Overview

Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) + Certificate IV in Frontline Management

Supervision Training for Supervisors, Foreman, Gangers and Leading Hands.

Recommended for...

• Leading Hand/Team Leaders
• Supervisors
• Foreman
• Gangers

From:

• Parks
• Roads
• Maintenance
• Water
• Sewerage
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Saleyards
• Divisions of Council

Discover and implement the strategies that will make a REAL difference and help you effectively supervise the various aspects of your position:

• Supervision skills and strategies
• Coordinating your work team
• Safety
• Administer contracts
• Prepare for operational works
• Implementing operational plans
• Develop your career in operational works and supervision
  

How your Local Government operational works supervisors training will work...

Due to the nature of your work, this training is available to you as in-house workshops designed just for your Council. 

Where possible, assessments will be conducted during the workshops with only practical activities to be completed between sessions – no exams, no essays.

Step 1 – Recognize your Experience (RPL)

Have your Supervision work experience credited towards this qualification.  Through a simple, friendly process, you may find that you can provide work samples and shorten the number of assessments that you have to complete. 

Step 2 – Participate in Training to match the units you still need to complete.  Gain new skills and practical strategies.  Training options:

• In-house company training - Training, Assessments and Unit choice electives can be designed to specifically meet the needs of companies (minimum numbers needed). 

Step 3 - Complete Practical Projects as assessments – no exams or essays

Step 4 – Qualification Awarded + Graduation – We are looking forward to seeing you at your Graduation Ceremony and celebrating with you!

Practical Training and Assessments...
Global Training Institute has a reputation for delivering practical training that is suitable for outdoor working people. 

Trainers who understand...

Your Trainers will have had wide experience in training with Councils around Australia and bring fresh ideas. They will also be able to relate to what you do.

For example, our Training Manager, Shane holds an Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering as well as a Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with Government Roads and private experience across many civil fields.

Shane is very 'hands-on' and 'practical' having come from a labouring background

Comments from other Participants...

"Excellent for my position.  The workshops were very  informative and had useful hands on ideas.  I would recommend them.  I will now increase the communication level up and down." Glen Porter (Leading Hand) Ashburton Shire Council

 "Excellent. Very usable content.  Trainer knows what he is talking about and is easy to approach if in doubt.  I will now have better communication within my work groups." Peter Frost. Armidale Dumarsewq Council. 

"Useful course! Very informative and useful for my position.  Good ideas for budgets, toolbox meetings..." Jeff Richardson. Armidale Dumarsewq Council.

Real Solutions with Real Results

ENROLMENT IS AS EASY AS:

• Council Trainnig Coordinators contact us and together design the program

Delivery

Deliviery
What Previous Experience is required?

To successfully complete this Civil Supervision Certificate, you should have

• Supervisory experience in leading a team of workers or contractors
• Access to a workplace where you can do practical workplace projects e.g. Run a tool box meeting, complete forms
• Motivation and a strong reason to complete and gain your qualification...

How can I complete this qualification - online...?
This qualification is offered under a Bronze, Silver or Gold option program to suit your needs. Please see pricing tab for full details of qualification inclusions

•  Online
•  Online + Residential (2 x 2-day workshops) Sunshine Coast Qld Australia
•  Corporate Training – In-house (contact us to discuss a program designed just for your company)

How many units/subjects do I need to complete?
All 12 units must be completed to gain this qualification.

How long does it take to complete?
6 weeks – 18 months depending upon your previous experience and how much time you can allocate to completing your qualification. All the resources and assessments are available to you 24/7, so you can get in and complete as fast as you want.

How does the training and qualification work?
Step 1 – Recognize your Experience (RPL) Have your work experience credited towards this qualification. Through a simple, friendly process, you may find that you can provide work samples and shorten the number of units that you have to complete.
Step 2 – Participate in Training to match the units you still need to complete. Gain new skills and practical strategies. Training options: Online + Bronze, Silver, Gold program additions In-house company training - Training, Assessments and Unit choice electives can be designed to specifically meet the needs of companies (minimum numbers needed).
Step 3 - Complete Practical Projects as assessments – no exams or essays
Step 4 – Qualification Awarded + Graduation – We are looking forward to seeing you at your Graduation Ceremony and celebrating with you – you even get to wear a graduation gown. What is included in the Course

•  Recognition of your experience and prior learning
•  Online training, materials
•  Templates and resources
•  No exams
•  Assessment tips and verbal assessment instructions
•  Instant submission of assessments + notification of submission
•  Access to library – wealth of Resources... • Instant feedback and notification when work is assessed
•  Email support • Monthly management tip newsletter
•  Track progress of your assessments online • Phone, fax, email support
•  No off the job or contact hours necessary
•  Assessments based on your current projects or case studies
•  2 FREE additional chances to provide extra evidence
•  Your own Specialist Trainer who has had extensive experience
• Access to other members As well as these inclusions, see additional inclusions under Pricing - Bronze, Silver or Gold Member Programs which entitle you to significant bonuses of great value. Select which program suits you best.
  

