Level 3 Award in Community Development

Level 3 Award in community development is appropriate for those working as practitioners in the community sector.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Course Code: 10031
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Business & Management
Course Overview
The Level 3 Award in community development will provide learners with  the knowledge in community values and processes, community group understanding and understanding of diversity and injustice issues.  The Community Development qualifications enable progression to the next level within the suite of OCN NI qualifications available. The Level 3 qualifications enable progression to further and higher education opportunities.

Leaners are required to successfully complete 6 mandatory modules to complete the qualification as detailed below:

  • Collaborative and cross sectoral work
  • Community learning for social change
  • Governance and organisational development
  • Group work and collective action
  • Understand community development practice
  • Understand and engage with communities

This programme is ideal for anyone who wishes to work and progress in the community sector.

Candidates will learn how to work collaboratively across sectors while understanding key aspects of social change and governance related to the community sector.  They will also learn what community practice is and how to engage with a range of communities.

Learning about working in community development

Level 3 qualifications enable progression to further and higher education.

Candidates will need access to laptop or computer as the programme will be delivered online via MS Teams.

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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