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Diploma in Community Development

P64,355.00

Description

Course Objective: This Programme is intended to equip participants with the skills and knowledge of developing and managing community based projects and programmes. Modules include Gender Issues, Community Health, Community Empowerment and Legal Framework in Community Development.

Target Group: Holders of BGCSE with a Credit in English or an assessed equivalent entry
qualification, which may include Recognition of Prior Learning.

Additional information

Language

English

Level

NCQF LEVEL 6

Learning Outcome of the Qualification

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of principles of community development when assessing socio cultural issues of families and communities.
• Demonstrate ethical professional behaviour conveying the philosophy, values and beliefs of the community development profession.
• Facilitate the process of community development programme planning and implementation to benefit communities and the environment.
• Coordinate networks and partnerships for driving community development initiatives.
• Communicate professionally in verbal and written form and present information using relevant technology.

Minimum requirements

Certificate IV, NCQF level 4, (BCGSE or equivalent), RPL Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered for those falling short of the stipulated required qualification in accordance with applicable national policies.

Assessment and Evaluation

Formative assessment or continuous assessment will include tests, assignments and
projects as well as simulated and real work settings. The contribution of formative
assessment to the final grade shall be 40%.

Summative assessment

Candidates may undergo assessment including written, practical, and simulated projects. The final examination for each course contributes 60% of the final mark for that course.

Mode of delivery

Full Time, Part Time

Employment Pathways

The employment opportunities include working in public service, private sector non-
governmental organisations and community organisations dealing with poverty relief,
disaster management and social services. The careers could include:
• Community Development officer
• Programme officer
• Poverty Eradication officer
• Community Liaison officer
• Gender liaison officer

Campus

Gaborone, Francistown

Qualifications Type

Diploma

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