Certification
NQF Level 5 | 121 Credits | Duration 24 months
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Course Intention
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Community Development
Practitioner.
A Community Development Practitioner acts as a change agent to add value to community
development practice by exploring and coordinating networks and partnerships. Conducts
community-based research to inform interventions, aligned to relevant legal and regulatory
frameworks.
Plans, designs and manages community interventions through the application of appropriate
leadership and management styles; all of which are done to promote ethical and professional
community development practice.
Course Content
This qualification consists of Knowledge Modules, Practical Skill Modules and Work Place Based Learning Modules as follows:
Knowledge Modules
- KM-01, Operations Coordination and Administration, at NQF Level 4, Credits 19.
- KM-02, Effective Communication, at NQF Level 5, Credits 5.
- KM-03, Sociology of Developing Societies, at NQF Level 5, Credits 10.
- KM-04, Sustainable Development Practice, at NQF Level 5, Credits 27.
Practical Modules
- PM-01, Compile, update and maintain community profiles (households, infrastructure assets, structures, economic viability etc.), at NQF Level 5, Credits 18.
- PM-02, Prepare data for the analysis of community profiles and identify trends that can be used to develop appropriate interventions, at NQF Level 5, Credits 4.
- PM-03, Compile and present community profile reports, at NQF Level 5, Credits 4.
- PM-04, Monitor existing community development initiatives, at NQF Level 5, Credits 4.
- PM-05, Participate in the evaluation of existing programs, identify potential problems and recommend appropriate corrective actions, at NQF Level 5, Credits 4.
- PM-06, Compile reports on the implementation of initiatives, at NQF Level 5, Credits 3.
- PM-07, Identify the need for community development structures and facilitate the establishment of the appropriate structures, at NQF Level 5, Credits 8.
- PM-08, Facilitate the functioning of effective community development structures, at NQF Level 5, Credits 5.
- PM-09, Supervise the performance of community development practitioners, at NQF Level 5, Credits 6.
- PM-10, Motivate and mobilise the efforts of voluntary support team members. (Including relevant governmental departments), at NQF Level 5, Credits 6.
- PM-11, Gain an understanding of all the community development initiatives in the designated community, at NQF Level 5, Credits 4.
- PM-12, Communication of the outcomes of forums and meetings to stakeholders, at NQF Level 5, Credits 6.
- PM-13, Liaise and partner with relevant stakeholders regarding community development initiatives, at NQF Level 5, Credits 2.
Work Experience Modules
- WM-01, Exposure to a full range of community settings, at NQF Level 4, Credits 16.
- WM-02, Exposure to a full range of community development initiatives, at NQF Level 5, Credits 12.
- WM-03, Exposure to all the monitoring and evaluation tools, at NQF Level 5, Credits 26.
- WM-04, Exposure to a full range of community, interdepartmental and civil society forums, at NQF Level 5, Credits 8.
- WM-05, Exposure to a full range of supervisory situations relevant to the work of field workers, at NQF Level 5, Credits 11.
- WM-06, Exposure to all the official and civic service providers within the community, at NQF Level 5, Credits 4.
Admission Requirements
- Successful completion of the Occupational Certificate: Community Worker (Community Development Worker) at NQF Level 4.
- National Senior Certificate (NSC).
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