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.
Work functions may include:
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
Improving quality of life
Working towards social justice
Increasing people's skills
Working with self help groups
It defines the knowledge and skills for community development workers who work under broad direction from senior managers.
Occupational titles may include:
Community builder
Neighbourhood centre manager
Community development officer
Outcomes manager
Community housing resources worker
Project manager
Economic development manager
Settlement worker
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
9 core units
6 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A elective which is recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Community Services and/or Health Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing
CHCCS502B Maintain legal and ethical work practices
OR
CHCCS522A Address complex legal and ethical issues in professional practice (Note pre-requisite CHCCS400B )
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking community development work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Group A - elective recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
This qualification has been structured (through the Entry requirements) to provide a specific focus on culturally diverse clients. Where work also involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients or communities, candidates are recommended to select the following unit:
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups.
Working with people with alcohol and other drug issues
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD510A Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
Working with people with mental health issues
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
Child protection electives
CHCCHILD401A Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people
CHCPROT424A Develop a child protection practice framework
CHCPROT429A Work collaboratively to maintain a child safe environment
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into CHC50708D iploma of Community Development a candidate must:
1. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units of competency from CHC40808 Certificate IV in Community Development:
CHCCD404D Develop and implement community programs
CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework
2. Have sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community development work to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
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.
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries