Diploma
This course will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and skills required for leadership in the community sector. You will learn to work in partnership with communities to build their capacity, resilience and self-determination.
You'll gain the tools to educate the public through programs on health advocacy and community consultation. You'll develop specific community development skills as well as broad skills for community services work, such as:
As part of your studies, you will undertake a fieldwork placement and an industry project. You will even have the opportunity to undertake your placement in an international location; in 2016, students went to Malaysia. These opportunities will give you valuable practical experience and on-the-job confidence.
The welfare and community services sector is one of Australia's fastest growing sectors, and is expected to continue growing, with good job prospects for community development professionals (Labour Market Insights).
Community development aims to facilitate community members working together to build better outcomes. This course will prepare you to use a creative and flexible approach to address the social, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of the community. You'll have the skills and understanding to be a passionate and collaborative community development worker.
Our graduates find employment developing and delivering programs in not-for-profit organisations, government departments and the community sector.
Potential job titles include:
To be awarded CHC52115 Diploma of Community Development, a student must successfully complete a total of fourteen (14) units of competency, consisting of:
eight (8) core units, and;
six (6) elective units, of which:
at least three (3) units must be selected from the electives listed in the CHC52115 Diploma of Community Development qualification, and;
up to three (3) units can be selected from the electives listed in the CHC52115 Diploma of Community Development qualification or any endorsed training package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.
Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.