Community Development

Community Development Practitioner

Empower Communities, Create Lasting Change

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NQF Level:

Credits:

212

Minimum Duration:

1.5 Years (3 Semesters)

Faculty:

Public Administration, Governance & Sustainability

Department:

Community Development, Health & Sustainability

Accreditation Authority:

Quality Council for Trades & Occupations

Unlock a World of Possibilities with Our Innovative Community Development Practitioner Qualification

This qualification equips learners to uplift communities through community-based research, intervention planning, and sustainable initiatives.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Prepares graduates to act as change agents, aligning community development practices with ethical and legal standards.

Admission Requirements.

NQF Level 4 Community Worker qualification or equivalent; National Senior Certificate (NSC).

Qualification Structure.

Modules across three semesters focusing on community profiling, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates will plan community development strategies, assess initiatives, and facilitate effective community structures.

International Comparability.

Comparable with international community development qualifications focusing on sustainability and partnership coordination.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Contact, Blended, and Distance Learning with access to digital platforms like Moodle LMS.

Career Opportunities.

Community Development Practitioner, Programme Coordinator, Social Development Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Researcher.

Articulation Options.

Vertical: Diploma in Local Government (NQF Level 6); Horizontal: National Certificate: Community Development: Integrated Development Planning (NQF Level 5).

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