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Diploma of Community Development
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CHC52121
You have spent years building community capacity and leading social change. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for your expertise. Register your interest today to be notified when this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of community services workers who manage the development and delivery of programs that build the capacity of communities to influence and guide their own future through public social change processes. At this level, workers have specialised skills with complexity in the range and choices of actions required. Workers generally have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers. This work may be undertaken through organisations working across a range of social, environment, health, economic, arts and culture, and recreation sectors. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
CHC52121
Training Package
CHC — Community Services
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
14 (8 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Community Development Manager | Coordinating and managing community service agencies while reporting to executive boards or management. |
| Neighbourhood Centre Manager | Planning community programs to foster social interaction and a sense of belonging within local areas. |
| Community Engagement Officer | Supporting residents and service providers to define outcomes and develop solutions for local issues. |
| Project Manager (Community Services) | Administering special projects and support services to ensure delivery within budget and timeframes. |
| Settlement Worker | Providing community development services and casework to recently arrived migrants and refugees. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing management experience
- ✓Position descriptions for community service roles
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of appointment
Community Engagement
- ✓Stakeholder consultation records
- ✓Community action plans and strategies
- ✓Public participation and engagement reports
Program Management
- ✓Program implementation and delivery plans
- ✓Evaluation reports of social initiatives
- ✓Project budget and resource allocation logs
Leadership & Governance
- ✓Minutes of board or committee meetings
- ✓Volunteer supervision and training logs
- ✓Organisational policy development documents
Social Impact
- ✓Case studies of community development outcomes
- ✓Submissions for community funding or grants
- ✓Advocacy documents for local social issues
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Community Services.
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
CHC62015
Certificate I
Certificate I in Active Volunteering
CHC14015
Certificate II
Certificate II in Active Volunteering
CHC24015
Certificate II
Certificate II in Community Services
CHC22015
Certificate III
Certificate III in Active Volunteering
CHC34015
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