Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Community Development

Diploma of Community Development

Qualification
National Code:
CHC52115
State Code:
AWM4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
695
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 08/12/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers who manage the development and delivery of programs that build capacity of communities to influence and guide their own future through public social change processes.

At this level, workers have specialised skills with complexity in the range and choices of actions required. Workers will generally have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers.

This work may be undertaken through organisations working across a range of social, environment, health, economic, arts and culture, recreation sectors.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)
- eight (8) core units
- six (6) elective units
- at least three (3) units must be selected from the electives listed below
- up to three (3) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Packages or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC48 CHCCDE002 Develop and implement community programs 55 Unit of competency
AVC41 CHCCDE010 Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation 75 Unit of competency
AVC40 CHCCDE009 Develop and support community leadership 30 Unit of competency
AVC38 CHCCDE011 Implement community development strategies 55 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVC07 CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity 40 Unit of competency
AVC42 CHCCDE008 Support community action 30 Unit of competency
AVC37 CHCCDE012 Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes 95 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL69 BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
AVC24 CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements 50 Unit of competency
AVC34 CHCCDE016 Deliver emergency relief services 40 Unit of competency
AVC35 CHCCDE015 Develop and implement a community renewal plan 65 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
AVC43 CHCCDE007 Develop and provide community projects 35 Unit of competency
AVC00 CHCEDU004 Develop, implement and review sexual and reproductive health education programs 50 Unit of competency
AWB39 CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship 60 Unit of competency
AVC36 CHCCDE013 Establish and develop community organisations or social enterprises 55 Unit of competency
D5548 PUAEMR016A Facilitate community involvement in recovery 25 Unit of competency
AWB40 CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process 90 Unit of competency
AVC39 CHCCDE014 Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place making 65 Unit of competency
AVC91 CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 50 Unit of competency
AVC13 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 85 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
AVB98 CHCEDU006 Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills 40 Unit of competency
AUH01 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
AUI15 BSBPMG514 Manage project cost 40 Unit of competency
AUK84 BSBPMG520 Manage project governance 20 Unit of competency
AUL26 BSBPMG519 Manage project stakeholder engagement 40 Unit of competency
D5549 PUAEMR017A Manage recovery functions and services 25 Unit of competency
AUM52 BSBRSK501 Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
WA874 TAEDEL404A Mentor in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
AUH72 BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
AUQ24 FNSACC604 Monitor corporate governance activities 60 Unit of competency
AUH79 BSBATSIC511 Plan and conduct a community meeting 60 Unit of competency
AWA79 CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities 60 Unit of competency
AVC01 CHCEDU002 Plan health promotion and community intervention 30 Unit of competency
WG674 HLTAHW023 Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs 120 Unit of competency
WA871 TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning 30 Unit of competency
WA872 TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
AVC32 CHCCOM004 Present information to stakeholder groups 70 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
S7794 TAEDEL502A Provide advanced facilitation practice 40 Unit of competency
AVC95 CHCADV002 Provide advocacy and representation services 45 Unit of competency
AVC03 CHCEDU001 Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies 45 Unit of competency
AVB97 CHCEDU007 Provide group education on consumer credit and debt 40 Unit of competency
WG682 HLTAHW031 Provide information/strategies to enhance capacities of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander families 40 Unit of competency
AVC92 CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services 75 Unit of competency
AVC58 CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations 40 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVB73 CHCMGT004 Secure and manage funding 70 Unit of competency
AUG93 BSBATSIW515 Secure funding 40 Unit of competency
AVB96 CHCEDU008 Share health information 40 Unit of competency
WG803 CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
AUI91 BSBPMG522 Undertake project work 45 Unit of competency
AUH57 BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
WG836 CHCYTH011 Work effectively with young people and their families 40 Unit of competency
D5494 PUAEMR018A Work in an emergency management context 25 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC44 CHCCDE006 Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 30 Unit of competency
AVB36 CHCSET001 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D311 CHC50708 Diploma of Community Development Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ2 CHC52121 Diploma of Community Development Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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