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First release in TGA.

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• Engaging in discussions with others who may be internal or external to the organisation
• Responding to queries and requests for information
• Using clear verbal and non-verbal communication
• Reading and interpreting a range of information relevant to job/role which may include interpreting plans, charts, maps, databases and specifications
• Writing to suit audience needs which includes preparing tender documentation, reports and other relevant documentation to support works projects
• Maintaining records which are clear, accurate and legible
• Sharing knowledge with and information to others
• Participating in consultations with clients and stakeholders
• Communicating the need for support
• Negotiating effectively
• Establishing and maintaining consultative processes
• Developing and maintaining effective relations with the community

Teamwork

• Establishing a workforce with required numbers and skills
• Working cohesively with others
• Liaising with relevant personnel and relevant agencies
• Understanding the roles of team members and referring tasks to others where appropriate
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Engaging and working with specialist advisors
• Supervising and leading a team performing roadworks

Problem solving

• Resolving work related problems
• Establishing contingency plans and responding to contingencies to ensure delays in completing projects are responded to as early as possible
• Forming and testing assumptions in an effort to resolve problems
• Implementing conflict resolution strategies
• Anticipating and responding to potential sources of conflict
• Determining breaches in compliance and rectifying causes
• Calculating quantities of materials and resources

Initiative and enterprise

• Identifying the need to refer tasks which fall outside scope of job/role to others
• Being proactive
• Identifying sources of information and using them effectively
• Adjusting quickly to changing situations
• Identifying opportunities not obvious to others
• Developing strategies to enhance effective community relations
• Generating a range of options when advising council
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints

Planning and organising

• Preparing feasibility plans under supervision
• Participating in continuous improvement and planning processes
• Planning and organising own work tasks and works maintenance schedules
• Developing plans for works that are within allocated budgets, council policy, relevant management plans and which comply with structural design standards
• Planning roadworks
• Time management
• Participating in priority and goal setting
• Gathering and organising information, resources and materials in order to complete set tasks
• Organising schedules to ensure work is completed on time
• Coordinating tasks and processes
• Analysing information and data to support work objectives
• Reviewing policies
• Monitoring, assessing and evaluating trends which impact on council
• Undertaking relevant research and evaluation

Self management

• Monitoring own work and adjusting accordingly to meet agreed standards and expectations
• Managing own work area
• Undertaking self-development opportunities where necessary

Learning

• Attending relevant on and off the job training sessions
• Taking responsibility for own learning
• Contributing to learning in the workplace
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of policies, procedures and legislation which impact council and individual performance
• Obtaining feedback to identify ways to improve ongoing activities

Technology

• Using technology relevant to the job/role which may include using office technology to update asset management system, drawing up project plans using Gantt charts and PERT charts
• Adapting to the use of new technology as appropriate

17 units of competency are required for the award of this qualification.

Choose 17 elective units from the lists below, including:

• 4 or more units from Group A
• 5 or more units from Group B (Specialist Operational Works) units
• 8 units from elsewhere within this Training Package, or  another endorsed Training Package or  Accredited Course

NOTE: No more than 1 elective unit may be drawn from an AQF level below or above the AQF level of this qualification.

Group A elective units 

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

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

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

LGAGOVA410B

Monitor council procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation

Group B  (Specialist Operational Works ) elective units 

LGACOM401A

Administer contracts

LGACOM402A

Arrange contracts

LGACOM406A

Investigate alleged breaches of legislation and prepare documentation

LGACOM409A

Prepare tender documentation

LGAWORK401A

Develop works maintenance schedule

LGAWORK402A

Prepare for operational works

LGAWORK403A

Manage civil plant and resources

LGAWORK404A

Manage a civil works project

LGAWORK405A

Plan and supervise roadworks

LGAWORK406A

Supervise concrete works