Level 4 Diploma (QCF) - Mandatory Units
Learners must complete ALL units within this section
Community Development - Level 4 Diploma (QCF)
Community Development Values (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the relationship between community development values and activities
2. Understand why values are integral to community development activities
3. Understand the concept of community empowerment in the context of community development
values
4. Understand how to review and develop own value system in relation to community development
values
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand the
relationship between
community
development values
and activities
1.1 Analyse the set of values that
typically underpin community
development
Analyse clearly and in detail
the set of values relevant to
CD, identifying key points,
with ability to interpret
underlying concepts as well
as demonstrating clear and
structured argument
Analyse
comprehensively the set
of values relevant to
CD, demonstrating an
ability to interpret
underlying concepts
and exercise critical
judgement and well-
structured argument
1.2 Explain why it is important that
community development is
based on a specific set of
values
1.3 Compare different
community development
projects in terms of the extent
to which this set of values are
promoted
1.4 Evaluate the extent to which
this set of values reflects
community development
vision, strategy and policy
1.5 Analyse the challenges
involved in ensuring that the
agreed values are put into
practice
Define clearly and in detail
the challenges involved,
showing an analysis that is
related to practical examples
that exemplify some of the
complexities of the issues
Examine the challenges
in a way that shows
detailed and thoughtful
analysis and
demonstrates the
complexity of potential
issues in a wide variety
of CD contexts
2. Understand why values
are integral to
community
development activities
2.1 Analyse the key stages and
working practices involved in
a community development
process
Analyse the scope and
requirements of the CD
professional activity clearly
and comprehensively
showing analysis of underlying
principles and practice.
Analyse
comprehensively the
scope of CD as a
professional activity with
a clear analysis of
underlying principles
and practice as well as
its critical and
contextual dimensions
2.2 Explain how community
development values may be
integral to the working
practices
2.3 Assess how divided or
conflicting loyalties might
affect community
development work and
relationships
Analyse several contexts in
which conflicts of interest or
conflicting loyalties may be
apparent in ways that
exemplify some of the
problems that may emerge
Analyse
comprehensively a
variety of situations in
which conflicting
loyalties may pose
problems in ways that
show thoughtfulness
and insight into the
issues
2.4 Evaluate the knowledge, skills
and behaviours required of
community development
practitioners in order to
ensure that values and
processes are integrated
3. Understand the
concept of community
empowerment in the
context of community
development values
3.1 Compare different definitions
of community empowerment
Compare a range of
definitions from a variety of
sources while accurately
appraising their relevance
and value to the concept of
community empowerment
Compare an extensive
range of definitions,
accurately appraising
their relevance and
value to community
empowerment and
providing thoughtful
and insightful analysis
3.2 Analyse the structure, scope
and features of different
community empowerment
projects
3.3 Explain why community
empowerment as a value is
important to the notion of
community development
3.4 Evaluate the opportunities
and threats that may be
inherent in community
empowerment projects
4. Understand how to
review and develop
own value system in
relation to community
development values
4.1 Explain why reflective
practice is critical to own
development in community
development
Consider the usefulness and
appropriateness of different
explanations about the value
of reflective practice to
professional practice,
drawing on a variety of
sources
Consider the usefulness
and appropriateness of
various explanations in
ways that are thought
provoking and justify the
importance and
personal value of
reflective practice
4.2 Compare own beliefs and
value system to those that
underpin community
development
4.3 Assess the implications of any
disparities between own
value system and that of
community development
Community Development - Level 4 Diploma (QCF)
Community Health and Disease Management (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the development and purposes of community health
2. Understand the importance of controlling communicable diseases
3. Understand the legislative framework for the provision of community health
4. Understand the effectiveness of community health provision in own communities
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand the
development and
purposes of community
health
1.1 Summarise the historical
developments in
approaches to
community health
Describe in detail historical
developments, including
those that are less well known,
and analyse clearly how
these have impacted on the
health of communities
Summarise
comprehensively
historical
developments, showing
cogent analysis of
interrelationships, while
demonstrating in-depth
knowledge and
synthesis of information
1.2 Explain which and how
global organisations are
responsible for tracking
community health and
diseases
1.3 Explain the key purposes
and aims of current
community health
interventions
Explain clearly and in detail a
range of purposes and aims
of a variety of different types
of community health
interventions
Explain the purposes
and aims of a wide
range of community
health interventions in
multiple contexts and
settings, in a way that
illustrates insightful and
extensive knowledge of
the sector
1.4 Analyse the
interdisciplinary
approaches and subfields
involved in community
health
2. Understand the
importance of controlling
communicable diseases
2.1 Summarise the worldwide
distribution patterns of
diseases
Draw on statistical information
taken from different sources
to make comparisons and
draw appropriate and valid
conclusions about worldwide
distribution patterns
Analyse statistical data
from multiple sources to
extrapolate links
between disease
patterns and their
locations, paying close
attention to the validity
and reliability of the
data
2.2 Explain the impact of
these diseases on global
communities
2.3 Explain the factors that
affect the transmission of
diseases in own
geographical area
2.4 Assess methods used for
treating, controlling and
preventing
communicable diseases
Articulate a distinction
between treating, controlling
and preventing
communicable diseases and
evaluate the value of a wide
variety of methods and
diseases
Evaluate the
interrelationships
between treating,
controlling and
preventing
communicable diseases
in relation to a wide
variety of diseases in
different contexts or
settings
3. Understand the legislative
framework for the
provision of community
health
3.1 Assess the different types
of legislation that affect
the provision of health
and care in own country
3.2 Assess the role of
regulatory bodies in
ensuring compliance with
legislation
3.3 Evaluate the legal rights of
access to community
health care
Evaluate in detail common
and obscure legal rights of
access in relation to
individuals and specific
groups, drawing on research
taken from a variety of
sources
Evaluate
comprehensively
common and obscure
legal rights of access
based on in-depth case
studies of individuals
and groups, synthesising
diverse information from
a wide range of sources
to provide insightful
ideas
4. Understand
the effectiveness of
community health
provision in own
communities
4.1 Assess the effectiveness of
local provision of
community health in
relation to meeting
different needs
Articulate a distinction
between the degrees of
effectiveness of different
aspects of community health
in relation to diverse needs in
a variety of local settings
Evaluate the
effectiveness of
different aspects of
local community health
provision, based on in-
depth examination of
the diverse needs of
different individuals in a
wide range of settings
