PDC115414 - A Guide to First Nations Community Engagement at CQUniversity

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Version Effective: 1st of September, 2026
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Microcredential Summary

This online, micro-credential provides participants with the knowledge and skills to enhance their engagement practices when working with First Nations communities and their representatives. The micro-credential can be undertaken from an individual, organisational unit and/or industry level perspective to enable participants to reflect on their partnerships with First Nations communities and promote effective organisational cultural capability and inclusive workplace cultures. Participants will learn the First Nations Community Engagement Framework to ensure First Nations Peoples remain at the centre of community engagement activities. Participants will also learn how to apply the First Nations Community Engagement Scale to community-based projects. Case studies are provided as examples of good practice and highlight the activities that help to inform effective community engagement to connect and create ideas for positive outcomes. 

This micro-credential is also awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this micro-credential.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • Domestic
  • International
Fees
Full Fee $0.00 (2026)
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

This micro-credential is designed for CQUniversity Staff and Students.

To access this micro-credential, staff must go to EMPower Learning.  Please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning.

For student access, please log into MyCQU, select the "Discover" menu and select "Micro-credentials at CQUniversity". 
Study Area
  • Health
  • Business, Accounting and Law
  • Creative, Performing and Visual Arts
  • Education and Humanities
  • Engineering and Built Environment
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
  • Information Technology and Digital Media
  • Science and Environment
  • Work and Study Preparation
  • Transport and Safety Sciences
Skill Area
  • Business Services
  • Community Services
  • General Education and Training
  • Tourism
  • Public Sector
  • Justice and Law Enforcement
  • Education Support

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Completion of this micro-credential may be used as evidence of professional development activity and may be eligible for CPD hours, subject to the requirements of the relevant professional body or employer. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Structure
Micro-credential

6 hours of online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.

  • Online

Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify the elements of the First Nations Community Engagement Framework that ensures First Nations communities remain at the centre of industry community engagement activities. 
  2. Outline the steps required to apply the First Nations Community Engagement Scale to community-based projects.
  3. Reflect on your organisation's First Nations community engagement approaches.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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