Elected member skill set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
12/09/2026 10:45 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
LGASS00002

State Code
AC164

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

11/09/2012

Current Release Date

11/09/2012

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

22/12/2017

Nominal Hours

120

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	11/09/2012	Current	Approved

Description

Not applicable.

Pathway Information

The completion of this skill set provides a pathway for elected members into the Elected Member stream of the Diploma of Local Government.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Target Group

This skill set is intended for Local Government elected members. The skill set provides introductory skills required to operate effectively in the Local Government environment. All units must be completed.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

This competency from the LGA04 Local Government Training Package meets requirements for newly elected or existing elected officers in local government.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
C3727	LGAGENE302A	Contribute to effective decision making	40	Unit of competency
WE609	LGAGENE503	Perform the role of an elected member	20	Unit of competency
C4306	LGAGENE501A	Undertake councillor roles and responsibilities	60	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AE486	LGASS00007	Elected Member	Skill set