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
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.Delivered at:
Study modes:
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 Skill Set course is designed specifically for Local Government Rangers, Animal Control Officers, Animal Management Facility Operators, and may also benefit those in related fields such as Animal Welfare Inspectors or individuals...- Northam
Study Modes
- Online and 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
Certificate IV in Local Government
National ID LGA40120 | State ID BGO1Equip yourself with essential skills in local governance, conflict resolution, animal handling, and more
This short course is designed and offered specifically for Local Government Rangers, Animal Control Officers, Compliance Officers, Parking Officers and may be of benefit to those in...- Northam
Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Operate and Maintain Chainsaw Skill Set - Goldfields
State ID KAE31Practical Chainsaw Training for Beginners
This Skill Set covers the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand‑held chainsaw and pole saw and maintain them in proper working condition.- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- On campus
Operate and Maintain Chainsaw Skill Set - Wheatbelt
State ID KAE602 Day Practical Chainsaw Training for Rangers and Beginners
This Skill Set covers the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand‑held chainsaw and pole saw and maintain them in proper working condition.- Moora
- Muresk
- Merredin
- Northam
Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Prosecutions Skill Set
State ID KAD43Prosecutions Skill Set: Building Confidence and Competence in Regulatory Roles
This Skill Set course reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to work effectively within local government. Participants in these roles typically work with a high level of...- Northam
Study Modes
- Online and 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.- Northam
Study Modes
- On campus
Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS) 2 Skill Set
State ID KAD21- 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
WAPOL Firearm Safety Training Course - Theory
State ID O9537PWelcome to the WA Firearms Safety Training Course
Theory, a mandatory requirement for all new firearm authority applicants and authorised persons who do not currently hold their own firearm authority. This course is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to handle...- Northam
Study Modes
- Online