The dates for the Diploma Local Government (Health and Environment) course have been set for 2010 … This course has been specifically designed for Local Government employees working within environmental health, compliance management, local laws, land protection, animal management and other allied fields of work. Commencing March 2010, a total of 3 courses has been set for 2010 requiring a total 6 attendance days in Brisbane

March 2010 – Group 6

• Days 1-2:  M/T 22 & 23 March 2010
• Days 3-4:  T/W 27 & 28 April 2010
• Days 5-6:  M/T 7 & 8 June 2010

July 2010 – Group 7

• Days 1-2:  M/T 26 & 27 July 2010
• Days 3-4:  M/T 13 & 14 September 2010
• Days 5-6:  M/T 25 & 26 October 2010

October 2010 – Group 8

• Days 1-2:  M/T 4 & 5 October 2010
• Days 3-4:  M/T 15 & 16 November 2010
• Days 5-6:  M/T 13 & 14 December 2010

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Who Should Attend?

Groups may include local government technical officers working within environmental health, as well as compliance management, local laws, land protection, animal management and other allied fields of work.

Why Attend?

• Articulation into related university course/s
• Improved understanding and practice of environmental health with local government
• Provides a strong base level of knowledge for officers supporting EHOs
• Be able to support and advise on environmental health issues within council

** Important Update: Funding is now available at Certificate IV level for eligible candidates **

Topics Covered in this Program

• EHO Roles and responsibilities
• EHO and Local Government Legislation
• Core technical officer functions including:
  • public nuisances
  • water sampling
  • waste management
  • other health and environment related issues.
• Community Engagement

Entry Requirements

Candidates will be required to prove that they have a minimum of two years full-time employment within Council working within Environmental Health, Compliance Management, Land Protection, Local Laws, Animal Management and other allied fields.

Assessment Projects

There are a range of assessment projects to be completed which are work-based and job-relevant, to be completed under supervision of the candidate’s direct line manager/EHO.

Course Enquiries

For further information or to add your name to the LGAQ waiting list, please email your name, position in Council and contact details to the Training Team at training@lgaq.asn.au. Please note the LGAQ’s Cancellation Policy.