Traineeship and Fee for Service are available.
Overview
The LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government is aimed at new or existing officers who are working in a Local Government.
The program covers the skills and knowledge required to perform the wide scope of duties that are required in the Local Government sector. This includes the understanding of the functions, roles and diverse services that a Local Government in Western Australia offers and reflects on legislative obligations and duties for various roles in the workplace.
This course is an ideal start for people new to Local Government or Officers who wish to advance their career prospects. Prospective students would already be employed in a Local Government in WA. They might be working in customer service, finance, people and culture, parks and gardens, or any other role in a Local Government.
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.
Course Information
Training Program Outline
The Certificate III in Local Government is nationally recognised within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) and consists of 12 Units of Competency (UoC), four core and eight elective units.
WALGA Training offers 2 streams of Elective Units of Competency.
Please indicate on enrolment which option you would like to choose. You will be issued with a Letter of Offer, which will specify your training and assessment plan including training days and term dates.
- Option A - Business administration and document processing
- Option B - Financial transactions and accounting processes
- LGACOR001 Work in local government
- BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication
- BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers
- PSPLEG005 Comply with legislation in the public sector
- BSBINS302 Organise workplace information
- BSBINS309 Maintain business records
Option A - Business administration and document processing
- BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
- BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
- BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations
Option B - Financial transactions and accounting processes
- FNSACM311 Process and manage payments
- BSBFIN301 Process financial transactions
- BSBFIN302 Maintain financial records
- BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
- BSBSTR301 Contribute to continuous improvement
- BSBCMM411 Make presentations
TESTIMONIAL
Hear from Certificate III Graduate Julie Croft, Shire of Mount Magnet
“After coming from a logistics background and moving into Local Government in my 50s, I was excited and proud to complete the Certificate III in Local Government. I thoroughly enjoyed the course, especially learning about legislation and understanding how much of my customer service role is guided by it.
“Learning about public speaking was also a confidence booster. The information taught throughout the modules has enhanced my role in many ways.
“My trainers made the modules engaging and were always available for support when needed. I’m now looking forward to completing another course to continue building my skills and knowledge.”
Training Type and Fees
Upcoming Course Dates
| Dates | Delivery Method | Duration | Fees | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 22 July 2026 or Thursday, 23 July 2026 (Registrations close 7 July 2026) | Virtual | N/A |
Traineeship and Fee for Service are available. |
Register here |
| Wednesday, 14 October 2026 or Thursday, 15 October 2026 (Registrations close 29 September 2026) | Virtual | N/A |
Traineeship and Fee for Service are available. |
Register here |
