CHC50708 - Diploma of Community Development

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Subjects

Core

BSBPMG510A Manage projects
CHCCD508C Support community action
CHCCD509C Support community leadership
CHCCD514A Implement community development strategies
CHCCD515A Communicate effectively within a community development context
CHCCD516A Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
CHCCS502A Maintain legal and ethical work practices
CHCLD514A Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services
CHCPOL403B Undertake research activities

Elective

CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management
CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCCS422A Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately
CHCNET503C Develop new networks
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Prerequisites

To gain entry into CHC50708 Diploma of Community Development a candidate must:

  • Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following compulsory units of competency from CHC40808 Certificate IV in Community Development:
    • CHCCD404D Develop and implement community programs
    • CHCCD412A Work within a community development framework
    • CHCCD505D Develop community resources
    • CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
    • CHCCS411A Work effectively in the community sector
    • CHCINF407C Meet information needs of the community
    • CHCORG405C Maintain an effective work environment
    • HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
    • HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes

OR

  • Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community development work to show
    • The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
    • A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required and including work with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
    • The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.

Other information

This qualification applies to community development work that aims to facilitate community members working together to influence and guide the future of their community. Work includes assisting community members to develop techniques and frameworks to facilitate this process.

Some of the career options open to you upon completing this qualification are:

  • Building community networks
  • Providing advocacy services
  • Defining community priorities
  • Providing planning services
  • Empowering individuals and communities
  • Resourcing the community to meet needs
  • Facilitating support and social action groups
  • Undertaking needs assessment
  • Working towards social justice
  • Working with self help groups
Apply for a referral
Applying for your course is easy. Click on the red “APPLY” button and it will take you through to the referral form. Fill in this form, upload your identification (Medicare card and drivers licence) and push the “SUBMIT” button. The form is sent through to a consultant who will review your referral. Once your referral has been actioned you will receive a confirmation email.