Working in community development offers a fantastic range of job roles and career opportunities where you can really make a positive difference.
This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to engage with key people in the community, build relationships, develop and deliver community development programs and strategies, and implement participation and engagement strategies.
The course has a focus on health promotion and prevention strategies, and communication and interpersonal skills. You'll graduate a confident communicator with excellent people skills!
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Gain an industry specific qualification which relates to your Community Development job
The United Nations defines community development as "a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.” The Certificate IV in Community Development reflects the role of community workers who assist in the delivery of programs that contribute to the development of capacity through public social change processes.
At this level, work takes place within a professional team under the guidance of others, to support development within the community. Work may be undertaken in organisations working across a range of social, health, environment, economic, arts and culture and recreation sectors.
Please note this course will run subject to enrolment numbers (minimum of 24 students).
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.