Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) - LGA40404

Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS:

This qualification is part of the Local Government Training Package. It reflects the role of employees in Local Government who perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for applying work instructions and practices to ensure the quantity and quality of the output of others and contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.

Structure

• 17 units: 4 core
• 5 specialist
• 8 elective

Subjects

• Manage civil plant and resources
• Establish cooperative arrangements with other organisations
• Develop community relations
• Promote and facilitate organisational performance
• Prepare tender documentation
• Plan and supervise roadworks
• Devise and conduct community consultations
• Develop and organise public education programs
• Administer contracts
• Work with others in local government
• Follow defined OHS policies and procedures
• Represent council's role and value in the community
• Investigate alleged breaches of legislation and prepare documentation
• Manage a local government project
• Provide team leadership
• Monitor council procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Coordinate and facilitate a change process
• Manage finances within a budget
• Manage a civil works project
• Develop works maintenance schedule
• Prepare a budget
• Supervise concrete works
• Develop, implement and review operational plans
• Work effectively in local government
• Provide quality and timely advice to council
• Implement and monitor the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group or section
• Arrange contracts
• Conduct public educational presentations
• Develop, implement and review policies and procedures
• Prepare for operational works

Study pathways

Not applicable.

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