Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Authority
&
Chalimbana Local Government Training Institute
| Name of Learning Programme | Diploma in Local Government Administration |
| ZQF Level | 6 |
Start: January
Exams: December
Calendar–System: Term
Application Deadline: Until January
Fees: More information under “Payments“
Contact: For more information contact Mr Tembo +260 977759724
1. Rationale
The current trends towards decentralization and the need for good governance have pointed to a need for relevant knowledge, skills and appropriate attitude necessary to address the specific needs for Local Government.
Training needs assessment has revealed that the administration courses currently run in the country do not provide the appropriate capacity to interpret Local Government Law, fully understand the committee system of councils and the councilor-officer partnership.
This course is therefore tailored to equip trainees with such skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable them adequately and effectively interpret Local Government statutes, service councils and their committees, and partner with councilors for development.
The programme will therefore, provide the nation with qualified Administrative Officers who will apply the skills acquired through this programme and other related disciplines to meet the highlighted demands in both the formal and informal sectors of the economy.
2. Programme Purpose
The purpose of this programme is to provide the nation with skilled human resources who are able to carry out administrative and management functions of local authorities for good governance and effective provision of quality service.
3. Programme Objectives
On completion of the course, the trainee will be able to:
1. Interpret the Local Government Act and other relevant statutes
2. Supervise the day to day administrative activities of the council
3. Identify research areas related to functions of the Council
4. Apply fundamental concepts of Economics
5. Apply financial practices
6. Apply computers skills in local administration
7. Formulate policy interventions for local development
4. Duration
Three (3) years with a total of 3324 notional learning hours inclusive of 3 months industrial attachment (480 hours).
5. Course Outline
First Year
| Course Code | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 254 -01-A | Local Government Administration | 301 |
| 254 -02-A | Local Government Finance | 281 |
| 254 -03-A | Communication Skills | 80 |
| 254 -04-A | Local Government Law | 261 |
| 208-05-A | Computer Application | 80 |
Second Year
| Course Code | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 254-06-B | Constitutional and Administrative Law | 211 |
| 254-07-B | Comparative Local Government Administration | 211 |
| 254-08-B | Organizational Behaviour | 211 |
| 254-09-B | Central Government Administration | 158 |
| 254-10-B | Economics | 225 |
| Attachment (one month) | 160 |
Third Year
| Course Code | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment (two months) | 320 | |
| 254–11-C | Research Methods | 211 |
| 254–12-C | Human Resource Management | 211 |
| 254–13-C | Public Policy | 235 |
| 254–14-C | Development Administration | 168 |
| 254–15-C | Entrepreneurship | 80 |
6. Learning and Teaching Strategies
Learning shall constitute theory lessons, field trips, case studies, projects and practical training.
7. Entry Requirements
Direct Entry
Grade Twelve School certificate with at least credits or better in five subjects, which must include Mathematics and English Language.
Mature Age Entry
Grade Twelve Certificate with at least two credits or better in English language and Mathematics plus two years work experience in relevant field with recommendation letter from employer or has a Certificate in Local Government Administration.
8. Assessment
The break down for assessment shall be as follows:
9. Attendance
The candidate must have an attendance of at least 85% to be eligible to sit for the final examinations.
10. Progression Requirements
Failures
A candidate who fails in more than three (3) modules shall be excluded from the programme.
Referrals
A candidate who fails in three (3) modules or less shall be deemed a referred candidate and shall have an opportunity to clear the failed modules.
11. Certification
A Diploma in Local Government Administration shall be awarded to successful candidates by Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA).