Course Title: Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5247 Diploma of Community Development
Course Title: Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 95
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
POLI5042C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2014, Term1 2015 |
Course Contact: Mandy Morrison
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254065
Course Contact Email: mandy.morrison@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
You will explore the knowledge and skills required to work within community and government structures to enable community development processes.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCD516B Work within organisation and government structures to enable community development outcomes |
Elements: |
1. Work within the structures and process of the organisation 2. Assess extent to which organisation supports community development work 3. Utilise all levels of government for community development activities and projects 4. Maintain the profile of community development work within the organisation 5. Maintain management support for community development activities and projects |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment activities for this course require you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge about the influence and impact of organisational structures, policies and management systems on Community development activities and how you have represented and promoted community development activities within the organisation. You will also be required to demonstrate your understanding of the Australian government and it’s systems in relation to funding opportunities, legal frameworks and policies. Assessment includes written responses embedded within the project portfolio, a presentation to the class and a written report. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course.