Certificate IV in Local Government

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Fee-free and reduced-fee courses: Jobs & Skills WA

Certificate IV in Local Government

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 area

  • Education and Community Services

Study area

  • Local Government

Course ID

  • National ID: LGA40120
  • WA State ID: BGO1

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

Equip yourself with essential skills in local governance, conflict resolution, animal handling, and more

This short course is designed and offered specifically for Local Government Rangers, Animal Control Officers, Compliance Officers, Parking Officers and may be of benefit to those in allied fields such as Animal Welfare Inspectors, or those wishing to enter these fields.

Learners Learning outcomes:

  • Ability to understand the requirements of an enforcement officer operating in the local government environment
  • Learn emotional intelligence for dealing with local government clients
  • Interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures
  • Understand court structure and proceedings
  • Undertake a model dog attack investigation

Delivery location

Northam

This course is not currently available at any private training providers.

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 area

  • Education and Community Services

Study area

  • Local Government

Course ID

  • National ID: LGA40120
  • WA State ID: BGO1

To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.

If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.

Equip yourself with essential skills in local governance, conflict resolution, animal handling, and more

This short course is designed and offered specifically for Local Government Rangers, Animal Control Officers, Compliance Officers, Parking Officers and may be of benefit to those in allied fields such as Animal Welfare Inspectors, or those wishing to enter these fields.

Learners Learning outcomes:

  • Ability to understand the requirements of an enforcement officer operating in the local government environment
  • Learn emotional intelligence for dealing with local government clients
  • Interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures
  • Understand court structure and proceedings
  • Undertake a model dog attack investigation

Delivery location

Northam

Equip yourself with essential skills in local governance, conflict resolution, animal handling, and more

This short course is designed and offered specifically for Local Government Rangers, Animal Control Officers, Compliance Officers, Parking Officers and may be of benefit to those in allied fields such as Animal Welfare Inspectors, or those wishing to enter these fields.

Learners Learning outcomes:

  • Ability to understand the requirements of an enforcement officer operating in the local government environment
  • Learn emotional intelligence for dealing with local government clients
  • Interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures
  • Understand court structure and proceedings
  • Undertake a model dog attack investigation

This course is not currently available at any private training providers.

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