Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Community Development
Diploma of Community Development
CHC52121
BIJ2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of community services workers who manage the development and delivery of programs that build the 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 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, and recreation sectors.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units must be completed:- eight (8) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- 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 Package or accredited course.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEL95 | CHCCDE018 | Develop and implement community programs | 115 | Unit of competency |
| OEK80 | CHCCDE026 | Develop and lead community engagement strategies to enhance participation | 75 | Unit of competency |
| OEL78 | CHCCDE025 | Develop and support community leadership | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OEL99 | CHCCDE027 | Implement community development strategies | 55 | Unit of competency |
| WG740 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEL29 | CHCCDE024 | Support community action | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OEL96 | CHCCDE028 | 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 selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWM4 | CHC52115 | Diploma of Community Development | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.