and contexts
4.2 Evaluate the overall
effectiveness of
managing disease in own
geographical area
4.3 Identify potential solutions
to enhance the
effectiveness of disease
management in the
community
Community Development - Level 4 Diploma (QCF)
Understanding Poverty in Communities (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the concept of poverty
2. Understand the key trends in global and national poverty
3. Understand the effects of poverty in a particular community
4. Understand practical ways of reducing poverty and its effects
5. Understand Government Strategies on poverty
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand the concept
of poverty
1.1 Distinguish between
‘relative’ and ‘absolute
poverty’
1.2 Explain why definitions of
poverty may differ
according to the society
in which an individual lives
Analyse clearly and in detail
definitions taken from a range
of different sources,
appraising the link between
poverty and the societies in
which people live
Analyse diverse
definitions from a wide
range of authoritative or
academic sources,
critically appraising the
importance and
significance of the link
between poverty and
societies
1.3 Explain the relationship
between poverty and
social exclusion
Analyse clearly and in detail a
wide range of conceptual
links which elucidate both the
broadness and narrowness of
each concept
Analyse diverse and
more complex
interrelationships
between each
concept, showing
critical judgement and
well-structured
argument
1.4 Explain what is meant by
the ‘low income
threshold’
2. Understand the key
trends in global and
national poverty
2.1 Describe the different
ways in which global
poverty is measured
2.2 Analyse key statistical
trends in poverty both
nationally and
internationally
Draw on statistical information
taken from different sources
to make comparisons and
draw appropriate and valid
conclusions about worldwide
trends
Analyse statistical data
from multiple sources to
extrapolate links
between trends and
their locations, paying
close attention to the
validity and reliability of
the data
2.3 Explain how prevalence
of poverty in own country
compares with that
internationally
Analyse a wide range of
information about global
prevalence, making
comparative judgements to
demonstrate important
insights into aspects of
poverty in own country
Analyse information
about global
prevalence from
multiple sources, paying
critical attention to the
validity and reliability of
data to make critical
and justified judgements
about poverty in own
country
3. Understand the effects of
poverty in a particular
community
3.1 Summarise the range of
distinguishing factors for
living in poverty within a
specified community
3.2 Explain the ways in which
different groups of people
are particularly vulnerable
to poverty in that
community
Analyse clearly and in detail a
wide variety of aspects of
vulnerability, whilst drawing
important conclusions about
the particular impacts in
relation to different groups of
people
Analyse multiple
aspects of vulnerability,
drawing on information
from a wide variety of
sources to make critical
and informed
conclusions about
importance and
significance of impacts
for diverse groups of
people
3.3 Explain the effects of the
‘poverty cycle’ that
people in that community
may be experiencing
4. Understand practical
ways of reducing poverty
and its effects
4.1 Summarise different ways
in which personal income
can be increased thereby
reducing poverty levels
Examine clearly and in detail
the relationships between
increasing income and
reducing poverty, whilst
interpreting underlying
concepts using clear and
structured arguments
Examine
comprehensively the
relationships between
increasing income and
reducing poverty, whilst
interpreting underlying
concepts, making
critical judgements and
using well-structured
arguments
4.2 Compare the approaches
taken to improving living
conditions in different
communities
4.3 Explain the relationship
between improving
access to education and
reducing poverty
4.4 Assess the strengths and
weaknesses of a project
which aims to improve
access to health for
impoverished people
5. Understand Government
Strategies on poverty
5.1 Compare and contrast
the approaches taken by
different governments for
reducing global poverty
Evaluate a range of different
government strategies,
drawing on research taken
from a variety of sources, and
making important
observations about the
potential influence of party
politics or political ideologies
Evaluate
comprehensively a
range of diverse
government strategies,
drawing on extensive
research, whilst drawing
insightful conclusions
about the negative and
positive influences of
party politics or political
ideologies
5.2 Analyse the effectiveness
of a particular
government strategy on
poverty
Community Development - Level 4 Diploma (QCF)
Supporting the Vulnerable in Communities (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand ‘vulnerability’ and associated community support organisations
2. Understand the legislative framework and related issues for protecting vulnerable people
3. Understand working practices for supporting vulnerable groups in communities
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand ‘vulnerability’
and associated
community support
organisations
1.1 Explain definitions of
‘vulnerability’ in relation to
people in communities
Define clearly and in detail
different meanings of
‘vulnerability’, showing an
analysis that is related to
specific examples that
exemplify the meaning
Examine a wide range
of definitions, showing
detailed and thoughtful
analysis that
demonstrates subtleties
and complexities of
meaning in relation to
different groups of
people in communities
1.2 Explain which groups of
people in communities
might be recognised as
‘vulnerable’
Analyse clearly and in detail
diverse groups, using relevant
research, differing
perspectives and specific
examples to elucidate depth
and breadth of knowledge
Analyse
comprehensively
diverse groups in a
variety of community
settings, demonstrating
an ability to interpret
underlying concepts
and exercise critical
judgement and well-
structured arguments
1.3 Describe the types of
organisations, professional
practitioners and multi-
agency partnerships that
are available to support
vulnerable people
1.4 Explain how vulnerable
people are referred to
relevant organisations
2. Understand the legislative
framework and related
issues for protecting
vulnerable people
2.1 Summarise the laws which
aim to protect vulnerable
people including relevant
international agreements
and conventions
2.2 Compare and contrast
various safeguarding
procedures and health
and safety policies, which
are used by organisations
to protect vulnerable
people
Analyse the scope and
requirements of safeguarding
procedures and health and
safety policies, clearly and
comprehensively showing
consideration of underlying
principles and practice
Analyse
comprehensively the
scope of safeguarding
procedures and health
and safety policies,
showing informed
consideration of
underlying principles
and practice as well as
contextual dimensions
2.3 Explain the type of ethical
issues and dilemmas that
might arise when working
to support vulnerable
people in communities
Analyse several contexts in
which diverse types of ethical
issues and dilemmas may be
apparent in different types of
roles or work settings
Analyse
comprehensively a
variety of situations in
which complex ethical
issues and dilemmas
may result in difficult or
compromising
judgements to be made
2.4 Explain how such issues
might be addressed, in
line with relevant
legislation, policies and
procedures
3. Understand working
practices for supporting
vulnerable groups in
communities
3.1 Summarise the methods
used to identify vulnerable
people including relevant
warning signs
Compare a range of methods
from a variety of sources while
accurately appraising their
relevance and value to
identifying vulnerable people
Compare
comprehensively a
range of methods,
accurately appraising
their relevance and
value to identifying
vulnerable people and
providing thoughtful
and insightful analysis
3.2 Explain the methods used
to assess the needs of
vulnerable people
3.3 Compare examples of
different interventions and
initiatives that are used to
support vulnerable
people.
