C11053v7 Graduate Certificate in Local Government
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Local Government (GradCertLG)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Notes
This course is not offered to international students.
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Exit award
Other information
Overview
Today's local government manager must have a high level of professional expertise in order to meet the demands of local communities and stakeholders and to make a greater contribution to improving economic, social, environmental and governance outcomes for their organisations. This requires a broad range of managerial skills and a sound understanding of the unique characteristics of local government. The Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management has been developed by the Centre for Local Government to advance the professional capability of local government professionals through a unique combination of academic thinking and practitioner experience.
Tailored to the local government environment, the course enables participants to develop a study plan that matches the requirements of their professional development needs and interest areas. Subjects are highly applicable to contemporary local government issues and can be studied alongside workplace commitments, through intensive block release.
Career options
The course is particularly suited to local government middle-tier managers and unit leaders who wish to advance their careers. It is also highly recommended for public administrators from other tiers of government and professionals from the non-government sector who work in partnership with local councils for the benefit of local and regional communities.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Consider issues with an attitude that is open, ethical and fosters cultural competence across diversity |
| C.1 | Communicate and engage effectively with people from diverse perspectives and cultures across multiple platforms, acknowledging the status of Indigenous peoples to develop cross-disciplinary interventions |
| C.2 | Synthesise and deliver well-informed, engaging and effective presentations in written, oral and digital formats for several types of audience, particularly as this pertains to local government |
| C.3 | Collaborate effectively and apply leadership skills within multidisciplinary teams |
| I.1 | Review critically informed and innovative approaches to issues in local government and intergovernmental relations in domestic and international settings |
| I.2 | Review evidence-based solutions to complex issues facing local government |
| P.1 | Demonstrate strategic thinking about competing resources, governance structures and drivers of change |
| P.2 | Critically reflect on the rights and heritage of Indigenous Australians to inform capabilities to communicate and collaborate effectively with and for Indigenous Australians as local government professionals |
| R.1 | Consider and analyse complex arguments, interests and values within local government and intergovernmental contexts |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants must have one of the following UTS recognised academic qualifications or an equivalent (according to NOOSR or UK NARIC):
- Completed Bachelor’s degree
- Completed Graduate Certificate
- Completed Graduate Diploma
- Completed Master’s degree or Doctoral degree.
Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements may be considered on the following:
- a CV clearly articulating minimum 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time work experience*; AND
- a Personal Statement (max. 300 words) demonstrating an understanding of basic local management concepts gained from work experience and knowledge of course expectations.
*Work experience from within the following ANZSCO Occupation descriptors is deemed as relevant: 13. Specialist Managers, 22. Business, Human Resources and Marketing Professionals, 23. Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professions, 51. Office Managers and Program Administrators.
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Inherent (essential) requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.
Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
The course comprises 24 credit points, made up of four subjects.
Course completion requirements
| STM91501 Core subjects | 12cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
The following example shows a typical full-time and part-time program.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Local Government (C11053), the Graduate Diploma in Local Government (C06033).
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Local Government (C11053) will be grangted 24cp RPL under the Graduate Diploma in Local Government (C06033).
Exit award
With prior approval, students who have completed 24 credit points of study in the Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management (C06033) can exit their studies with a Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management.
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS: Institute for Public Policy and Governance
email Academic Programs Officer
telephone + 61 2 9514 1659