Course Outline. CHC50708 Diploma of Community Development. CHC50708 Diploma of Community Development

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1 Course Outline CHC50708 Diploma of Community Development

2 Why Health Industry Training Health Industry Training is passionate and committed to inspiring students to achieve their career goals and aspirations. If you want to be part of an exciting, fast growing industry the health and community services sector and Health Industry Training can fulfil that goal. The health sector is currently the largest employment and fasting growing sector in Australia. The opportunities for Australians are exciting and rewarding. To be part of this industry it is important you select the most appropriate training organisation to ensure you receive the necessary knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to secure a place. Health Idust Taiig has a eas epeiee i the health sector. We specialise in health and community services and keep well informed of the current and future trends occurring in the health and community services sector. Health Industry Training will help you successfully complete your qualification using an individual, supportive approach by providing you with a training plan individualised to suit your needs and lifestyle. Study your way, place and pace with the support of a personal trainer. It is recommended that you read this course outline in conjunction with the student handbook that is available on the Health Industry Training website. Inspiring students to achieve!

3 CHC50708 Diploma of Community Development Course Details Industry trends Duration Delivery Method Enrolment Method Prospect Career Roles Assessment Methods Maximum 24 months Flexible (including online assessment), Work Placement Open enrolment Community builder Outcomes manager Project manager Settlement worker Community development officer Economic development manager Short answer questions Projects Case studies Workplace portfolio Research reports Work Placement Community Development workers contribute to the development of communities through social change processes. The work may occur within and across social, environment, economic, arts and culture, and recreation sectors. This work may take place in domestic and international contexts. For instance, Aboriginal Project Officers (Development Assistance) are engaged by a charitable organisation to provide services for Australian-based projects aimed at alleviating disadvantage among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. They may coordinate field-based projects, manage the budget, or participate in the design, development, and implementation or monitoring of community development plans. Employment for this occupation rose slightly in the past five years and rose strongly in the long-term (ten years). Employment for Community Development to November 2018 is expected to grow moderately.

4 Course Information Delivery Method The Diploma of Community Development is delivered through a blended delivery method. You will be poided ith a Leae esoue ad Assesset Booklet fo eah uit of opete. I additio ou will be provided with access to our online assessment platform where you will complete all theoretical assessments. It is anticipated that you will undertake a work placement. This will provide you with the necessary practical skills and workplace experience. Work Placement Duration: Minimum 300 hours Work placement outline Health Industry Training recognises that an important part of undertaking a qualification in health or community services is the practical component of the course. Work placement provides students with an avenue to apply practical skills i a eal life environment where you are able to practice the skills and knowledge you have learnt during the course. Insurance Health Industry Training provides insurance to all students undertaking work placement as part of their qualification. Insurance covers Public Liability and Volunteer Workers insurance. Pre-requirements Depending on the organisation where your work placement will be conducted you may need to conduct a number of pre-placement requirements. All students will need to undertake a National Criminal Record check prior to placement. Health Industry Training can arrange the National Criminal Record check on your behalf for the cost of $18. Alternatively you can contact your local police station. Assessment Methods Health Industry Training uses a range of assessment methods to ensure sufficient evidence can be gathered to demonstrate you can perform the tasks against the specified criteria. Assessment methods can include: Health Industry Training requires students to undertake a minimum of 300 hours work placement for the Diploma of Community Development. When you have completed approximately two-third of your study load, Health Industry Training will endeavour to find a suitable organisation for your work placement. However, we encourage you to identify a suitable workplace within your local community. Short answer questions Projects Case studies Scenarios Reports Workplace portfolios Work placement logbook Research reports Presentations

