2022-2023 Training & Professional Development Course Directory
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WALGA Training are excited to launch our new 2022-2023 Training & Professional Development Course Directory.
Visitors to the WALGA Hub at the 2022 WALGA Convention were given the first copies our brand new Directory. This is an essential resource that provides a great overview of our Training and Professional Development courses for Elected Members and Local Government Officers. If you would like to receive a hard copy, please email training@walga.asn.au. You can also download a digital copy of the Directory below.
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LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government
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The Certificate III in Local Government program (LGA30120) is aimed at Junior Officers working in an administrative or operational role at a Local Government.
The program covers the skills and knowledge on how to perform a variety of administration or operational duties, working as part of a team, using effective communication techniques and how to offer a quality service to residents or other people from both inside and outside your Local Government. Depending on the role of the Officer, we offer two different program streams, Administration and Waste Management. The qualification has been developed according to the requirements of the Local Government Training Package (LGA) and has been approved for delivery by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC). All learning resources have been specifically developed and contextualised for Local Governments in Western Australia.
Expressions of Interest
For more information and to express your interest, please contact the WALGA Training team via training@walga.asn.au or ring us on 08 9213 2088.
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Environment and Sustainability (eLearning)
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The Environment and Sustainability Course is the latest addition to our eLearning suite. This course will provide Local Governments with a comprehensive grounding in the key areas of responsibility and management; climate change, biosecurity, biodiversity, sustainability and water.
As the closest tier of government to the community, Local Governments are in a unique position of being able to improve environment and sustainability at a local level, internally and across the community, and contribute to global benefits. The course assists Local Governments to meet their legislative obligations under Section 1.3 (3) of the Local Government Act (1995), which requires that Local Government, in carrying out its functions, “is to use its best endeavours to meet the needs of current and future generations through an integration of environmental protection, social advancement and economic prosperity.
Target Audience
Designed for Elected Members and Local Government Officers.
Cost and Duration
$300 (plus GST)
Enrol anytime (3 months to complete upon date of enrolment)
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OCTOBER
Monday, 17 October
Procurement Planning and Risk Management
Tuesday, 18 October
Introduction to Specification Writing
Wednesday, 19 October
Professionally Speaking
Retention and Disposal or Business Records
Thursday, 20 October (via ZOOM)
Understanding and Applying the Local Government Industry Award NT
Friday, 21 October
Introduction to Waste Management
Monday, 24 & Tuesday, 25 October
Recovery Coordinators Course for Local Government
NOVEMBER
Tuesday, 1 November (via ZOOM)
Record Keeping Awareness for Local Government Elected Members
Wednesday, 2 November
Compliance, Evaluation and Contract Award
Thursday, 3 November
Contract Administration and Management
Introduction to Managing Business Records in Local Government
Monday, 7 November
Dealing with Difficult Customers
Wednesday, 9 & Thursday, 10 November
Effective Supervision
Friday, 11 November
Oversee Asset Management Strategy
Thursday, 17 November
The Role of Mayors and Presidents
Our approachable team is here to help with your booking requests, In-House or eLearning quotes or troubleshooting any arising technical issues.
To secure a place, please register through our website walga.asn.au/training or contact the WALGA Training Team direct via training@walga.asn.au or on 9213 2088.
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