3.4 Explain how vulnerable
people can be
empowered
3.5 Explain the specific care
values that apply to
working with vulnerable
people
Level 4 Diploma (QCF) - Optional Units
Learners must complete ONE unit from within this section
Community Development - Level 4 Diploma (QCF)
Sociology and the Community (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand theoretical concepts of and relationship between sociology and community
2. Understand the issues affecting community development
3. Understand the function of community development organisations
4. Understand the legal frameworks for community development
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand theoretical
concepts of and
relationship between
sociology and
community
1.1 Differentiate between the
terms ‘sociology’ and
‘community’
1.2 Summarise the main
historical developments in
social theories
Summarise developments
through the use of information
obtained from a variety of
sources, whilst accurately
appraising the importance
and significance of the
relationship between
historical context and social
theory
Summarise
developments through
the use of extensive
research, whilst
providing thoughtful
insights into the inter-
relationships between
historical context and
social theories
1.3 Describe a range of
important sociology
concepts
1.4 Compare and contrast
the sociological
approaches to the
concept of community
1.5 Explain different
conceptual theories of
community
1.6 Assess the effect of social
change on communities
in own locality
Define clearly and in detail
the effects of social change,
showing analysis that relates
to practical examples and
illustrating the complexities
involved
Examine subtle and
overt effects of social
change, linking
elements of social
change theories to
practical examples in
own community
2. Understand the issues
affecting community
development
2.1 Summarise the range of
issues that can affect
community development
2.2 Assess the key factors that
enable people to build
communities
Analyse a wide range of
factors clearly and
comprehensively, showing a
thorough understanding of
how and why they enable
people to build communities
citing specific examples
Analyse
comprehensively a wide
range of conflicting and
complex factors,
showing insightful
understanding of how
and why they enable
people to build
communities in multiple
contexts or settings
2.3 Summarise the community
development needs of a
specific community
3. Understand the function
of community
development
organisations
3.1 Describe the type of
public, private and
charitable organisations
that are involved in
community development
in own location
3.2 Compare and contrast
the roles and functions of
a variety of community
development
organisations
Compare a range of roles
and functions in detail across
different types of
organisations, illustrating an
ability to analyse underlying
influences
Compare an extensive
range of roles and
functions across a wide
range of organisations,
accurately appraising
inter-relationships and
providing thoughtful
and insightful analysis
3.3 Assess how community
development
organisations can make a
significant impact within
communities
4. Understand the legal
frameworks for
community development
4.1 Describe the legislation
and policies that govern
community development
locally and internationally
4.2 Assess the impact of
legislation and policies on
community development
organisations, including
any consequences of
non-compliance
Analyse impacts across a
wide range of legislation and
policies, drawing from a
range of sources in ways that
exemplify the compliance
problems that can occur
Analyse
comprehensively the
impacts of legislation
and policies on CD
organisations, with
extensive research,
using critical
judgements and well-
constructed arguments
about compliance
issues
Community Development - Level 4 Diploma (QCF)
Community Development and the International Environment (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the nature and functions of international community development
2. Understand the principles, issues and trends in international community development
3. Understand the importance of international community development legislation
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a DISTINCTION
grade the evidence must
show that, in addition to
the pass and merit
criteria, the learner can:
1. Understand the nature
and functions of
international community
development
1.1 Summarise the main
historical developments in
national and international
community development
1.2 Describe the types of
public, private and non-
governmental
organisations (NGOs) that
are involved in
international community
development
1.3 Compare and contrast
the roles and functions of
a variety of international
organisations involved in
community development
Compare in detail a range of
roles and functions across
different types of
organisations, illustrating an
ability to analyse underlying
inter-relationships and
influences
Compare an extensive
range of roles and
functions across multiple
organisations, accurately
appraising inter-
relationships and
providing thoughtful and
insightful analysis
2. Understand the
principles, issues and
trends in international
community development
2.1 Compare and contrast
the mission statements or
aims of national and
international community
development
organisations
2.2 Summarise the principles
and ethics that typically
underpin international
community development
Summarise clearly principles
and ethics through research
from a variety of sources,
whilst accurately appraising
their importance or
significance in specific
examples
Summarise principles and
ethics through the use of
extensive research, whilst
providing thoughtful
insights into their
importance or
significance using a range
of examples to illustrate
findings
2.3 Analyse the issues and
themes that underpin the
projects and campaigns
promoted by international
development
organisations in different
continents
2.4 Compare the emerging
trends in international
community development
in own country with those
in other continents
Compare in detail emerging
trends in a variety of contexts,
whilst accurately appraising
their relevance and value to
community development in
own country
Compare an extensive
range of emerging trends
in wide and diverse
contests, accurately
appraising their relevance
and value, while
providing thoughtful and
insightful analysis
3. Understand the
importance of
international community
development legislation
3.1 Describe the key
international laws, treaties
or agreements that
govern community
development
3.2 Analyse the approach
taken to compliance with
international
development legislation in
a particular country
3.3 Assess the impact that
legislation has on
international community
development
organisations, including
the consequences of non-
compliance
Analyse in detail the impact
of a wide range of legislation
and policies, drawing from a
range of sources in ways that
exemplify the compliance
problems that can occur
Analyse comprehensively
the impact of a wide
range of legislation,
drawing on extensive
research from a wide
variety of sources, using
critical judgements and
well-constructed
arguments about
compliance issues
3.4 Evaluate how a specific
international
organisation’s mission,
ethics and values are
influenced by the relevant
legislation and policies
Community Development - Level 4 Diploma (QCF)
Community Development Campaigns and Promotions (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand community development campaigns and promotions
2. Understand community development activities
3. Know how to plan a community development campaign or promotion
4. Know how to implement and review campaign or promotion activities
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a DISTINCTION
grade the evidence must
show that, in addition to
the pass and merit
criteria, the learner can:
1. Understand community
development campaigns
and promotions
1.1 Summarise the scope and
nature of community
development campaigns
and promotions locally
and internationally
1.2 Explain the roles of
organisations involved in
community development
campaigns and
promotions
1.3 Explain the influences
which can impact on
community development
campaigns and
promotions
Define clearly and in detail a
broad range of influences,
interpreting underlying issues
for campaigns and
promotions, whilst also
demonstrating clear and
structured argument
Examine comprehensively
a wide range of
influences, while assessing
the importance and
significance of underlying
issues for campaigns and
promotions, with critical
judgement and well-
structured argument
1.4 Explain the current
priorities and future
challenges of community
development activities in
own locality
Define clearly and in detail
the priorities and challenges
involved, showing analysis of
practical examples that
exemplify some of the
complexities of the issues
Examine the priorities and
challenges in a way that
shows detailed and
thoughtful analysis and
demonstrates the
complexity of issues in a
wide variety of contexts
2. Understand community
development activities
2.1 Compare and contrast
different models of
community development
campaigns and
promotions
2.2 Summarise the approach
taken in a selected
community development
campaign or promotion
2.3 Explain how the outcomes
of the selected activity
can be measured
2.4 Assess the actual or
potential impact of this
activity
Analyse actual and potential
impacts, drawing from a
range of sources in ways that
exemplify some of the
complexities involved in CD
activities
Analyse comprehensively
actual and potential
impacts drawing on
extensive research from a
wide variety of sources,
with critical judgements
and well-constructed
arguments
3. Know how to plan a
community development
campaign or promotion
3.1 Explain why a relevant
community development
issue may be suitable to
campaign or promote
within own locality
3.2 Assess how relevant
people or organisations
may have the power to
influence or assist with the
campaign or promotion
Examine in detail the nature
and level of influence of
individuals and organisations,
whilst clearly evaluating their
importance and significance
to the relevant activities
Critically examine the
dynamics of power and
influence, illustrating the
tactical and strategic
approaches taken by
individuals and
organisations to influence
campaigns or promotions
3.3 Justify suitable methods
and techniques for the
campaign or promotion
3.4 Devise an action plan that
would deliver the
campaign or promotion
Provide clear and logical
steps to achieving relevant
aims, illustrating attention to
detail, careful planning and
practical strategies.
