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Diploma of Community Development

This qualification covers managing programs that help communities shape their own future. It includes developing and running community programs, supporting community action and leadership, leading community engagement, putting community development strategies in place and working within organisation and government structures. Community development workers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CHC Community Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CHC52115 Diploma of Community Development (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Community workers who manage programs and often supervise staff and volunteers, in social, environment, health, economic, arts and culture or recreation sectors.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Community development officer
  • Community development manager
  • Community engagement officer
  • Neighbourhood centre manager
  • Project manager (community services)
  • Settlement worker

Qualification structure

14 units must be completed: At least 3 units must be selected from the electives listed below. Up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

8 units
  1. CHCCDE018Develop and implement community programs
  2. CHCCDE024Support community action
  3. CHCCDE025Develop and support community leadership
  4. CHCCDE026Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation
  5. CHCCDE027Implement community development strategies
  6. CHCCDE028Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
  7. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  8. HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety

Elective units

37 units
  1. CHCADV001Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
  2. CHCADV002Provide advocacy and representation services
  3. CHCADV005Provide systems advocacy services
  4. CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needs
  5. CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  6. CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  7. CHCCDE022Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
  8. CHCCDE023Develop and deliver community projects
  9. CHCCDE029Establish and develop community organisations or social enterprises
  10. CHCCDE030Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place making
  11. CHCCDE031Develop and implement a community renewal plan
  12. CHCCDE032Deliver emergency relief services
  13. CHCCOM004Present information to stakeholder groups
  14. CHCCSL001Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
  15. CHCCSL003Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
  16. CHCCSM009Facilitate goal directed planning
  17. CHCCSM010Implement case management practice
  18. CHCCSM012Coordinate complex case requirements
  19. CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  20. CHCDIV003Manage and promote diversity
  21. CHCEDU001Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
  22. CHCEDU002Plan health promotion and community intervention
  23. CHCEDU004Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs
  24. CHCEDU006Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills
  25. CHCEDU007Provide group education on consumer credit and debt
  26. CHCEDU008Share health information
  27. CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activities
  28. CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
  29. CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance
  30. CHCMGT004Secure and manage funding
  31. CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  32. CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  33. CHCPRT026Support the rights and safety of children and young people
  34. CHCSET003Work with forced migrants
  35. CHCYTH023Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families
  36. HLTAHW023Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs
  37. HLTAHW031Provide information/strategies to enhance capacities of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander families

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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