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LGA50120

Diploma of Local Government (Planning)

Looking for a senior role in Council’s Town Planning department? Try the LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government (Planning). This nationally recognised qualification develops your leadership, customer service, and communication skills — at the same time delivering key competencies in Council planning and spatial data collection. The course covers: sourcing and collating spatial data, understanding planning legislation, performing basic development assessments, identifying native title issues, protecting heritage and cultural assets. Enquire now for the entry requirements, Council Planning competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.

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Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,250 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$2,480 weekly pay
$2,700 weekly pay
$5,000 weekly pay
$1,820 weekly pay
$1,500 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.