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 Administration reflects the role of personnel working in Local Government who perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of resources/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They 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 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: No more than 1 elective unit may be drawn from an AQF level below or above the AQF level of this qualification. |
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Group A elective units |
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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 |
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 |
LGAGOVA410B |
Monitor council procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation |
LGACOMP024A |
Develop community relations |
LGACOMP025A |
Manage a local government project |
LGACOMP026A |
Provide team leadership |
Group B (Specialist Local Government Administration ) elective units |
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LGACOM601A |
Acquire and dispose of assets |
LGADMIN525A |
Undertake business planning |
LGADMIN526A |
Coordinate policy development |
LGADMIN527A |
Manage policy development |
LGADMIN528A |
Provide advocacy and representation |
LGADMIN529A |
Manage finances |
LGAGOVA501B |
Contribute to advice to council on legislation |
LGAGOVA502B |
Develop a marketing strategy |
LGAGOVA503A |
Implement recruitment systems |
LGAGOVA504A |
Prepare a council for elections |
LGAGOVA506B |
Conduct council elections |
LGAGOVA507A |
Provide advice to council on human resources policies and procedures |
LGAGOVA508A |
Recommend rates and charges |
LGAGOVA602B |
Manage the recording and updating of data on council's assets |
LGAGOVA603B |
Develop a risk management strategy for council assets |
LGAGOVA605A |
Develop an asset management strategy for the council |
LGAGOVA606B |
Develop and maintain a community cultural plan |
LGAGOVA607A |
Develop, implement and monitor a programmed maintenance system of council's assets |
LGAGOVA608A |
Establish an annual budget that supports council's management and operational plans |
LGAGOVA609A |
Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's OHS system |
LGAGOVA610B |
Implement computerised asset management systems |
LGAGOVA611B |
Implement disciplinary and termination procedures |
LGAGOVA612B |
Implement employee performance management systems |
LGAGOVA613B |
Measure cost of providing and maintaining council's assets |
LGAGOVA614B |
Monitor and maintain quality of asset management system |
LGAGOVA615A |
Provide information on asset management programs and practices |
LGAGOVA616A |
Provide property asset management services |
LGAGOVA617A |
Report on assets in accordance with statutory and public reporting requirements |
LGAGOVA618A |
Resolve valuation and property services disputes |
BSBSUS501A |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |