Finally get that piece of paper to help you get ahead in Council…
Where can this course take you?
Get the qualification to help with Your next Pay Rise or Promotion within Council.
Your Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) is recognised all over Australia.
We have past students working in Councils throughout Australia.
Many have gotten Promotions in their own Council or shifted towns and states progressing their careers.
Is this you?
You have supervisory experience in leading a team of workers or contractors in Local Government (operational works divisions) but don’t have formal qualifications or the piece of paper to go with it at this level.
Now you find yourself in need of that formal qualification if you want to land a new job or promotion within your council or other councils across the country.
Take the opportunity to get recognised for your experience as a Supervisor within Local Government.
View our Career Pathways guide to see how you can use your experience to gain qualifications and progress your career.
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FREE Course Guide Now
Code: LGA40120
Units: 12
Length: 3-15 months. Generally, most diligent students are able to complete 1 unit a month. So will finish between 8 – 15 months. You can complete as quick as you like.
Start Dates: Flexible, year-round
RPL Available: Yes
Delivery: Online
Funding Assistance: Click Here
Download Your
FREE Course Guide Now
Code: LGA40120
Units: 12
Length: 3-15 months. Generally, most diligent students are able to complete 1 unit a month. So will finish between 8 – 15 months. You can complete as quick as you like.
Start Dates: Flexible, year-round
RPL Available: Yes
Delivery: Online
Funding Assistance: Click Here
Finally get that piece of paper to help you get ahead in Council…
Where can this course take you?
Get the qualification to help with Your next Pay Rise or Promotion within Council.
You have supervisory experience in leading a team of workers or contractors in Local Government (operational works divisions) but don’t have formal qualifications or the piece of paper to go with it at this level.
Now you find yourself in need of that formal qualification if you want to land a new job or promotion within your council or other councils across the country.
Take the opportunity to get recognised for your experience as a supervisor within Local Government. Your Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) is recognised all over Australia.
We have past students working in Councils throughout Australia. Many have gotten Promotions in their own Councils or shifted towns and states progressing their careers.
View our Career Pathways guide to see how you can use your experience to gain qualifications and progress your career.
Progress Your Career to become a…
Lead a gang/team of under 5 workers. For those who implement systems and oversee people and contractors.
Oversees or supervise more than 5 staff.
For those who Monitor & Manage – safety, quality, environmental and risk systems, manage projects, oversee people, estimate, administer contracts…
Who is this course for?
Supervisors, Foreman, Gangers and Leading Hands in Local Councils and Local Authorities…
You might be currently in any of construction, roads, parks, asset services, water, mechanical, maintenance, sewerage, civil works, environment, engineering, waste management, recycling, safety, or electrical services- operational works divisions within Council. You usually work out of the works depot.
This Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) is designed just for you.
Who is this course for?
Supervisors, Foreman, Gangers and Leading Hands in Local Councils and Local Authorities…
You might be currently in any of construction, roads, parks, asset services, water, mechanical, maintenance, sewerage, civil works, environment, engineering, waste management, recycling, safety, or electrical services- operational works divisions within Council. You usually work out of the works depot.
This Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) is designed just for you.
Course Overview
COURSE: Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) +
Certificate IV in Local Government
CODE: LGA40120
IDEAL FOR: Supervisors, Foreman, Gangers and Leading Hands in Local Councils and Local Authorities…
UNITS: 12
DURATION: 3-15 months. Generally, most diligent students are able to complete 1 unit a month. So will finish between 8 – 15 months. You can complete as quick as you like.
DELIVERY: Online + Unlimited Phone Sessions
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Over 21, Must be currently (or recently) employed in a Local Council as a Leading Hand, Supervisor, Ganger, in an Operational Works division and have:
- Supervisory experience in leading a team of workers or contractors and
- Access to a Local Authority (Council) workplace where you can do practical workplace projects e.g. Run a tool box meeting, complete forms
RPL: Yes
START DATES: Flexible, Year Round
FUNDING ASSISTANCE: Click Here
This practical program provides skills, knowledge and support so that you make a REAL difference to:
- Project Management – bringing Projects in On time In budget
- Having your team work more effectively
- Providing team leadership
- Conducting new strategies for working effectively in Local Government
- Implementing and monitoring OHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislation standard
- Have your staff doing what you want them to do
- Reducing the time you need to put out ‘emergency fires’
Units
There are 12 units in this qualification. Your units may differ depending if you have credits, if you are completing another qualification also at the same time or if you have chosen different electives.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a local government context.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare a works project plan according to pre-determined budgets, council policies and management plans compliant structural design standards. It requires the ability to communicate proposals to internal and external stakeholders.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify business risks and to apply established risk management processes to a defined area of operations that are within the responsibilities and obligations of the work role.
The unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of risk analysis or project management who contribute well developed skills in creating solutions to unpredictable problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or delegate aspects of these tasks to others. Risks applicable to own work responsibilities and area of operation may include projects being undertaken individually or by a team, or operations within a section of the organisation.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.
The unit applies to those with supervisory responsibilities in a work area who have a broad knowledge of WHS policies and contribute well-developed skills in creating solutions to problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop works maintenance schedules to meet council asset management program outcomes. It requires the ability to identify works priorities according to visual inspections and customer feedback, and develop work plans to meet council budgetary and asset management requirements.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage civil plant and resources.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise civil works in civil construction, including implementing the job plan and overseeing and reporting on the execution of civil works.
This unit describes the skills, knowledge and outcomes required to lead the performance of a team and to develop team cohesion.
This unit describes the skills, knowledge and outcomes required to use leadership to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and implement improvements to the environmental sustainability of work practices and monitor their effectiveness.