Qualification Information

The OCN NI Community Development qualifications are appropriate for community development practitioners, providing learners with knowledge in community development values and processes, community group understanding and understanding of diversity and injustice issues. These qualifications are mapped to the new Community Development National Occupational Standards (NOS). 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. In order to achieve the Level 3 Certificate learners must complete the six mandatory units for a total of 12 credits, plus 9 credits from the optional units for a total of 21 credits.