Diploma of Local Government (Administration)

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1 Diploma of Local Government (Administration) The Diploma of Local Government (Administration) qualifies individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work and as a pathway for further learning. Personnel involved in these roles are required to develop specific practices to ensure the implementation of management systems, plans and policies. They demonstrate the application of a broad range of leadership, managerial, coordination, governance, representation and planning skills. Legislation Advocacy and Representation Module 5 Leadership and Performance Module 3 Policy and Finance Module 4 Project Management Health & Safety Module 1 Council Policy and Community Relations Module 2 Apply Here

2 How is the course delivered? This program is delivered in five 2-day clusters Sessions will be highly interactive and in parallel with them participants will be supported by a rich variety of on line materials to support them in completing the course in their own time and at their own pace.. Duration Participants will be allowed one month to complete each of the units from the time of delivery. Cost- The total cost of the course including all materials and certification is $4,500+ GST. For an application form, please register your interest here or us at admin@lka.net.au. NB Places in the Northern Territory are subsidised. Payments may be made in 2 stages before course commencement on 25 th February and at the mid point on 1 st August **Stage 1 by 1 st Jan 2016 Stage 2 by 5 th June 2016 Or pay whole fee by 31 st January 2 payments of $2,000 or 1 payment of $3,500 Participants completing all five modules and assessment will meet the requirements for: LGA50104 Diploma of Local Government (Administration)

3 MODULE 1 Project Management Health & Safety LGAGOVA609A Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's OHS system LGACOMP025A Manage a local government project Establishment and evaluation procedures, participative arrangements and training and record-keeping systems. managing a project and includes project planning, resourcing, implementation and evaluation. The unit is suitable for those working in local government who undertake projects and other local government initiatives within the community and the wider business context Individual Session Times Melbourne February 25 & Module 2 Council Policy and Community Relations LGAGOVA410B - Monitor council procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation LGACOMP024ADevelop community relations The monitoring of council compliance procedures to ensure that they are in line with legislative requirements and based on up-to-date information. The need for staff to be informed of council procedures and be kept up to date at all times with changes to legislation that impact on their roles is recognised. This unit is appropriate for staff at the supervisor or team leader level Developing relationships with the community and liaising effectively with individuals and the

4 community. The unit covers areas such as community networking, developing strategies, promoting the council and organization to the community and developing ongoing relationships. The unit is appropriate to employees in all areas of the organisation who need to develop and maintain community relationships Melbourne March 31 April MODULE 3 Leadership and Performance LGACOMP026A Provide team leadership LGAGOVA612B Implement employee performance management systems Providing leadership to a team within the organisation. The unit includes planning work for the team, monitoring team performance, facilitating change and providing reports. The unit is suitable for team leaders across the organisation. Developing and managing performance management systems. The unit is appropriate for human resources personnel and senior managers responsible for the development of performance management systems in the organisation Melbourne June 2 & MODULE 4 Policy and Finance LGADMIN527A Manage policy development LGAGOVA608A Establish an annual budget that supports council's management and operational plans

5 Establishing, coordinating and promoting strategic policy development in the context of a changing social and political environment. The unit is appropriate to senior managers within the organisation in a range of contexts. Establishing, monitoring and revising council's financial plans and budget Melbourne August 12 & MODULE 5 Legislation Advocacy and Representation LGADMIN528A Provide advocacy and representation LGAGOVA501B Contribute to advice to council on legislation Representing the interests of the council or organisation in forums. The unit outlines the knowledge and skills required to advocate on behalf of the council or organisation, and to represent the issues and interests of the council in forums within the organisation and with the community, individuals and other organisations. Participating in research and consultation processes that inform the advice provided to council on legislation. The unit is suitable for managers in the organisation responsible for advising council in relation to their specific function or specialist area. It covers the requirements of review, interpretation, analysis, amendment and feedback on draft or existing legislation Melbourne September 22 &