Training Courses

| Local Government Specific Training | Planning Courses | Certificate Programs |
| Structural Reform | Leadership and Management |
|OHS Training | Professional Development | Customised Training |
| NSW Roads and Traffic Authority Training |

Download our training course brochures by clicking on the course names below.
Our trainers can come to you to deliver training to your staff, anywhere.
If you can't find what you are looking for, contact us .

Local Government Specific Short Courses
  Pre-Election Workshop: What It Means to Be a Local Government Councillor
  Changes to the Local Government Act and the New Model Code of Conduct
  Support for Councils Dealing With Structural Reform
  Consultative Committee Training
  A to Z of DAs, LEPs and DCPs: Answering and Processing Planning Enquiries
  Developing the Town Planner’s Assistant
  Finance for Non-Finance Managers
  Speed Reading for Councillors and Managers
  Innovation Series: Micropolitics, Negotiating and Recommending
  Innovation Series: Innovative Practice
  Innovation Series: Advanced Strategic Planning
  NSW Rating Professionals’ Training
  Understanding and Managing Dog Behaviour

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Planning Courses
    Developing the Town Planner's Assistant
  Certificate III in Local Government (Health and Environment)
  Certificate IV in Local Government (Health and Environment)
  Diploma of Local Government (Environmental Health and Building Assessment)
  Certificate IV in Local Government (Planning)
  Diploma of Local Government (Planning)
  NSW Public Sector Industry Training Advisory Body flyer on Careers in Planning

The Essentials of Local Government Building Codes and Practices Workshop

Essential Skills to Manage Council’s Development Assessment System Workshop


Certificate Programs
    Certificate II in Local Government - may be completed as school-based traineeship
    Certificate II in Local Government (Operational Works) - may be completed as school-based traineeship
  Certificate III in Local Government
  Certificate III in Local Government (Health and Environment)
  Certificate III in Local Government (Operational Works) tailored to Waste Management operators
  Certificate III in Local Government (Operational Works) tailored to civil construction
  Certificate III in Local Government (Operational Works) tailored to Parks/Gardens 
  Certificate III in Local Government (Regulatory Services)
  Certificate III in Local Government tailored to ratings staff
  Certificate III in Local Government (Health and Environment)
  Certificate IV in Local Government
  Certificate IV in Local Government tailored to a Land Management focus
  Certificate IV in Local Government (Administration)
  Certificate IV in Local Government (Planning)
  Certificate IV in Local Government (Health and Environment)
  Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) tailored to civil construction
  Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works) tailored to Parks and gardens Supervisors and Managers
  Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services)
  Diploma of Local Government (Environmental Health and Building Assessment)
  Diploma of Local Government (Planning)
  Certificate II in Business
  Certificate III in Business
  Certificate III in Business (Administration)
  Certificate IV in Business
  Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
  Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management)
  Diploma in Business (Frontline Management)
  Certificate III in Government
  Certificate IV in Government
  Diploma of Government
  Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  Certificate III in Horticulture
  Certificate IV in Horticulture

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Professional Development
  Assertive and Professional Communcations
  Workplace Investigations
  Collaborative Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Skills
  Equity and Equal Employment Opportunity for Employees
  Equity and Equal Employment Opportunity for Managers
  Business Writing for Local Government
  How to Write Media Releases
  Dealing with The Media
  Preparing and Presenting Submissions, Tenders and Grant Applications
  Recruitment and Selection
  Lead Work Teams
  Assess and Appraise Capability and Provide Feedback in the Workplace
  Armed Holdup Prevention and Management
  Creating Powerful Presentations
  Dealing with Difficult People
  Developing Customer Service Skills
  Finance for Non-Finance Managers
  Managing Work Priorities


NSW Roads and Traffic Authority Training
    Traffic Controller (Blue/Grey card)
  Apply Traffic Control Plans (Yellow Card)
  Select/Modify Traffic Control Plans (Red card)
  Design/Inspect Traffic Control Plans (Orange Card)

 

OHS Training
  ChemUse Card (Pesticides - AQF3)
  Confined Spaces (2 days - Initial)
  Confined Spaces (4 days Advanced - Initial)
  Confined Spaces (Refresher)
  Confined Spaces (Awareness)
Dogging - Workcover license
  Elevated Work Platform - Workcover license
  Explosive Power Tools
  Forklift - Workcover license
  Manual Handling and Office Ergonomics
  OH&S Consultation for Committees(WorkCover Accredited)
  OH&S General Construction Induction (WorkCover Accredited)
  OH&S Induction (Non Construction)
  OH&S Risk Management for Supervisors and Managers
  OH&S Work Activity Induction for Construction
  Safe Work Near Power Lines (Initial)
  Safe Work Near Power Lines (Refresher)
  Safe Work at Heights
  Sustainable Pesticides Management (AQF 4)

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Customised Training
   

We have extensive experience in tailoring courses to the needs of industry and local government.

Some examples include:

  • Local Government OH&S and Customer Service induction programs
  • EEO and Diversity training
  • OHS Corporate Induction Programs
  • Asbestos Awareness training
  • Hazard Tree Assessment training
  • Code of Conduct training for councillors and managers of councils
  • Small plant training manuals and training course
  • Conflict Resolution/Dealing with Difficult Customers
  • Armed Holdup Prevention and Management training for frontline staff

Contact us for further details on tailored courses.

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