Accreditation details:  OCN Level 1

Duration: 10 hours per unit

Who is the course for:
This course is designed to introduce new and emerging community organisations to the key concepts relating to community development.

Outline of course content:
Groups can choose from at least one of the following units:
• Communication and Negotiation: Defining Communication and Assertiveness
• Community Organisation
• Fundraising
• Leadership
• Understanding Communities

Course aims:
The course aims to introduce groups to key skills and concepts of community development.

Possible progression routes:
At the end of the course participants will be offered the opportunity to explore what UPC programmes would be of interest to them.  Many participants progress to OCN Level 2 Community Leadership.

Assessment:
• Skills practice
• Short worksheets
• Group exercises

“I have a better understanding of what our community needs and how to be a better committee member.”

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