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HNC: Working with Communities SCQF Level 7

If you would like to make a difference to communities, supporting local people to thrive and develop according to their own needs and aspirations, then this is the course for you. The course is designed to support you to develop an understanding of the theories which support change in communities.

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Duration:

  • This is a part time course which will be 1 day per week over 2 academic years.
  • This course will also be offered online for those out with the local area.
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What skills will I learn?

  • The practice placement is an essential part of the course which is assessed through a range of practical activities undertaken in a community-based organisation.
  • The programme provides a local, national and global view of factors which affect our communities. The course links theory with practice, and you are encouraged to discuss and share your own experiences through classroom debates based on ‘hands on’ experience.
  • In this course you will explore what action people can take to tackle issues commonly faced by their communities, and you will discover approaches designed to overcome those barriers which support community groups to have a positive impact in their own areas.

What will I study?

You will study a range of topics, including:
  1. The principles and values which underpin effective community practice
  2. The social science approaches supporting theories of community change
  3. How to facilitate and develop community groups; How to adopt and support a range of learning approaches
  4. How to build capacity of people and the communities in which they live
  5. How to use digital skills to enhance your practice How to work with young people
  6. The social model of health and how it impacts the communities in which we work

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • BA Community Learning and Development at Dundee University.
  • MA Learning in Communities at Edinburgh University.

What career opportunities are there?

You can progress from this course to employment in the field of Community Learning and Development, working with young people, working with adults, supporting community capacity development or a combination of these. CLD workers can be based in a range of settings including local authorities, colleges, third sector and voluntary organisations, policy teams, prisons, social work settings, religious organisations and more.