Modification History
Release |
TP version |
Comments |
2 |
LGA04 V3 |
Layout adjusted. |
1 |
LGA04 V2.2 |
First release in TGA. |
Description
The Certificate IV in Local Government (Planning) 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.
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
12 units of competency are required for the award of this qualification. Choose 12 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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LGAPLEM401B |
Undertake assessments of domestic scale building applications |
LGAPLEM402B |
Assess minor applications for use or development |
LGAPLEM403B |
Attend requests for building and planning information and advice |
LGAPLEM404A |
Prepare and present geographic information systems data |
LGAPLEM405C |
Provide assistance in carrying out building inspections |
LGAPLEM406B |
Analyse the natural and built environment |
LGAPLEM407A |
Read and interpret titles, covenants and the local planning scheme |
LGAPLEM408A |
Process building permits |
LGAPLEM409A |
Draft planning permits and conditions |
LGAPLEM410A |
Provide service and information in preparing a development application |
LGAPLEM411A |
Conduct initial assessments of minor planning applications |
LGAPLEM412A |
Support the planning application, notification and appeals process |
LGAPLEM413A |
Conduct site inspections to check accuracy of plan and application documentation |
LGAREGS303B |
Enforce legislation to achieve compliance |
LGAREGS402B |
Provide evidence in court |
CPCCBC4012A |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
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 |
LGALAND401A |
Apply the principles of ecologically sustainable development to council decisions |
LGALAND403A |
Assess applications for the use of land in council care, control and management |
LGALAND404A |
Undertake research of the natural and built environment |