Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Community Development

Diploma of Community Development

Qualification
National Code:
CHC52121
State Code:
BIJ2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0905 - Human Welfare Studies And Services
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2022
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
770
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC74 CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs 60 Unit of competency
OEL05 CHCCSM012 Coordinate complex case requirements 50 Unit of competency
OEK78 CHCCDE032 Deliver emergency relief services 40 Unit of competency
OEL31 CHCCDE023 Develop and deliver community projects 35 Unit of competency
OEL10 CHCCDE031 Develop and implement a community renewal plan 65 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 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
OEM53 CHCCDE029 Establish and develop community organisations or social enterprises 55 Unit of competency
OEL49 CHCCSM009 Facilitate goal directed planning 60 Unit of competency
AWB40 CHCCSL003 Facilitate the counselling relationship and process 90 Unit of competency
OEL15 CHCCDE030 Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place making 65 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
AVC96 CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients 55 Unit of competency
OEK28 CHCCSM010 Implement case management practice 60 Unit of competency
AVB98 CHCEDU006 Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills 40 Unit of competency
AVC07 CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity 40 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 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
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
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
AVB96 CHCEDU008 Share health information 40 Unit of competency
OEK79 CHCPRT026 Support the rights and safety of children and young people 25 Unit of competency
OEM07 CHCYTH023 Work effectively with young people and their nominated carer or families 40 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
OEJ51 CHCCDE022 Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities 30 Unit of competency
OEK15 CHCSET003 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
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.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information