The LGA50220 Diploma of Local Government - Elected Member program is the highest level of qualification that an Elected Member can obtain through WALGA Training.
Over the past few years, there has been increased interest in this specialised training program enabling participants to increase their skills and knowledge in order to confidently provide leadership to their community and to efficiently and effectively fulfill their role and responsibility, in particularly in relation to good decision making in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 and relevant regulations.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to perform as an elected member in local government.
These individuals work relatively autonomously. The work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, and the provision of leadership and advocacy.
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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
10 units must be completed:
- 6 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
- 4 units from the electives listed below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – the units must be relevant to the work outcome.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Core units
| BSBPEF502 |
Develop and use emotional intelligence |
| LGACOR010 |
Oversee asset management strategy |
| LGACOR011 |
Analyse financial reports and budgets |
| LGAMEM001 |
Meet elected member responsibilities |
| LGAMEM002 |
Perform elected member functions |
| LGAMEM003 |
Contribute to high level strategic decision making |
Elective units
| LGAPLA003 |
Assess development applications and implement planning scheme |
| PSPGEN032 |
Deal with conflict |
| PSPGEN075 |
Build and maintain community relationships |
| PSPPCY001 |
Contribute to policy development |
For more details, download the
LGA 50220 Diploma of Local Government - Elected Member brochure here.
Download the
Student Handbook here
Download the
WALGA Enrolment Form here
Nominations are also now open for the 2022 Jacqui Dodd Diploma Scholarship.
Click here for more information.
For information on the LGA 50220 Diploma of Local Government - Elected Member, please email
training@walga.asn.au