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660: Local Government Diploma of Management
Program Overview
AIM, in conjunction with the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA), is pleased to offer the Diploma of Management – Local Government. This qualification is designed to provide skills, management and leadership training for professional, technical and administrative personnel. Independent teams will work collaboratively to identify and develop innovative services, ensuring skills and knowledge within local government are at the leading edge of current thinking and learning.
This program consists of eight modules and assessments, requiring participant attendance of one day a fortnight over 16 weeks. This will focus on developing measurable business outcomes for the organisation as well as for the individual, involving a highly participative approach including workplace assignments.
Designed for
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Improve knowledge and the performance of management and thereby improve productivity and efficiency
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Build a learning culture on the job
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Integrate continuous management improvement into business and strategic plans
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Identify unique and situational specific solutions which will increase and improve the organisation’s effectiveness
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Assist managers to identify cutting edge solutions for internal and external clients.
Content
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this program, participants should be able to:
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Understand some of the subtleties of improving performance from their team in a Local Government workplace
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Build a culture of performance and continuous improvement
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Interpret budgets and financial plans for effective decision making
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Plan appropriate community consultation processes
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Recruit, retain and build an effective team
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Manage risks to protect their organisation without blocking innovation and change.
Nationally Recognised
Yes
Residential
No
Competency Standards
| Module |
Dates (Mondays) |
Change and Innovation/Facilitate Continuous Improvement
BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment, or
BSBMGT516A Facilitate continuous improvement |
August 23 |
Manage Risk
BSBRSK501A Manage risk |
September 6 |
Recruit, Select and Induct Staff
BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff |
September 20 |
Manage People Performance
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance |
October 4 |
Manage Meetings
BSBADM502B Manage meetings |
October 18 |
Community Consultation
LGACOM502B Community consultation |
November 1 |
Manage Budgets and Financial Plans
BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans |
November 15 |
Ensure Team Effectiveness
BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness |
November 29 |
| Graduation Ceremony |
March 8, 2011 |
Miscellaneous Information
Requirements to Receive the Diploma of Management:
Attendance at modules listed plus progressive assessment.
Assessment: The Diploma of Management – Local Government modules will be progressively assessed throughout the program to ensure that on completion, participants can attend a graduation ceremony to be held at AIM.
Note: Fees include the cost of progressive assessment. Members of WALGA have access to a $300 subsidy off the listed prices.
Duration
8 days (once per fortnight)
*AIM Open Learning Programs are GST free, however GST applies to the catering component and is included in the fee.
Fees
| Professional Member: | $4,470.00 |
| Affiliate Member: | $5,370.00 |
| Corporate Member: | $4,470.00 |
| Public: | $5,370.00 |
Dates