Certificate in Local Council Administration
This 8 Session course over 16 hours supports students in gaining the knowledge to complete the qualification. It assists them in building their portfolio and gives guidance and support along the way.
As CiLCA is based on the day-to-day and annual activities of a Town or Parish Clerk /Responsible Finance Officer (RFO), it should be viewed as a test of your knowledge and experience, rather than the learning. It is often advised that officers be in post for approximately 12 months before attempting CiLCA, so they have the experience of the full council year as a foundation for their understanding and portfolio. Previous experience in related fields (e.g. other local government, charity or public body administration) can help with the candidates state of readiness and as its about learning ‘on the job’ the activities needed to complete the portfolio can contribute to the day job too.
CiLCA is an important qualification for Town and Parish Council Officers. Achieving this on behalf of their councils completes part of the criteria to achieve the General Power of Competence.
DALC CiLCA training. Please find the agreed dates below for the Units:
- Monday, 3rd February 2025 Unit 1
- Tuesday, 4th March 2025 Unit 2
- Thursday, 16th April 2025 Unit 3
- Wednesday, 14th May 2025 Unit 4
- Monday, 16th June 2025 Unit 5
- Thursday, 17th July 2025 Unit 6
- Monday, 18th August 2025 Unit 7
- Wednesday, 17th September 2025 Unit 8
This course is delivered usually via zoom or teams, although session one is sometimes held in person so candidates can get to know others taking it at the same time. Ian Cruise-Taylor, will be delivering the sessions. Ian has been in local government for over 50 years and a Parish Clerk for 8 years, and has wide-ranging experience of both town and parish councils in Shropshire. He is currently ‘clerking’ a parish in Shropshire and another in Telford and qualified to teach CiLCA in 2022. He works as the Training Officer for Staffordshire Parish Councils’ Association.