Planning Officer Courses
A Planning Officer assesses development applications, conducts site inspections, prepares reports, and ensures projects meet regulations, balancing growth and sustainability.
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Get qualified to work as a Planning Officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
BSB50820
Duration
6 days - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Please note - this is not a building related course.
The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management is for dedicated project managers and team leaders who have been assigned to a major project. You will learn how to scope and cost out a project, then manage the budget, quality, resources and work teams. Choose electives that support your job role including: communication, compliance and governance, critical thinking, team leadership, procurement, ICT and information systems.
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Duration
6 days - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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LGA50120
Looking for a senior role in Council’s Town Planning department? Try the LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government (Planning). This nationally recognised qualification develops your leadership, customer service, and communication skills — at the same time delivering key competencies in Council planning and spatial data collection. The course covers: sourcing and collating spatial data, understanding planning legislation, performing basic development assessments, identifying native title issues, protecting heri...
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RIISS00056
The RIISS00056 Traffic Management Designer Skill Set provides the skills and knowledge needed to develop traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes, perform preliminary risk assessments of temporary traffic management sites, and design these plans. It does not qualify participants to control traffic with a stop/slow bat, or boom gate, or set up work with traffic control plans. It is suited to experienced traffic control/management operators.
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22612VIC
The 22612VIC Course in the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) is designed for individuals in paid or volunteer roles involved in incident management. It equips participants with the skills to work within the AIIMS framework, ideal for those in public or private sector roles needing to collaborate with emergency management agencies during major incidents. The course covers the principles and processes of AIIMS for effective support roles within adopting organisations.
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A Planning Officer assesses development applications, ensures projects meet regulations, and liaises with stakeholders. They evaluate proposals, conduct site inspections, prepare reports, and offer recommendations on land use. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are crucial in this role.
Planning Officers help balance community growth with sustainability through collaboration and regulatory oversight.
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