Certificate II in Local Government is a terrific training choice for employees keen to not only increase their efficiency at work, but work their way up the career ladder within Local Government. A great course for those seeking a change of direction within a Local Government association or those who are hoping to break into a Council role.
Career Prospects
Certificate II in Local Government - LGA20104 can lead to a range of fulfilling career prospects upon completion. Including, but not limited to:
- Historian
- Customer service representative
- Environmental preservation officer
- Ticketing and Fines officers
- Administrative officers
- Town planning assistants
- Grounds keeping roles
- Roads and Rubbish team employees
- Marketing staff
- Finance officer
- Councillor advisors
- Councillor assistants
Course Duration
Full time study: Minimum of 15-25 hours per week over approximately 32 weeks.
Part time study: Minimum of 5-15 hours per week over approximatley 52 weeks.
The duration of your course is dependent upon the hours that you dedicate to your studies. This is a competency based course, however it is expected that on a full time basis you can complete one unit per week.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered via distance using both online & paper resources. Upon enrolment students are issued with a log-in and password, student pack and access to Conwal\'s e-learning centre.
Learning with Conwal & Associates allows you the freedom to study at home, during your lunch break, at work or anywhere. Our courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle. You, the student, decide the number of hours you want to study (and this will determine the length of your course).
A total of 10 units are required to achieve the award of Certificate II in Local Government , 5 of which are mandatory core units, 5 are the candidates choice electives.
Core Units - Mandatory
LGACORE101B Access learning and career development opportunities
LGACORE102B Follow defined OHS policies and procedures
LGACORE103B Provide service to local government customers
LGACORE104B Work effectively in local government
LGACORE105B Work with others in local government
LGAGOVA303B Coordinate production of communication material
LGACOMP007A Participate in policy development
LGACOMP008A Apply conflict resolution strategies
LGACOMP009A Implement effective communication techniques
It is Compulsory that LGACORE102B be included in the selection if it has not been previously undertaken.
It is recommended that LGACORE104B also be included in the selection if it has not been previously undertaken.
In addition , choose five electives: from any section of the Local Government Training Package or from any other endorsed Training Package, while ensuring the integrity of the AQF level. No more than three of the elective units may be imported.
No more than one elective unit may be drawn from an AQF level below or above the AQF level of this qualification.
