Certificate III in Local Government

LGA30120

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to work in multiskilled operational roles in local government.

These individuals possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement are required and are responsible for their own outputs.

Possible job title includes:

  • Business Support Officer
  • Maintenance Crew Member.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Local Government Level 3

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      1 year
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Assist with maintaining workplace safety Core
Deliver a service to customers Core
Engage in workplace communication Core
Work in local government Core
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Elective
Batch mix concrete Elective
Carry out concrete work Elective
Carry out measurements and calculations Elective
Conduct operational inspection of park facilities Elective
Conduct road maintenance operations Elective
Conduct waste resource recovery Elective
Contribute to conflict management Elective
Contribute to continuous improvement Elective
Control traffic with stop-slow bat Elective
Control weeds Elective
Create electronic presentations Elective
Design and produce business documents Elective
Design and produce spreadsheets Elective
Identify and segregate waste Elective
Identify, locate and protect underground services Elective
Install sub-soil drainage Elective
Maintain business records Elective
Maintain concrete bridges Elective
Maintain drainage systems Elective
Maintain timber bridges Elective
Maintain waste landfill sites Elective
Monitor waste landfill sites Elective
Operate and maintain chainsaws Elective
Operate small plant and equipment Elective
Organise workplace information Elective
Perform pruning operations Elective
Place, compact and cover waste at landfill sites Elective
Plant trees and shrubs Elective
Position, set-up and operate portable traffic signals Elective
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases Elective
Prepare site for new operational works Elective
Process and manage payments Elective
Show social and cultural sensitivity Elective
Transport and store chemicals Elective
Work in a team Elective
Write simple documents Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Local Government sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Gardener (General)

    ANZSCO 362211

    Gardeners (General) plant, cultivate and maintain parks and gardens.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • General Clerk

    ANZSCO 531111

    General Clerks perform a range of clerical and administrative tasks.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Parking Inspector

    ANZSCO 561913

    Parking Inspectors patrol assigned areas and issue parking infringement notices to owners of vehicles that are illegally parked.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Caretaker

    ANZSCO 899111

    Caretakers maintain and clean residential buildings, schools, offices, holiday camps, caravan parks and associated grounds.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Local Government

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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