Provide meticulous
planning and timing, using
well thought out strategies
which align with the aims,
objectives and values of
the campaign or
promotion
4. Know how to implement
and review campaign or
promotion activities
4.1 Explain how to implement
a campaign or promotion
within a local community
4.2 Explain the methods that
can be used to measure
the impact of the
campaign or promotion
4.3 Assess the methods that
could be used to
evaluate the campaign or
promotion
Define clearly and in detail a
wide range of suitable and
appropriate methods, using
cogent arguments to justify
choices
Define clearly and
comprehensively a wide
range of suitable and
appropriate methods,
illustrating detailed
research and critical
judgement to justify the
choices made
Community Development - Level 4 Diploma (QCF)
Community Development Work Opportunities (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the scope for work opportunities in community development
2. Understand the role and responsibilities of community development workers
3. Know how to plan to secure work opportunities in community development
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to
demonstrate that they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment
criteria describe the level of achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a DISTINCTION
grade the evidence must
show that, in addition to
the pass and merit
criteria, the learner can:
1. Understand the scope for
work opportunities in
community development
1.1 Summarise the different
types of local, national
and international
organisations that offer
community development
work opportunities
1.2 Summarise the range of
paid employment and
volunteering opportunities
available
Analyse in detail a wide range
of diverse paid and unpaid
opportunities, drawing
accurate and valid
conclusions
Analyse comprehensively
a wide range of diverse
paid and unpaid
opportunities locally,
nationally and
internationally, based on
research from multiple
sources, making valid and
insightful conclusions
1.3 Assess the knowledge,
skills and qualifications
required to succeed in
securing work
opportunities in
community development
2. Understand the role and
responsibilities of
community development
workers
2.1 Explain the roles and
responsibilities of
community development
workers in a variety of
situations
Analyse the scope and
requirements of the CD
professional activity clearly
and comprehensively,
drawing on research from a
wide variety of sources
Analyse comprehensively
the scope and
requirements of the CD
professional activity,
drawing on extensive
research and citing local,
national and international
examples
2.2 Analyse the personal
qualities required to
succeed in a variety of
community development
roles
Analyse critically and in depth
the obvious and more unusual
personal qualities required
across diverse roles and
settings
Reflect critically on the
personal qualities required
in diverse local, national
and international roles,
showing thoughtful
insights into the
importance of and
interrelationships between
different
characteristics/traits
3. Know how to plan to
secure work opportunities
in community
development
3.1 Summarise own
knowledge, skills,
qualifications and
qualities relevant to
community development
3.2 Evaluate own strengths
and weaknesses for
securing work
opportunities in
community development
3.3 Analyse the factors that
need to be taken into
account when
developing an action
plan to secure work
opportunities in
community development
Analyse critically and in depth
across all stages involved,
drawing on extensive
research of different
approaches to or models of
career action planning
Analyse critically and in
depth across all stages
involved, showing how to
apply different
approaches or models to
illustrate own extensive
career action planning
Level 5 Diploma (QCF) - Mandatory Units
Learners must complete ALL units within this section
Community Development - Level 5 Diploma (QCF)
Business Planning and Practice for Community Organisations (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand business planning principles and techniques for community organisations
2. Understand financial management principles and processes for community organisations
3. Understand business practice and its relationship with business planning
4. Understand the significance of maintaining positive business relationships and communications
5. Understand how marketing supports community organisations
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand business
planning principles and
techniques for
community organisations
1.1 Explain the purpose and
principles of strategic
planning
1.2 Analyse the impact of
internal and external
factors on the business
planning process for
voluntary and community
organisations
Analyse clearly and in detail
the internal and external
factors relevant to business
planning, identifying key
points and interpreting
underlying concepts
Analyse
comprehensively the
internal and external
factors relevant to
business planning, while
interpreting underlying
concepts and exercising
critical judgement
1.3 Examine the key
components of the
strategic business
planning process
1.4 Compare the risks and
benefits of different
business planning tools
and techniques for
community organisations
Define clearly and in detail
the risks and benefits of
relevant tools and techniques
using practical examples to
demonstrate a range of
different outcomes that may
or may not align with
community organisations
Define comprehensively
the risks and benefits of
relevant tools and
techniques, with a clear
assessment of their
relevance and
alignment with the
values and goals of
community organisations
2. Understand financial
management principles
and processes for
community organisations
2.1 Analyse the key principles
and processes of financial
management
Analyse clearly and in detail
the key principles and process
relevant to financial
management in CD
organisations, interpreting
underlying concepts
Analyse
comprehensively the
principles and processes
relevant to financial
planning in CD
organisations,
interpreting underlying
concepts and exercising
critical judgement
2.2 Explain different ways in
which financial planning
and forecasting can help
community organisations
2.3 Examine the methods
used by community
organisations to plan and
monitor cash flow
3. Understand business
practice and its
relationship with business
planning
3.1 Analyse the key elements
that define business
practice
Define clearly and in detail
the key components of
business practice
Compare and contrast
the essential constituents
of business practice
3.2 Analyse the relationship
between business
planning and business
practice
Define clearly and in detail
the relationship between
business planning and
business practice with some
examples of the problems
that arise when the two are
not aligned
Analyse
comprehensively the
relationship between
business planning and
business practice with a
clear assessment of the
potential problems that
can arise in ways that
show thoughtfulness and
insight
4. Understand the
significance of
maintaining positive
business relationships
and communications
4.1 Evaluate different
methods and channels
that community
organisations may use to
communicate with clients
4.2 Analyse methods that
may help community
organisations to build and
maintain positive business
relationships
Assess clearly and in detail
the effectiveness and
appropriateness of methods
available to CD organisations
that are consistent with
building positive relationships
Analyse
comprehensively and
extensively methods for
building positive business
relationships, employing
thoughtful analysis and
critical judgement
4.3 Analyse methods of
identifying and ensuring
that customer needs
continue to be met
Assess clearly and in detail
the effectiveness of methods
of identifying customer needs
and for ensuring that these
continue to be met
Analyse
comprehensively and
extensively methods for
identifying customer
needs and for ensuring
that these continue to
be met
5. Understand how
marketing supports
community organisations
5.1 Analyse the role and
significance of marketing
in promoting the
objectives of community
organisations
Analyse clearly and in detail
