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Qualifications / Business & admin

Certificate III in Local Government

LGA30120
Business & adminCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
12Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
4Training providers
Feb 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (LGA30120, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers this can lead to

This course is a recognised way into 5 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.

Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Administration Officer (Local Government)Customer Service Officer (Local Government)Outdoor Council WorkerRevenue Officer (Local Government)Records OfficerRates Officer
Industries
Environmental ProtectionWeed ManagementLocal Government AdministrationLocal Government Operational WorksRecordkeepingAccounting and Bookkeeping
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for LGA30120 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 12 units: 4 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCARB316Perform pruning operations
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCPGD201Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPGD305Conduct operational inspection of park facilities
AHCPMG301Control weeds
BSBINS302Organise workplace information
BSBINS309Maintain business records
BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
BSBSTR301Contribute to continuous improvement
BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents
BSBTEC302Design and produce spreadsheets
BSBTEC303Create electronic presentations
BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
BSBWRT311Write simple documents
BSBXCM301Engage in workplace communication
BSBXTW301Work in a team
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPPWMT3001Identify and segregate waste
CPPWMT3002Conduct waste resource recovery
CPPWMT3009Place, compact and cover waste at landfill sites
CPPWMT3010Maintain waste landfill sites
CPPWMT4006Monitor waste landfill sites
FNSACM311Process and manage payments
LGACOR001Work in local government
LGAOPS002Prepare site for new operational works
MSMPMC321Batch mix concrete
PSPGEN021Contribute to conflict management
RIICBM301EMaintain concrete bridges
RIICBS317Conduct road maintenance operations
RIICCM201ECarry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM202EIdentify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM209ECarry out concrete work
RIICRC203EInstall sub-soil drainage
RIICRC301EMaintain drainage systems
RIICTB201EMaintain timber bridges
RIIRTM202EPosition, set-up and operate portable traffic signals
RIISAM204EOperate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS205EControl traffic with stop-slow bat
SITXCOM002Show social and cultural sensitivity
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the LGA30120 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

4 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

College of Public EmploymentBased in SA · Registered since 2011→
FUSION TRAINING SOLUTIONSBased in NSW · Registered since 2011→
TME Trade TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 1993→
Walan-MiyaBased in NSW · Registered since 2003→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.