OCN NI
    Level 3
    QN: 603/0514/9
    Curriculum Active

    OCN NI Level 3 Award in Community Development

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 84 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    84 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.2.
    • Understand the roles and responsibilities of public bodies in supporting communities.3.
    • Understand collaborative and partnership working.
    2

    Community Learning for Social Change

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be aware of formal and informal community development learning opportunities.
    • use and evaluate participatory learning methods with a community group.
    3

    Governance and Organisational Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand appropriate organisational and legal structures for community development.2.
    • Understand what is meant by charitable status.3.
    • Understand the roles of governing bodies.
    4

    Group Work and Collective Action

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the skills required to create an effective group.2.
    • Understand the issues on inclusion, exclusion and engagement within groups.
    5

    Understand and Engage with Communities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the range and diversity of community development structures.2.
    • Be able to use a range of methods to understand and engage with individuals and diverse communities.
    • Be able to produce a community audit using research and statistical information.
    6

    Understand Community Development Practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the purpose and context of community development.2.
    • Know and apply the values and process of community development practice.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/0514/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2016
    Operational End
    Jun 2030