Local Government Training Institute

Local Government
Training Institute

Phone: 02 4922 2333
Fax: 02 4966 0655
Post: PO Box 137, Thornton NSW 2322
or contact us via email Here

Training Courses

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 .

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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
	The Essentials of the Local Government Building Code and Practices
	Finance for Non-Finance Managers
	Speed Reading for Councillors and Managers
	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 Business
	Certificate III in Business
	Certificate IV in Business
	Certificate III in Business (Administration)
	Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
	Certificate IV in Food Surveillance
	Certificate IV in Frontline Management
	Certificate II in Local Government - may be completed as school-based traneeship
	Certificate II in Local Government (Operational Works) - may be completed as school-based traneeship
	Certificate III in Local Government
	Certificate III in Local Government tailored to ratings staff
	Certificate III in Local Government (Regulatory Services)
	Certificate III in Local Government (Health and Environment)
	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 (Operational Works) tailored to Waste Management operators
	Certificate IV in Local Government
	Certificate IV in Local Government Administration
	Certificate IV in Local Government (Land Management)
	Certificate IV in Local Government (Planning)
	Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services)
	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/Gardens supervisors and managers
	Diploma of Local Government (Environmental Health and Building Assessment)
	Diploma of Local Government (Planning)
	Diploma of Local Government (Health and Envrionment)
	Diploma of Local Government (Operational Works)
	Diploma of Management
	Vocational Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management
	Certificate II in Horticulture
	Certificate III in Horticulture
	Certificate IV in Horticulture
	Certificate III in Government
	Certificate IV in Government
	Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - full certificate
	Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - upgrade/bridging course
	Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Industry trainer/assessor
	Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Pre Course Information

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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
	Bonded Asbestos for OPERATIONAL STAFF
	Bonded Asbestos for SUPERVISORS
	Chainsaw Training (Operate and Maintain Chainsaws)
	ChemUse Card (Pesticides - AQF3)
	Confined Spaces (2 days - Initial)
	Confined Spaces (4 days Advanced - Initial)
	Confined Spaces (Refresher)
	Confined Spaces (Awareness) CPR
	Dogging - Workcover license
	Elevated Work Platform - Workcover license
	Explosive Power Tools
	Apply First Aid
	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
	Pesticides Management in Horticulture (AQF 4)
	Safe Work Near Power Lines (Initial)
	Safe Work Near Power Lines (Refresher)
	Safe Work at Heights

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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

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