Play a role in educating the public through programs on health advocacy and community consultation.

This course will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and skills required for leadership and management in the community sector.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Health and Community Services
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  CHC50708
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• community development officer
• community builder
• neighbourhood centre manager
• project manager
• settlement worker
• community housing worker

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Students will gain theoretical knowledge and specialised skills to facilitate the development and resourcing of communities in a range of contexts.

Core Units

• Manage Projects

  Unit code

  BSBPMG510A

• Support Community Action

  Unit code

  CHCCD508C

• Support Community Leadership

  Unit code

  CHCCD509C

• Implement Community Development Strategies

  Unit code

  CHCCD514A

• Communicate Effectively Within a Community Development Context

  Unit code

  CHCCD515A

• Work Within Organisation and Government Structures to Enable Community Development Outcomes

  Unit code

  CHCCD516A

• Analyse Impacts of Sociological Factors on Clients in Community Work and Services

  Unit code

  CHCLD514A

• Undertake Research Activities

  Unit code

  CHCPOL403B

• Address Complex Legal and Ethical Issues in Professional Practice

  Unit code

  CHCCS522A

• Maintain Legal and Ethical Work Practices

  Unit code

  CHCCS502B

Electives

• Prepare for Tertiary Research and Study

  Unit code

  VBP714

• Provide Systems Advocacy Services

  Unit code

  CHCAD603A

• Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCS400B

• Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice

  Unit code

  CHCORG428A

• Undertake Community Sector Work Within Own Community

  Unit code

  CHCCS421A

• Conduct Complex Assessment and Referral

  Unit code

  CHCCS500A

• Coordinate the Work Environment

  Unit code

  CHCORG506D

• Manage Research Activities

  Unit code

  CHCPOL505B

• Develop, Facilitate and Monitor All Aspects of Case Management

  Unit code

  CHCCM503C

• Work Within a Structured Counselling Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCSL501A

• Work Within a Community Development Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCD412A

• Develop Community Resources

  Unit code

  CHCCD505D

• Contribute to OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS300B

• Undertake Administrative Work

  Unit code

  CHCADMIN403C

• Plan and Conduct Group Activities

  Unit code

  CHCGROUP403D

• Assess Needs of Clients With Alcohol and / or Other Drugs Issues

  Unit code

  CHCAOD408A

• Develop and Implement Community Programs

  Unit code

  CHCCD404D

• Meet Statutory and Organisation Information Requirements

  Unit code

  CHCINF505C

• Develop New Networks

  Unit code

  CHCNET503C

• Maintain OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS400A

To achieve this qualification 15 units must be successfully completed: 9 core units and 6 elective units.

A wide range of elective units are available to address workplace requirements at this level or higher in the Community Services / Health Training Packages and other relevant national endorsed Training Packages approved by the School of Community Services.

To gain entry into Diploma of Community Development a candidate must be recognised as competent in HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes

OR

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.

• TAFE: Not Applicable
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: Applicants will be assessed by the Selection officer as being capable of successfully completing the course. You may receive recognition of prior learning based on skills and knowledge acquired through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.
• Other: Applicants must have 2 years work experience and knowledge of community development or have achieved specified competency from the Certificate IV in Community Development.