the potential role and
significance of marketing in
promoting the objectives of
community organisations,
while assessing some of the
pitfalls that can arise
Analyse
comprehensively a
variety of situations in
which marketing plays a
role in promoting the
objectives of community
organisations, in ways
that show thoughtfulness
and insight into the issues
5.2 Analyse traditional and
contemporary marketing
tools which support
strategic marketing
Analyse clearly and in detail
the appropriateness and
effectiveness of traditional
and contemporary marketing
tools which assist the strategic
marketing process
Analyse
comprehensively a
range of traditional and
contemporary marketing
tools which assist the
strategic marketing
process, employing
thoughtful analysis and
critical judgement
5.3 Explain how marketing
may benefit a community
organisation by providing
and communicating a
‘brand’ for its services or
products
Community Development - Level 5 Diploma (QCF)
Conflict Resolution and Community Campaigning (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand potential causes and implications of conflict within communities
2. Understand responses and solutions to conflict within communities
3. Understand the significance for campaigning of effective community relationships
4. Understand campaign methods and techniques
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand potential
causes and implications
of conflict with
communities
1.1 Analyse common causes
of conflicts within
communities and wider
society
Analyse in detail and
compare the common
causes of conflicts within
communities and in wider
society
Analyse
comprehensively the
common causes of
conflicts within
communities and wider
society, while
interpreting underlying
concepts and
identifying common
themes
1.2 Assess the extent to which
decisions made by others
can lead to conflicts
1.3 Evaluate the impact of
conflict situations on
group cohesion
2. Understand responses
and solutions to conflict
within communities
2.1 Examine common
responses to conflict
situations
2.2 Compare different
approaches to conflict
analysis and resolution
Compare a range of
approaches from a variety of
sources, while accurately
appraising their relevance
and value
Compare an extensive
range of approaches,
accurately appraising
their relevance and
value, providing
thoughtful and insightful
analysis
2.3 Assess the sources of
mediation support
available to individuals,
communities and
practitioners
2.4 Examine the use of
‘compromise’ and
‘negotiation’ as means of
resolving conflict within
communities
3. Understand the
significance for
campaigning of
effective community
relationships
3.1 Assess the importance of
collective resolution of
conflicts or differences
that develop during a
campaign
Assess in detail the
importance of collective
resolution of conflicts or
differences that develop
during a campaign,
identifying some of the
consequences if issues are not
resolved
Assess comprehensively
the extent to which the
collective resolution of
conflicts or differences is
important, exercising
critical judgement and
well-structured argument
3.2 Analyse the use of
strategic alliances within
communities for building
support
3.3 Explain the importance of
using individuals’ skills,
knowledge and
experiences when
planning a campaign
4. Understand the
campaign methods and
techniques
4.1 Evaluate models and
techniques for collective
approaches to a
community based
campaign
4.2 Assess the most effective
methods of involving
individuals and groups to
raise awareness of
community issues
Assess in detail the most
effective methods of involving
individuals and groups to raise
awareness of community
issues, comparing the relative
benefits of each method
Assess comprehensively
the most effective
methods of involving
individuals and groups to
raise awareness of
community issues, in
ways that show
thoughtfulness and
insight into the issues
4.3 Analyse the factors
involved when choosing
methods of publicity to
promote specific
campaigns
Analyse clearly and in detail
the factors to be taken into
account when choosing
methods of publicity to
promote specific campaigns,
while assessing some of the
pitfalls that may arise
Analyse
comprehensively the
factors to be taken into
account when choosing
methods of publicity to
promote specific
campaigns, employing
thoughtful analysis and
critical judgement
4.4 Explain how to gain
support for a campaign,
taking account of
national and local
political systems and
structures
Community Development - Level 5 Diploma (QCF)
Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the principles and role of humanitarian aid
2. Understand how humanitarian aid is funded
3. Understand the principles of crisis management
4. Understand relationships between humanitarian aid, crisis management and risk assessment
5. Understand the role of individuals and organisations in responding to a crisis
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand the principles
and role of humanitarian
aid
1.1 Analyse the key principles
and objectives of
humanitarian aid
Analyse in detail, using
different theoretical
approaches, the key
principles and objectives of
humanitarian aid
Analyse
comprehensively, using a
range of different
theoretical approaches,
the key principles and
objectives of
humanitarian aid,
providing thoughtful and
insightful analysis
1.2 Compare the different
forms of humanitarian aid
that may be provided in
response to humanitarian
crises
1.3 Differentiate between
‘humanitarian aid’ and
‘development aid’
1.4 Evaluate potential
implications of both
approaches for the
countries that are
receiving these forms of
aid
2. Understand how
humanitarian aid is
funded
2.1 Analyse the different
sources and systems of
funding for humanitarian
aid
Analyse in detail and
compare the different
sources and systems of
funding for humanitarian aid
Analyse
comprehensively the
different sources and
systems of funding for
humanitarian aid,
providing thoughtful and
insightful analysis
2.2 Assess the risks and
benefits of organising
funding for humanitarian
aid
Assess in detail the risks and
benefits of organising and co-
ordinating humanitarian aid
funding, taking into account
different methods
Assess comprehensively
the risks and benefits of
organising and co-
ordinating humanitarian
aid funding, exercising
critical judgement and
well-structured argument
3. Understand the principles
of crisis management
3.1 Analyse the key elements
which define crisis
management
3.2 Compare the main
categories of
humanitarian
crisis/disaster within
different theoretical
frameworks
Compare in detail the main
categories of humanitarian
crisis/disaster according to
different theoretical
frameworks, highlighting any
common themes
Compare
comprehensively the
main categories of
humanitarian
crisis/disaster, according
to different theoretical
frameworks, providing
thoughtful and insightful
analysis
3.3 Evaluate crisis
management strategies
and responses
4. Understand relationships
between humanitarian
aid, crisis management
and risk assessment
4.1 Examine the
interrelationship between
crisis management and
humanitarian aid
Explore in detail the
connection and relationship
between crisis management
and humanitarian aid, in the
context of humanitarian
disasters
Explore comprehensively
the connection and
relationship between
crisis management and
humanitarian aid,
exercising critical
judgement and well-
structured argument
4.2 Explain the significance of
risk assessment for crisis
management
5. Understand the role of
individuals and
organisations in
responding to a crisis
5.1 Explain the role of charities
and non-government
organisations in
responding to
humanitarian
crises/disasters
5.2 Examine the types of
assistance provided by
government organisations
following a humanitarian
crisis/disaster
5.3 Critically review different
types of media response
to crises/disasters
5.4 Analyse the types of
support which may be
provided by different
communities or individuals
following a humanitarian
crisis
Analyse in detail and
compare the types of support
which may be provided by
different communities and
individuals following a
humanitarian crisis
Analyse in depth the
types of support which
may be provided by
different communities
