Community Development Courses
The Community Development Team also offers a selection of courses providing students with knowledge of & experience in various aspects of community work.
HNC Working with Communities (Community Education Validation & Endorsement (CeVe) endorsed course)
Subjects include:
Accountability For And Management Of Resources, Social Science Approaches, Principles & Practice, Learning Approaches, Preparing To Work With Community Groups, Workplace Practice, Graded Unit, Adult Learning, Working With Young people, Capacity Building, Promoting Health.
Entry Requirements:
2 Highers or NC Working with Communities. Mature students with appropriate experience will be considered at interview. All applicants must be over 18 years of age.
Study Mode:
Full-Time and Day-Release.
Progression To:
Degree programmes and employment.
Career Paths:
There are a variety of employment opportunities in both statutory and voluntary sectors in the area of Community learning and Development.
NC Working with Communities
Subjects include:
Introduction to People & Society, Information Technology, Skills for Effective Learning, Communication, Introduction to setting up & Working with Groups, Work Experience, Community Work Induction, Roles & Behaviour, Committee Skills, Numeracy.
Entry Requirements:
No formal entry qualifications but experience of working in a community setting, or a keen desire to do so is essential.
Study Mode:
Part-time.
Progression To:
HNC Working with Communities.
Career Paths:
Employment opportunities in the Community Learning and Development & Voluntary Sectors.
For further information on Working with Communities courses please contact:
Elaine Bain
Lecturer - Learning & Development
Reid Kerr College
Renfrew Road
Paisley, PA3 4DR
Email: ebain@reidkerr.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 581 2222 extn 3305