UNLOCK YOUR IMPACT WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE!

Through practical training, real-world projects, and specialised focus on areas like youth development, healthcare, and community advocacy, you’ll gain the skills to address social challenges and drive positive change.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Empowers learners to work with communities by identifying needs, facilitating community meetings, mobilising resources, and supporting development projects.

Admission Requirements.

NQF Level 2 with Communication or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on relevant work experience.

Qualification Structure.

Semester 1: Fundamentals of Development Practice, Collect Information on Community Development Needs and Strengths
Semester 2: Fundamental Communication Practices, Mobilise Community Support for Identified Initiatives

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates will collect and disseminate essential information, operate within groups and forums, communicate community needs, and assess capacity-building initiatives.

International Comparability.

Aligns with international programmes such as Scotland’s Community Work qualification and Tanzania’s Advanced Diploma in Community Development.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Available through Contact Learning, Blended Learning, and Distance Learning, supported by digital resources, academic advising, and mentorship.

Career Opportunities.

Community Development Worker, Community Liaison Officer, Project Coordinator in Community-Based Organisations, Field Worker in Government and NGOs.

Articulation Options.

Horizontal Articulation: Further Education and Training Certificate: Community Development (NQF Level 4)
Vertical Articulation: NQF Level 5 Occupational Certificate: Community Worker (Community Development Practitioner)

Ensure Compliance, Empower Financial Accuracy.

Supports alignment with legislative and policy frameworks relevant to community initiatives.