Nationally Recognised Training


Certificate III in Local Government (Health & Environment) LGA30204

AUSTUDY APPROVED

The Certificate III in Local Government (Health & Environment), reflects the role of employees in Local Government who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures as well as working within known time constraints.

Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance .

Where a free choice of electives is available these may be drawn from this or other Training Packages to reflect the particular work context or career plans of the individual.

A total of 12 units are required to achieve the award of Certificate II in Local Government (health & Environment) , 5 of which are mandatory core units, 4 from the specialist units and 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 include in the selection if it has not been previously undertaken.

Specialist Electives

LGAEHRW201A

Collect waste refuse or recyclables

LGAEHRH302A

Undertake water sampling and routine reporting

LGAEHRH303A

Undertake vector control duties

LGAEHRH304A

Perform weed control duties

LGAEHRH305A

Present environmental health education information

Select a minimum of four units from this specialist health and environment pool.

In addition , choose a maximum of three 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. The three 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.