OCN NI
Level 2
QN: 603/0502/2
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OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Community Development
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 336 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
OCN NI
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
336 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Collaborative and Cross-sectoral Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand political and civic structures available to support communities.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of public bodies in supporting communities.
- Understand collaborative and partnership working.
2
Community Development History and Context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the historical background of local community development., Be aware of issues which may impact on community development.
3
Community Development Monitoring and Evaluation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of monitoring and evaluation within community development.
- Be able to plan monitoring and evaluation activity.
- Be able to collect monitoring and evaluation data.
- Be able to analyse monitoring and evaluation data.
4
Community Leadership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the key concepts, skills and qualities of effective community leadership.
- Be able to assess and develop own leadership skills.
5
Community Learning for Social Change
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and practice of community learning for social change.
- Be able to identify own learning needs and reflect on practice.
6
Equality and Good Relations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key concepts relating to equality and good relations.2.
- Understand the importance of Equality legislation.3.
- Understand what is meant by good relations.4.
- Know the causes and consequences of conflict within and between communities.5.
- Use a range of strategies to address community tension and conflict.
7
Funding and Resourcing Community Projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and purpose of fundraising for community projects.
- Understand funding information policies and procedures.
- Be able to carry out a funding activity for a community project.
8
Governance and Organisational Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand appropriate organisational and legal structures for community development.
- Recognise what is meant by charitable status., Be aware of the roles of governing bodies.
9
Group work and Collective Action
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why people become involved in groups/networks.
- Understand group work.
- Understand the issues on inclusion and exclusion within groups.
10
Planning Community Projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of planning for community development.
- Be able to engage communities in planning a community project.
- Be able to support community project planning.
11
Support Collaborative and Partnership Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value of partnership working.
- Understand models of formal and informal partnership arrangements.
- Understand the implications for community groups or organisations when involved in partnership arrangements.
12
Understand and Engage with Communities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the range and diversity of community development structures.
- Be able to use a range of methods to understand and engage with individuals and diverse communities.
- Understand how legislation and policies impact on communities.
- Understand the assets and needs within a community.
13
Understanding and Influencing Political Governance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how political governance structures works at different levels.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of elected representatives within all structures.
- Be able to work with others to influence local decision making.
14
Understanding Community Development Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and process of community development.
- Know and apply the values and process of community development practice.
15
Understanding Community Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand community planning.
- Know the community planning process.
- Be able to engage with the community planning process.
16
Understanding Social Enterprise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and function of a social enterprise., Be aware of social enterprise structures.
- Be able to assess potential business ideas as social enterprises.
17
Understanding the Strategic Planning process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of strategic planning.
- Know the key stages of strategic planning.
- Be able to carry out a strategic audit for a given organisation.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0502/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2016
- Operational End
- Jun 2030