Certificate IV in Local Government

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Boost your career in local government and gain a range of skills and knowledge including risk management, team leadership and communication, planning and organising, managing grant programs, mentoring, investigations, and much more!

This course will set you up for a great career in local government including shires and councils, with a focus on both business administration and specialist roles such as operations. 

Local government is the third tier in Australian government, and is the closest tier of government to the community. It sits under State Government, which sits under the Commonwealth Government and looks after the whole of Western Australia. Local governments look after specific community needs like waste collection, town planning, recreation, community development, and much more.

This training is delivered in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. You'll gain a range of skills and knowledge including risk management, team leadership and communication, planning and organising, managing grant programs, mentoring, investigations, and much more!

Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.

 

Industry: Education and Community Services
National course code: LGA40120 | WA State ID: BGO1

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Do you work in local government and need specialist administration skills to conduct internal audits and reviews of Council lessees, tenants, and service operators?

LGA40120 Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) is the course for you! This nationally recognised qualification teaches you how to monitor areas under council jurisdiction, investigate breaches of legislation, prepare documentation and court evidence, then represent Council in legal proceedings. The course also covers community consultation, safety and general compliance.


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