and individuals following
a humanitarian crisis,
exercising critical
judgement and well-
structured argument
Community Development - Level 5 Diploma (QCF)
Marketing Principles and Methods for Community Organisations (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the principles of marketing
2. Understand marketing methods, tools and techniques
3. Understand the significance of ‘the extended’ marketing mix for community organisations
4. Understand the significance of marketing planning
5. Understand the principles of branding
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand the
principles of marketing
1.1 Analyse the key principles
and purposes of
marketing
1.2 Analyse the relationship
between marketing and
other functions within an
organisation
Analyse in detail the
relationship between
marketing and other functions
within an organisation,
commenting on the possible
benefits of these relationships
for the organisation
Analyse
comprehensively the
relationship between
marketing and other
functions within an
organisation, including
the likely benefits of
these relationships for the
organisation, exercising
critical and insightful
judgement
1.3 Explain how marketing
contributes to the
performance of voluntary
and community
organisations
1.4 Explain the meaning of
‘segmentation’,
‘targeting’ and
‘positioning’ in the context
of marketing for
community organisations
2. Understand marketing
methods, tools and
techniques
2.1 Examine marketing
methods, tools and
techniques which may be
used by community
organisations
2.2 Assess the effectiveness to
community organisations
of using marketing
methods which are free or
involve minimal costs
2.3 Analyse the development
and use of online
marketing methods
Analyse in detail the
development and use of
online marketing methods,
including some of the benefits
of these for organisations
Analyse
comprehensively the
development, use and
implications of online
marketing methods,
employing critical
judgement and well-
structured argument
3. Understand the
significance of ‘the
extended’ marketing mix
for community
organisations
3.1 Compare the elements of
‘the marketing mix’ (‘the
4ps’) with the ‘extended
marketing mix’ (‘the 7Ps’)
Compare and contrast in
detail the elements of the
marketing mix with the
extended marketing mix in
the context of community
organisations
Compare and contrast
extensively the elements
of the marketing mix with
the extended marketing
mix, providing critical
judgement and
theoretical insight
3.2 Explain how the extended
marketing mix can be
applied to marketing for
community organisations
4. Understand the
significance of
marketing planning
4.1 Examine the marketing
planning process and the
impact of internal and
external factors
4.2 Review the essential
components and
outcomes of a successful
marketing plan
Review in detail the essential
components and outcomes
of a successful marketing
plan, providing a rationale for
decisions reached
Review comprehensively
the essential
components and
outcomes of a successful
marketing plan,
exercising critical and
insightful judgement
5. Understand the
principles of branding
5.1 Analyse the principles and
role of branding in the
context of community
organisations
5.2 Analyse the potential risks
and benefits of branding
for community
organisations
Analyse in detail the potential
risks and benefits of branding
for community organisations,
drawing conclusions about
the overall suitability of
branding for these
organisations
Analyse
comprehensively the
potential risks and
benefits of branding for
community
organisations, employing
critical judgement and
well-structured argument
5.3 Assess the extent to which
branding may be helpful
to voluntary and
community organisations
Level 5 Diploma (QCF) - Optional Units
Learners must complete ONE unit from within this section
Community Development - Level 5 Diploma (QCF)
Project Finance and Funding (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the sources of funding for a project
2. Understand how to estimate project costs
3. Explain the significance of a financial plan for a project
4. Understand how to control project finances
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand the sources
of funding for a project
1.1 Compare the sources and
availability of internal and
external funding available
for different types of
projects
Compare in detail the
different sources and
availability of internal and
external funding available for
different types of projects and
the possible issues and
implications associated with
each
Compare extensively the
different sources and
availability of internal
and external funding
available for different
types of projects, and
the possible issues and
implications associated
with each, exercising
critical and insightful
judgement
1.2 Evaluate the key
processes for accessing
and securing external
funding for such projects
2. Understand how to
estimate project costs
2.1 Analyse the potential
areas of expenditure
within a project
Analyse in detail the potential
areas of expenditure within a
project and their implications
for project management
Analyse
comprehensively, areas
of expenditure within a
project and their
implications for project
management,
employing critical
judgement and well-
structured argument
2.2 Evaluate the most
effective methods of
producing initial cost
estimates for a project
2.3 Differentiate between
different types of financial
estimates
3. Explain the significance
of a financial plan for a
project
3.1 Analyse the essential
components within a
financial plan
Analyse in detail the essential
components within a financial
plan, including an assessment
of those which are most
pertinent to community
organisations
Analyse
comprehensively the
essential components
within a financial plan,
including an assessment
of those which are most
pertinent to community
organisations, exercising
critical and insightful
judgment
3.2 Assess the extent to which
the financial plan should
drive or inform the project
3.3 Explain when and how a
project financial plan may
be revised or changed
4. Understand how to
control project finances
4.1 Assess the implications of
cash flow to the
management of project
finances
4.2 Analyse methods and
tools for managing the
cash flow for a project
4.3 Compare the different
tools and techniques for
determining a project
budget
Compare in detail the
different tools and techniques
for determining a project
budget, with a clear
assessment of the strengths
and weaknesses of each
Compare
comprehensively the
different tools and
techniques for
determining a project
budget, with a clear
assessment of the
strengths and
weaknesses of each,
showing critical
judgement and insight
4.4 Analyse tools and
techniques for controlling
and monitoring project
costs to ensure overall
project expenditure
remains within budget
Community Development - Level 5 Diploma (QCF)
Legal Support and Protection (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the legislative framework relating to employment
2. Understand human rights legislation
3. Understand the key processes and procedures relating to discrimination
4. Understand the key statutory procedures relating to employment actions
5. Understand the principles of health and safety legislation
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a DISTINCTION
grade the evidence must
show that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria, the
learner can:
1. Understand the
legislative framework
relating to employment
1.1 Analyse the main statutory
rights determined by
employment status
Analyse in detail the main
statutory rights which are
governed by employment
status and what these entail
for employees and employers
Analyse comprehensively
the main statutory rights
which are governed by
employment status and the
implications of these for
employees and employers,
providing thoughtful and
insightful analysis
1.2 Examine key legislation
and policies relating to
payment of salary, wages
and welfare
2. Understand human rights
legislation
2.1 Examine fundamental
rights covered by human
rights legislation
2.2 Explain the types of
activity that constitutes a
violation in human rights
2.3 Explain how human rights
institutions may respond to
such violations
