Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Community Development
Diploma of Community Development
CHC52115
AWM4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
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 |