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CiLCA - Certificate in Local Council Administration
The National Training Strategy has developed a customised qualification for the sector, the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA). This core skills qualification is awarded to those who submit a portfolio of evidence, within 24 months of registering, demonstrating the skills they have in local council administration.
The 2008 CiLCA portfolio guide
The qualification has recently been revised and re-launched; as from 16 April 2008 all those registering will undertake the new guide (those registering prior to 16 April 2008 will have the choice to complete the new portfolio guide or continue with the previous edition).
- A copy of the 2008 portfolio guide which contains the Assessment Criteria.
Funding for clerks from smaller councils is available via the Bursary scheme.
Experienced clerks may feel able to prepare their portfolio of evidence without training, however County Training Partnerships have been established to provide a choice of training opportunities, designed to meet the needs of the Certificate in Local Council Administration.
Note also that clerks holding the Certificate of Higher Education in Local Policy (or the earlier CertHE in Local Council Administration) awarded before July 2004 by the University of Gloucestershire are exempt from the Certificate in Local Council Administration, as competence has already been demonstrated and assessed through this advanced training course.
Register
To download the 2008 registration from for CiLCA click here.
To download the 2008 re-sit from for CiLCA click here.
Alternatively contact your local County Training Partnership who will be able to assist you in organising training and development to help you achieve the qualification, click here for a list of CTP's.
You are required to register your interest in the Certificate in Local Council Administration with your local County Training Partnership (CTP). A fee of £150 is payable to the SLCC - CiLCA Management , this covers our administration costs, the portfolio marking and certificate production. If you intend to submit a portfolio of evidence, you must register at least 3 months prior to submission so that marking arrangements can be made.
Information on CiLCA
• Chief Verifier's Report 2007
• A copy of the previous edition of the portfolio guide