3. Understand the key
processes and
procedures relating to
discrimination
3.1 Summarise key elements
of equality and anti-
discriminatory legislation
3.2 Analyse the actions and
activities that should be
reviewed when
considering whether there
may be grounds for
discrimination in
employment
Analyse in detail the actions
and activities that should be
reviewed when considering
whether there may be
grounds for discrimination in
employment, identifying the
actions and activities that are
most important
Analyse comprehensively
the actions and activities
that should be reviewed
when considering whether
there may be grounds for
discrimination in
employment, exercising
critical judgement and well-
structured argument
3.3 Explain the processes and
procedures for addressing
and resolving cases of
discrimination in the
workplace
4. Understand the key
statutory procedures
relating to employment
actions
4.1 Analyse the different forms
of employment
proceedings, their
jurisdictions and time limits
Analyse in detail and
compare the different forms
of employment proceedings
and the jurisdictions and time
limits involved, including some
of the consequences of these
Analyse comprehensively
the different forms of
employment proceedings
and the jurisdictions and
time limits involved,
exercising critical judgement
and an insight into the
implications of each
4.2 Analyse the range of
options for redress
resulting from the
potential outcomes of
these proceedings
Analyse in detail and
compare and contrast the
range of options for redress,
resulting from the potential
outcomes of the proceedings
Analyse comprehensively
the range of options for
redress, resulting from the
potential outcomes of the
proceedings, providing
thoughtful and insightful
analysis
4.3 Explain the use of
mediation procedures
and alternative forms of
dispute resolution for
cases of workplace
discipline and grievance
5. Understand the
principles of health and
safety legislation
5.1 Summarise the main
requirements of health
and safety legislation
5.2 Examine the duties and
responsibilities of
employers to ensure
health, safety and welfare
in the workplace
Community Development - Level 5 Diploma (QCF)
Management Information Systems for Community Organisations (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the principles and role of management information systems
2. Understand the risks and benefits of management information systems
3. Understand how management information systems can support community organisations
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade
the evidence must show
that, in addition to the pass
criteria, the learner can:
To achieve a DISTINCTION grade
the evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass and merit
criteria, the learner can:
1. Understand the
principles and role of
management
information systems
1.1 Analyse the role and
objectives of
management information
systems
Analyse in detail the role
and objectives of
management information
systems, taking account of
different theoretical
approaches
Analyse comprehensively the
role and objectives of
management information
systems, providing critical
judgement and theoretical
insight
1.2 Explain how management
information systems can
support the long-term
plans of community or
voluntary organisations
2. Understand the risks and
benefits of management
information systems
2.1 Evaluate the different
types of management
information systems
2.2 Analyse the potential
benefits, risks and
challenges of the different
types of management
information system
Analyse in detail the
potential risks and
challenges of different
types of management
information system,
including their implications
for community and
voluntary organisations
Analyse comprehensively the
potential risks and challenges of
different types of management
system, including their
implications for community and
voluntary organisations, with
critical judgement and well
structured argument
2.3 Assess the specific
implications of operating
a management
information system for a
community or voluntary
organisation
3. Understand how
management
information systems can
support community
organisations
3.1 Analyse ways in which
management information
systems can support
different functions within a
community and voluntary
organisations
Analyse in detail ways in
which, management
information systems can
support different functions,
and the effectiveness of
these systems, within a
community and voluntary
organisation
Analyse comprehensively ways
in which management
information systems can support
a range of different functions
within a community and
voluntary organisation, exercising
critical and insightful judgement
3.2 Evaluate different
management information
systems which may be of
greatest benefit to
community organisations
Evaluate in detail, and give
reasons why, different
management information
systems which may be of
greatest benefit to
community organisations
Evaluate comprehensively
different management
information systems which may
be of greatest benefit to
community organisations,
exercising critical judgement
and well structured argument
3.3 Review the types of
information and data that
might be pertinent to the
management of
community organisations
Community Development - Level 5 Diploma (QCF)
Project Management (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand project management principles and approaches
2. Understand the significance of the different stages of the project life cycle
3. Understand how to manage project funding and finance
4. Understand how to manage potential risks within projects
5. Understand how to control the quality of project outputs
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a DISTINCTION
grade the evidence must
show that, in addition to
the pass and merit
criteria, the learner can:
1. Understand project
management principles
and approaches
1.1 Examine key project
management models and
approaches
1.2 Analyse the roles and
responsibilities of the
project management
participants
Analyse in detail the roles and
responsibilities of the project
management participants,
including the possible impact
of these on the project
management process
Analyse comprehensively
the roles and
responsibilities of the
project management
participants, including the
impact of these on the
project management
process, exercising critical
and insightful judgement
2. Understand the
significance of the
different stages of the
project life cycle
2.1 Critically examine the key
stages and outcomes of
the project life cycle
2.2 Analyse the importance of
different stages within the
project life cycle
Analyse in detail the
importance of the different
stages within the project life
cycle and the ways in which
these contribute to the
project outcome
Analyse comprehensively
the importance of the
different stages within the
project life cycle,
employing critical
judgement and insight
2.3 Explain the
interrelationship between
different stages within the
project life cycle
3. Understand how to
manage project funding
and finance
3.1 Compare the various
funding options for
different types of projects
Compare in detail the
different funding options, and
the implications of these, for
the different types of projects
Compare extensively the
different funding options,
and the implications of
these, for the different
types of projects,
exercising critical and
insightful judgement
3.2 Explain methods of
defining, establishing and
monitoring budgets for
project finance
4. Understand how to
manage potential risks
within projects
4.1 Analyse different methods
of risk management
relevant to project
management
Analyse in detail different
methods of risk management
relevant to project
management, assessing some
of the risks and benefits of the
methods
Analyse in
comprehensively different
methods of risk
management relevant to
project management,
employing critical
judgement and well-
structured argument
4.2 Explain how these
methods could be used in
different types of projects
4.3 Assess the significance of
contingency planning
when managing risk within
project management
5. Understand how to control
the quality of project
outputs
5.1 Compare different
approaches to defining
the quality of outputs for
the project
5.2 Analyse methods for
