The Diploma of Local Government qualifies individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work and as a pathway for further learning.
Personnel involved in these roles 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, governance, representation and planning skills.
Additional qualification advice
This qualification has been designed to allow for maximum flexibility in the choice of elective units for achievement of a number of defined specialist occupational outcomes. The general stream offers free choice of specified electives, or selection of other imported elective units from within the same training package, another endorsed training package or accredited course. Packaging can be customised to meet of a wide range of occupational outcomes within the Local Government sector. Where a specialist stream has been achieved, the resultant testamur can reflect the stream as a field of study in accordance with Australian Qualifications Framework guidelines.
Subjects
14 units of competency are required for the award of this qualification. This qualification may be undertaken as a general stream or a specialist stream qualification.
At least 4 units must be LGA coded.
A maximum of 2 imported elective units may be selected from an AQF qualification level above or below this qualification.
All remaining imported elective units must be selected from the same AQF qualification level as this qualification.
Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
General stream:
Choose a minimum of 3 units from the Group A Common unit selection
Choose 11 elective units from the electives listed below, or from elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package or accredited course.
Specialist Stream:
When a qualification is linked to a specialist stream outcome as listed below, the resultant testamur can be titled: Diploma of Local Government (Field of study/discipline), e.g. Diploma of Local Government (Elected Members).
Choose a minimum of 3 units from Group A Common unit selection
Choose a minimum of 6 units from one of the specialist stream elective groups listed below:
Group B: Building surveying support
Group C: Rates
Group D: Elected members
Group E: Management
Group F: Procurement
Group G: Land management
Choose the remaining units from elsewhere within this Training Package, or another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Represent councils role and value in the community
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Perform the role of an elected member
Group B: Building surveying support
This specialist stream provides an entry point to a career in building and surveying. The resultant Diploma will enable graduates to provide assistance and support to accredited building surveyors in carrying out building inspections.
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
demonstrating clear open communication and consultation with the community and stakeholders
Managing stakeholder relationships using a range of communication techniques to assess their needs and expectations. consultation may involve participation in and facilitation of committees
writing to suit audience needs which may include report writing and documenting marketing strategies in an acceptable format
engaging in a range of high level communications which may include providing timely advice to council and staff
networking within council to ensure dissemination of information and advice regarding changes to employment legislation
reading and interpreting a range of information relevant to job/role which may include legislation and its impacts on council operations
developing agreements with others in council to ensure consistency in interpretation and application of legislation
presenting information to wide range of audiences and so being able to modify language to suit audience needs
Teamwork
achieving effective working relationships which demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds and across all sections of the organisation
liaising with and deferring to specialists from outside the organisation as appropriate. these may include associations, consultants and other levels of government
providing team leadership, monitoring and supervising the performance of a team where required
Problem solving
problem solving and managing feedback
identifying staff needs and obtaining required support
Initiative and enterprise
being able to think and operate strategically including the ability to develop strategies which reflect business objectives and which are in line with council or departmental strategies
being able to undertake business planning for a department or business unit, using strategic thinking and forward planning
identifying and investigating opportunities for growth
modifying existing systems and processes or introducing new processes to ensure ongoing evaluation of systems and processes
Planning and organising
undertaking high level planning activities which may include scoping and developing business plans in conjunction with others
undertaking or evaluating research and analysis using a range of techniques, to support the development of business plans. the ability to source, collate and analyse statistical data, trends and patterns may be required
conducting analysis of community needs, legislation and resources where required
establishing measurable key performance indicators and targets with relevant parties, to assist in monitoring and managing departmental performance including customer satisfaction levels
employing effective time management techniques
analysing and evaluating a range of options in terms of their contribution to council objectives
planning, resourcing, managing and evaluating projects where/when required. resource management may include identifying relevant human and financial resources required and engaging in appropriate planning and control processes to achieve required resources
Self management
monitoring own work and adjusting accordingly to meet agreed standards and expectations
managing work priorities and commitments
undertaking self-development opportunities where necessary
Learning
contributing to the learning community at the workplace through recognition of individual and team leaning needs
engaging in activities which promote own on-going learning requirements which may include maintaining current knowledge of legislation and common law
undertaking formal training when required
accessing appropriate forms of informal training and development including attending relevant seminars, reading appropriate newsletters and participating in committees
Technology
using technology relevant to the job/role which may include the use of computers and other relevant office technology
adapting to the use of new technology as appropriate