5 Recognition of Prior Learning Many of our students already have a high level of skills, knowledge and expertise that can be recognised through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL takes into account any previous formal study, work and life experience and then assesses this against the elements of competency to determine if you can receive credit toward a qualification. Students seeking recognition can apply for RPL on enrolment into a qualification or throughout the duration of their study. Credit Transfer If you have completed a unit of competency within your intended qualification with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) you may be able to apply for a credit transfer or exemption. A copy of the original transcript must be provided when applying for a credit transfer. Entry Requirements To enrol in the Diploma of Community Development it is anticipated that you will have completed year 10 or equivalent. In addition students will need to provide Health Industry Training with their Unique Student Identifier number. IT Requirements To complete the course you will need access to a computer and the Internet. For us to provide you with access to the online assessment system you must provide Health Industry Training with an address. Please provide this address on the enrolment form in the relevant space provided. In addition you will need basic computer skills to conduct research on your current topics and complete your assessments. In particular, you will need skills in word processing and PowerPoint presentations. Admission Requirements Minimum Age Requirements The minimum age for this course is 16 years old. If you are under 18 years of age your enrolment form must be signed by a parent or guardian. Literacy, Language, Numeracy (LLN) Requirements Students must have an adequate level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills (LLN). Entry into the course requires English proficiency to Year 10 level or equivalent. Students are able to test their LLN skills by completing an appropriate level LLN test by ing info@healthindustrytraining.org. For additional information and support contact the Reading Writing Hotline at

6 Student Support Throughout your course with Health Industry Training, you will be provided with a range of support services depending on your individual needs. One-on-one trainer support: You will be provided with a trainer that has extensive experience and expertise in the course content and the industry sector. Our professional trainers are there to ensure you have a successful learning journey where you can contact them via phone or . In addition to your trainer, the administration team can provide you with support including your enrolment, changes to contact details or study plan, assisting with accessing your online assessment system, progress report and any issues you may encounter throughout your course. Peer support Health Industry Training appreciates that distance/online learning can be an isolated experience for some students. To assist with isolation all students have the option to be part of a Facebook peer support group. Peer support groups can be a positive experience where you can study with like-minded people, ask questions relating to your course and build friendships. Financial support The Diploma of Community Development is Austudy / Abstudy approved. Please contact your local Centrelink office for eligibility requirements and application. Fee-paying To assist students who are not eligible for funding, Health Industry Training offers financial assistance to students by allowing students to either: pay the cost of the course in full and receive a 10% discount on the full cost of the course; or take advantage of our affordable payment plan options (weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments) (see enrolment form for additional information) VET FEE-HELP VET FEE-HELP is a student loan scheme for Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector that is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). For eligible students, VET FEE-HELP provides you with the option of: deferring all of your tuition fees; or paying some of your tuition fees upfront and deferring the balance To be eligible for VET FEE-HELP students must: be an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of study; be undertaking study as a full fee paying student; provide a tax file number; hae opleted, siged ad suitted a euest for VET FEE-HELP Assistae fo o o efoe the census date; not exceed their FEE-HELP loan limit

7 Course Structure The table below provides a recommendation for the order in which you should complete your units. On enrolment into the units you will be provided with learner guides, reference material and online access. 15 units are required for award of this qualification including: 9 core units 6 elective units Order of Study Unit Code Unit Title Unit type (Core/Elective) BSBPMG522A Undertake project work Core CHCCD508D Support community action Core CHCCD509C Support community leadership Core CHCCD514B Implement community development strategies Core CHCCD515B Communicate effectively within a community development context Core CHCCD516B Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes Core CHCLD514B Analyse impacts of sociological factors on clients in community work and services Core CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities Core AND only one of the following units: CHCCS502C Maintain legal and ethical work practices Core CHCCS522B Address complex legal and ethical issues in professional practice (Note pre-requisite CHCCS400C) Six (6) elective units are to be selected. No particular order of completion is required. HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Elective CHCAD504B Provide advocacy and representation services Elective CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services Elective CHCADMIN403D Undertake administrative work Elective CHCCD402B Develop and provide community education projects Elective CHCCD615A Develop and implement community development strategies Elective CHCCD619B Establish and maintain community, government and business partnerships Elective CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management Elective Core

8 CHCCOM504B Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication Elective CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework Elective CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately Elective CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity Elective CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework Elective CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients Elective CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities Elective CHCINF505D Meet statutory and organisation information requirements Elective CHCNET404B Facilitate links with other services Elective CHCNET503D Develop new networks Elective CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice Elective CHCPOL504B Develop and implement policy Elective CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector Elective CHCAOD510B Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues Elective CHCMH402B Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes Elective CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues Elective CHCCHILD401B Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Elective CHCCHILD505B Work effectively in child protection and out of home care for children and young people Elective CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness Elective CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work Elective

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