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Version Effective: 19th of May, 2025
Version Effective: 19th of May, 2025

PDC167715 - Overview of Community Development in Neighbourhood Centres

Course Details

Course Summary

NOTE: THIS MICRO-CREDENTIAL IS NOT TO BE PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE OR HANDBOOK. ACCESS IS RESTRICTED AS PER THE DTET SERVICE AGREEMENT.

As the Communities 2032 Strategic Plan is rolled out across the state, cross departmental awareness of Neighbourhood Centres (NC) is also required.  The NC sector is needing to grow its workforce rapidly and ensure it has skilled and qualified workers for local communities. With the absence of community development qualifications from tertiary institutions, the sector is in need of training and education in NC based community work for the current and future workforce.

This four-hour micro-credential provides a more in-depth understanding of community development across NCs. Course content is proposed to include the topics below:

Module 1 - Introduction to Community Development
Module 2 - History of Community Development
Module 3 - CD Principles and Values
Module 4 - CD Frameworks
Module 5 - CD Continuum in Neighbourhood Centres
Module 6 - CD Practice Techniques
Module 7 - CD Evaluation
Module 8 - Assessment and Finalisation

Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded continuing professional development (CPD) hours, a digital badge and can download a certificate of completion.

Entry Requirements

Enrolment in this micro-credential is restricted to Neighbourhood Centre staff, volunteers, board members, students, jobseekers and external stakeholders including staff from other peak bodies and government employees working closely with the sector.

There are no specific entry requirements.

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their continuing professional development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. 

Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded continuing professional development (CPD) hours, a digital badge and can download a certificate of completion.

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

CQU will provide an enrolment key to NCQ to manage enrolment of participants.
Study Area
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
Skill Area
  • Community Services
  • Youth Services

Admission Codes

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

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. 

Learning outcomes include: Core principles and values essential for effective practice, frameworks for planning and implementing initiatives, practical skills for community engagement, methods for evaluating the success of community projects, and knowledge and skills needed to lead and contribute to community development efforts effectively.

Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded continuing professional development (CPD) hours, a digital badge and can download a certificate of completion.

Relevant occupations include Neighbourhood Centre staff, volunteers, board members, students, jobseekers, and external professionals such as representatives from peak bodies, government officials, and sector-aligned personnel.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Course Learning Outcomes

LO1: Gain insights into the core principles and values that underpin effective community practice. 

LO2: Gain knowledge of frameworks for planning, developing and implementing community initiatives. 

LO3: Recognise the skills and knowledge to effectively lead and contribute to community development efforts.

On completing this micro-credential, participants will gain a a sound understanding of community development in a neighbourhood centre context.

 

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