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Certificate III in Local Government
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LGA30120
Your work within local government demonstrates a versatile skill set that keeps our communities running, from administrative support to operational maintenance. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a pathway that recognises this lived expertise through the Certificate III in Local Government. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when we begin guiding experienced council staff through the formal assessment of their existing capabilities.
About This Qualification
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 OfficerMaintenance 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.
Qualification Code
LGA30120
Training Package
LGA — Local Government
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
12 (4 core + 8 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Administration Officer (Local Government) | Providing general administrative support, managing business records, and assisting residents with rates and council enquiries. |
| Customer Service Officer | Liaising with community members regarding service requests and managing databases to ensure accurate council information delivery. |
| Revenue Officer | Collecting rates, fines, and fees while ensuring all financial functions comply with statutory local government policy. |
| Records Officer | Handling the systematic retrieval and disposal of council records to meet legislative recordkeeping obligations. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current council position description
- ✓Detailed resume of local government experience
- ✓Performance reviews or supervisor testimonials
Service & Communication
- ✓Customer enquiry logs or service request records
- ✓Community correspondence and email samples
- ✓Minutes from team meetings or council briefings
Safety & Compliance
- ✓WHS risk assessments or JSA reports
- ✓Safety induction records
- ✓Incident reports or hazard identification logs
Administration & Records
- ✓Samples of file management or data entry
- ✓Revenue, rates, or application fee documentation
- ✓Internal memos and procedural checklists
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Local Government.
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