Venues

East End Campus

Content

The HNC Working with Communities is built around real people, real issues, and real practice. It reflects core CLD values such as inclusion, participation, empowerment and social justice, helping you develop the confidence and skills to support individuals and groups in meaningful, respectful and purposeful ways. While you study, you can also register as an Associate Member of the CLD Standards Council Scotland—recognising your commitment to becoming a professional CLD practitioner.

Topics include:

Principles and Values of Effective Community Practice; Social Science Approaches and Theories of Community Change; Facilitating and Developing Community Groups; Supporting Learning and Building Community Capacity; Digital Skills to Enhance Practice; Working with Young People and Adult Learners; Social Models of Health and their Impact on Communities; Community Practice Placement.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. However you need good communication skills and previous experience of community learning and development work.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Progression Routes

Degree course or employment