Can my previous experience be recognized towords this qualification (Recognized Prior Learning)? “If you are doing senior management roles in your job, then don’t write off your skills – consider getting them recognised.” If you have enough experience and can demonstrate your skills and knowledge, then you not have to complete either certain units in the course or even not complete any of the training or assessments for the course. Read More (link to Recognition of Prior Learning Page)

Can my previous studies be used towards this qualification?
If you have recently completed studies at any Certificate IV or Diploma level, (within the last 5 years approx) then we may be able to use some of the units that you studied as part of this qualification. You will need to send us a copy of your results showing the units studied – include this with your enrolment form. If in doubt, send it anyway and we will check. Any studies that we cannot straight credited towards this qualification, may be used for Recognition of Prior Learning, to support your understanding of the topic. Contact us with any questions that you have

Possible Career Outcomes
Completing your Certificate IV in Local Government with Certificate IV in Frontline Management will be a great boost for your career. Anyone who holds formal qualifications have a significant advantage over those without formal qualifications, when applying for positions.

Additional Information
If you would like to discuss how this qualification will suit your career goals, then please contact our Course Advisors who will discuss your options with you.

How can I get started?
By clicking on the "enrol now" button on the right of the screen.Enter a few details and immediately get started today!

Units

Manage projects (BSBPMG510A)
Project Management training for all Managers and Supervisors. Discover the essentials required to effectively manage a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. This course addresses the management of projects including the development of a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learnt for application to future projects.

Monitor a Safe Workplace (BSBOHS407A)
Manager and Supervisor training in workplace safety. Discover the essentials required to effectively implement and monitor the organisation’s occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area to meet legislative requirements.

Promote Team Effectiveness (BSBWOR402A)
Team Building training for Supervisors and Managers. Discover the essentials required to effectively promote teamwork. It involves developing team plans to meet expected outcomes, leading the work team, and proactively working with the management of the organisation.

Show Leadership in the Workplace (BSBMGT401A)
Leadership skills training for Supervisors and Managers. Discover the essentials required to effectively work with teams and individuals, their standard of conduct and the initiative they take in influencing others. At this level, work will normally be carried out within routine and non routine methods and procedures which require the exercise of some discretion and judgement.

Implement Operational Plan (BSBMGT402A)
Manager and Supervisor training course. Discover the essentials required to effectively implement the operational plan by monitoring and adjusting operational performance, producing short term plans for the department/section, planning and acquiring resources and providing reports on performance as required.

Develop Work Priorities (BSBWOR404A)
Manager and Supervisor training in time management and work skills. Discover the essentials required to effectively plan your own work schedules, to monitor and to obtain feedback on work performance and development. It also addresses the requirement to take responsibility for your own career planning and professional development.

Implement Continuous Improvement (BSBMGT403A)
Manager and Supervisor training in implementing continuous improvement at work. Discover the essentials required to effectively implement the organisation’s continuous improvement systems and processes. Particular emphasis is on using systems and strategies to actively encourage the team to participate in the process, monitoring and reviewing performance, and identifying opportunities for further improvements

Establish Effective Workplace Relationships (BSBWOR401A)
Training in Management and workplace communication. Discover the essentials required to effectively analyse and communicate information and to use that information to develop and maintain effective working relationships and networks, with particular regard to communication and representation.

Administer Contracts (LGACOM401A)
Discover how to administer, monitor and transition contracts.

Prepare a Budget (LGACOM503B)
Discover how to develop and finalise a budget. Great for Council Staff responsible for the preparation of budgets.

Provide Team Leadership (LGACOMP026A)
Provide leadership to a team within the organisation. Discover how to plan work for the team, monitor team performance, facilitate change and provide reports. Great for all team leaders across the organisation.

Follow defined OHS Policies and Procedures (LGACORE102B)
Workplace Safety Course – Introduction. You’ll cover the essentials in general occupational health and safety (OHS) requirments

Implement and Monitor the Organisation's OHS Policies, Procedures and Programs within the Work Group or Section (LGACOM405B)
Discover how to implement and monitor general occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and programs in all functional areas of local government.
Great for Supervisors or Team Leaders that have to implement OHS.

Develop Works Maintenance Schedule (LGAWORK401A)
Local Government Training Course – developing works maintenance schedules.  You’ll cover the essentials in developing a works maintenance schedule to meet the outcomes of a council asset management program.

Prepare for Operational Works (LGAWORK402A)
Local Government Training Course- Works Project Plans.  You’ll cover the essentials in preparing a works project plan that is conveyed to relevant stakeholders.

Manage Civil Plant and Resources (LGAWORK403A)
Civil Construction Course – Managing Civil Plant and Resources. You’ll cover the essentials in managing civil plant and resources.

Manage a Civil Works Project (LGAWORK404A)
Civil Construction Course – Managing a civil works project.  Discover the essentials required to effectively manage a civil works project within council areas. You’ll cover all aspects of planning, implementing and monitoring a civil works project through to completion, including the documentation required to support the project.

Follow defined OHS Policies and Procedures (LGACORE102B)
Workplace Safety Course – Introduction.  You’ll cover the essentials in  general occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements in all local government functional areas. It covers the basic OHS responsibilities all staff members are expected to be able to uphold and maintain and is therefore appropriate for all local authority and council staff.

 Work Effectively in Local Government (LGACORE104B)
Discover how to work effectively in a local government context, and take responsibility for own your work. This topic requires an understanding of and support for local government priorities. Great for all Council Staff particularly those entering local government for the first time.

Work with Others in Local Government (LGACORE105B)
Local Government Training Course – Work effectively in Local Government and Councils. You’ll cover the essentials in the promotion of effective work relationships within local government. The importance of building relationships, fulfilling own tasks and responding to constructive feedback when working within a team setting is recognised. The unit is appropriate for all local government and local authority staff.

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