The diploma level qualification is designed to meet the needs of administrative staff working in Local Government organisations, across a range of different departments within these organisations. Best suited to those who are seeking to move into administrative roles within Local Government or currently working within Local Government administration but looking to gain a respected qualification to improve their upgrade possibilities in the future and improve their job skills.
Career Prospects
Diploma of Local Government (Administration) - LGA50104 can lead to a range of fulfilling career prospects upon completion. Including, but not limited to:
- Administrative clerk
- Finance clerk
- Project manager
- Change manager
- Human resources officer
- Research coordinator
- Communications officer
- Services staff
- Executive assistant
- Personal assistant
- Information officer
- Team leader
- Customer service representative
- Environmental preservation officer
- Ticketing and Fines officers
- Administrative officers
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 Diploma of Local Government Administration, 4 of which are mandatory core units and 8 electives containing four specialist administration units are offered. View course information brochure for full details.
Core Units - Mandatory
LGACORE102B Follow defined OHS policies and procedures
LGACORE104B Work effectively in local government
LGACORE105B Work with others in local government
LGACORE501B Provide quality and timely advice to council
Electives
LGACOMP026A Provide team leadership
LGAGOVA501B Contribute to advice to council on legislation
LGADMIN525A Undertake business planning
LGAGOVA502B Develop a marketing strategy
LGAGOVA507A Provide advice to council on human resources policies and procedures
BSBADM502B Manage meetings
BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
