The LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government is a pathway to a career with Council in either business support or outdoor maintenance. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the performance protocols expected of every Council worker including workplace safety, communication, and customer service. You’ll then gain technical skills that support your career interests: (business support) producing business documents, designing spreadsheets, maintaining records, OR (outdoor maintenance) planting trees and shrubs, pruning, operating chainsaws, using chemicals to controls pests and weeds, storing chemicals, traffic control. Enquire now for the list of study unit choices (and their availability) as well as upcoming course dates in your area.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Local Government vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate III in Local Government will prepare you for the following roles.
A Local Government Officer performs a range of duties for a local government department. You might be employed in an administrative role, work for...
A Council Maintenance Worker conducts a range of duties on local government facilities. You might work in parks and gardens, on roadside areas or o...
A Street Cleaner uses a range of methods to keep streets, roads and walkways clear. Depending on the space involved you might use manual tools or y...
Customer Service Officers work at call or contact centres managing small teams and interacting with customers. They often work as an extension of t...
A Waste Management Officer collects and processes waste products. You might drive a waste collection vehicle to collect rubbish from homes, busines...
A Recycling Officer processes recyclable materials found in waste products. You might collect recyclable waste from homes, businesses or industrial...
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