CLG/Professional Development
The Centre for Local Government has a solid history in delivering training programs to the local government sector.
Programs are developed and delivered by trainers associated with the Centre. The Centre maintains responsibility for academic oversight of these programs, which are predominantly delivered by UNE Partnerships, the education and training company of the University of New England.
UNE Partnerships provides a flexible approach to training in local government through its learning and development solutions. Developing targeted training programs is essential for local government to meet its contemporary challenges, to up skill and retain valuable ‘hard to source’ staff and to resolve the specific organisational needs of individual councils.
As a Registered Training Organisation, UNE Partnerships offers a range of development programs that align to different levels and functions in local government organisations. These provide a broad suite of vocational programs to underpin staff development in local government and add depth to UNE programs.
UNE Partnerships government qualifications are specifically designed for those working within the government or the public sector through structured workplace training. They provide a flexible approach to develop the specific skills and knowledge required to work effectively within the government or the public sector in both regional and metropolitan areas. Certificate III in Government
http://www.unep.edu.au/PublicSector/Government_CertIII.htmA generalist qualification covers entry-level competencies for a career in the public service whilst undertaking a diverse range of work activities. Corporate Groups only
Certificate IV in Government
http://www.unep.edu.au/PublicSector/Government_CertIV.htm
Suited to those working in an environment where there is a range of diverse responsibilities rather than a narrow specialisation, and which requires competence in independent and self-directed work. The skills and knowledge acquired will enable participants to work effectively in a government department in a supervisory or team leader role
Certificate IV in Government (Investigation)
http://www.unep.edu.au/PublicSector/Government_CertIV_Invest.htm
Covers the competencies required for statutory investigation under a range of legislation, regulations, mandated government and organisational policy and instructions. It equips participants with an understanding of government structures and processes, organisational responsibilities and the environment in which government employees work.Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance)
http://www.unep.edu.au/PublicSector/Government_CertIV_Stat.htm
Covers the competencies required by those responsible for ensuring statutory compliance with the requirements of legislation, regulations and government or organisational policy.Diploma in Government and Government Investigations (under development -- due September 09)There are a number of local government specific units within the public sector training package.Business Administration
http://www.unep.edu.au/BusinessAdministration/default.htmBusiness Management
http://www.unep.edu.au/BusinessManagement/default.htmProject Management
http://www.unep.edu.au/projectmanagement/default.htmFacilities Management.
http://www.unep.edu.au/FacilitiesManagement/default.htm
UNE Partnerships specialises in delivering customised training for corporate group to suit the individual needs of your organisation, form specific units to full qualifications. For more information on our programs or services, contact the Business Development Unit at UNE Partnerships on 1800 066 128 or http://www.unep.edu.au/General/UNEP_Customisation.htm
The UNE Centre for Local Government also delivers specialist short courses in conjunction with various academic units of the University.In addition to formal professional development programs and short courses, the Centre runs an occasional series of seminars on topical local government issues. These have included seminars on amalgamation and also on major changes to the planning system. The Centre works in conjunction with a host Council in the delivery of these seminars. The Centre also hosted the major conference “The Cutting Edge of Change – Local Government in the 21st Century” in early 2002.