Every member of the community plays a role to make it a better, welcoming place to be. But if you’re after a more active role in ensuring better community outcomes, working within the local government can be a highly rewarding career for you. Taking on a local government training course will give you the opportunity to learn a broad range of skills, which can include the evaluation and analysis of current practices, as well as providing leadership and guidance and developing new criteria and procedures for current practices.
As one of the leading providers in local government training in Australia, you’ll have access to world-class training that equips you with skills to provide services in a range of positions.
Please refer to individual course pages to confirm location of delivery.
After graduation from our local government training courses WA, our students have acquired positions such as:
- Ranger
A career in local government is a meaningful and rewarding pathway, helping you work within your community for positive outcomes.
Local Government Courses
Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS) 1
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Support your community and workplace with your knowledge.
This course meets the generic requirements for compliance management in specialised council work areas, such as environmental health and planning. Individual councils may apply different levels and types of regulatory authority to specific job roles associated with this skill set. This skill set is not designed to provide detailed technical and specific knowledge in, for example, building inspection, animal control, parking management or environmental health.
You will gain the underpinning knowledge and skills in the complex areas of:
- compliance monitoring and investigation
- negotiation skills
- communication skills
- conflict resolution
- community education
Dog and Cat Management and Control Skill Set
State ID KAD63Embark on your journey to Dog and Cat Management
This short course is tailored for Local Government Rangers, Animal Control Officers, Animal Management Facility Operators, Animal Welfare Inspectors and individuals interested in working in these fields. You will be equipped with the...
- Northam
Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Firearms Handling and Safety
State ID O9503PTake the uncertainty out of firearm handling.
Ensure the safety of yourself and others with this 2-day short course covering firearm legislation, safe handling, terminology, storage, transport and other essential information.- Northam
Study Modes
- On campus
Livestock Handling Skill Set
State ID AE403Your path to working with livestock starts here
From cattle, to sheep, horses and more - learn the basics of handling and caring for livestock in this hands-on skill set.- Geraldton
Study Modes
- On campus
Livestock Management and Control Skill Set
State ID KAD62Your shortcut to a herding success
This skill set will provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to:
- use correct identification methods for cattle, sheep, horses, goats and other...
- Northam
Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Certificate IV in Local Government
National ID LGA40120 | State ID BGO1Do you work in local government and need specialist administration skills to conduct internal audits and reviews of Council lessees, tenants, and service operators?
LGA40120 Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) is the course for you! This nationally recognised...
- Northam
Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Prosecutions Skill Set
State ID KAD43Study Modes
- On campus
Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS) 1
State ID O9515PSupport your community and workplace with your knowledge.
This course meets the generic requirements for compliance management in specialised council work areas, such as environmental health and planning. Individual councils may apply different levels and types of regulatory...
- Northam
Study Modes
- On campus
Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS) 2 Skill Set
State ID KAD21This course is for those that have completed the Regulatory Officer Compliance (ROCS) 1 workshop and are wanting to further develop their skills and knowledge. Students will complete two separate workshops over four days.
Parking Controls (2 Days) ...
- Northam
Study Modes
- On campus
Reptile Handling and Capture Short Course
State ID O9761PSnakes, turtles and lizards - just another day at the office.
Be prepared for and educated about reptilian encounters in any environment. The application of the skills learnt in this short course can be applied at home, at the workplace, and beyond.- Northam
Study Modes
- On campus