measuring and controlling
the quality of project
outputs
Analyse in detail methods for
measuring and controlling the
quality of project outputs,
commenting on some of the
pros and cons of the methods
Analyse comprehensively
a range of methods for
measuring and controlling
the quality of project
outputs, exercising critical
and insightful judgement
5.3 Explain how continual
improvement can be
incorporated into project
activities
Level 6 Diploma (QCF) - Mandatory Units
Learners must complete ALL units within this section
Community Development - Level 6 Diploma (QCF)
Community and Inter-Agency Working (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the changing character of inter-agency working
2. Understand the impact of inter-agency working on professionals working in different sectors
3. Understand the problems encountered through collaborative work between different sectors
4. Understand the conflicts and tensions that can arise through inter-agency working
5. Understand the opportunities for learning new ways of working across sectors
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand the
changing character of
inter-agency working
1.1 Analyse the historical and
changing character of
social provision, user
engagement and the
factors leading to inter-
agency working
Analyse clearly and in detail
the range and complexity of
factors involved in inter-
agency working using critical
judgement and a variety of
evidence to support the
conclusions drawn
Analyse
comprehensively the
range and complexity
of factors involved in
inter-agency working,
using critical judgement
and comparative
research from different
countries to support the
conclusions drawn
1.2 Critically examine the
transitions and re-
organisations in work
settings which provide an
imperative for different
agencies to work together
1.3 Critically examine the
need to develop
coherent approaches to
and models of inter-
agency working
Define clearly and in detail
different approaches and
models of inter-agency
working demonstrating a
critical and comprehensive
assessment of the principles
and practices associated with
each
Examine the different
approaches and
models of inter-agency
working showing
thoughtful and insightful
analysis, and
demonstrating the
complexities of the
issues through a
thorough assessment of
the principles and
practices associated
with each
2. Understand the impact
of inter-agency working
on professionals working
in different sectors
2.1 Analyse the complex,
multi-professional contexts
and settings in which
community development
professionals work
2.2 Analyse the range of
situations within which
professionals are required
to collaborate with other
workers
2.3 Critically examine the
impact of the different
perspectives of
professionals drawn from
different sectors when
working together
Examine a variety of different
contexts in which
professionals are working
together that exemplify the
complexity and subtleties of
the relationships in a
thoughtful and insightful way
Examine
comprehensively a
variety of different
contexts in which
professionals are
working together in a
detailed and thoughtful
way to demonstrate an
analysis of the
complexity of the
relationships with insight
and originality
3. Understand the problems
encountered through
collaborative work
between different sectors
3.1 Analyse the tension that
can arise between the
emphases placed on
different styles of working
3.2 Evaluate the problems
that can emerge
between the strategic
and operational practice
of inter-agency working
3.3 Examine the need to
produce new patterns of
activity in inter-agency
working which can
expand professional
understanding and
change practice
Examine in detail the
potential for new patterns of
activity in inter-agency
working together that
exemplify the new possibilities
for professional practice in a
thoughtful and insightful way
Examine
comprehensively the
potential of new
patterns of activity for
professionals to work
together in a detailed
and thoughtful way to
demonstrate an analysis
of the complexity of the
professional practice
with insight and
originality
4. Understand the conflicts
and tensions that can
arise through inter-
agency working
4.1 Analyse the nature and
type of constraints and
issues facing people from
different sectors in inter-
agency working
Analyse in detail a number of
contexts in which the nature
and complexity of the
constraints and issues facing
people from different sectors
are thoughtfully considered in
terms of their impacts on inter-
agency working
Analyse
comprehensively a
range of different
contexts in which the
nature and complexity
of the constraints and
issues facing people
from different sectors
are critically assessed in
terms of their impacts
on inter-agency working
4.2 Critically examine the
potential effects of these
constraints on different
professionals and clients in
community development
5. Understand the
opportunities for learning
new ways of working
across sectors
5.1 Examine the concept of
‘expansive learning’ as a
mechanism for
transforming practice
5.2 Examine different ways in
which meanings have to
be shared and
constructed across
professional boundaries
and between
professionals and clients
Examine a variety of different
inter-agency contexts in
which meanings have to be
shared and constructed
across professional
boundaries that exemplify the
complexity and subtleties of
the relationships in a
thoughtful and insightful way
Examine
comprehensively a
variety of different inter-
agency contexts, in
which meanings have
to be shared and
constructed across
professional boundaries,
in a detailed and
thoughtful way to
demonstrate an analysis
of the complexity of the
relationships with insight
and originality
5.3 Review the concept of
‘distributed expertise’ in
relation to compact
teams and professional
networks within the
context of inter-agency
working in community
development
Community Development - Level 6 Diploma (QCF)
Social and Community Enterprise (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the nature of social and community enterprises
2. Understand the challenges and influences of managing social and community enterprises
3. Understand sources of funding, support and regulation for social and community enterprises
4. Understand the role of marketing in promoting social and community enterprises
5. Understand the social and economic factors that affect the business success of social and community
enterprises
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand the nature of
social and community
enterprises
1.1 Examine the
characteristics that define
social or community
enterprise organisations
Examine some of the key
characteristics, including the
implications, assumptions,
limitations and contradictions
between definitions of social
and community enterprise
Critically examine a
range of characteristics
comprehensively,
including the
implications,
assumptions, limitations
and contradictions
between definitions of
social and community
enterprise
1.2 Critically compare
theoretical frameworks or
models of social and
community enterprise
1.3 Examine the differences in
principles and values of
commercial business
objectives with those of
social and community
enterprise
2. Understand the
challenges and
influences of managing
social and community
enterprises
2.1 Analyse the extent to
which social
entrepreneurs’
motivations and values
may influence the
management of social
and community
enterprises
Analyse in detail the impact
of the values and motivations
of social entrepreneurs in
influencing the management
of social and community
enterprises in a thoughtful
and insightful way
Analyse
comprehensively the
impact of the values
and motivations of
social entrepreneurs in
influencing the
management of social
and community
enterprises, with
thoughtfulness, insight
and originality
2.2 Critically examine the
challenges of managing
business ethics in social
and community
enterprises
2.3 Examine ways of
achieving a balance
between and reconciling
social and commercial
objectives
3. Understand sources of
funding, support and
regulation for social and
community enterprises
3.1 Analyse the implications
of the relationship
between social and
community enterprises
and policy making
3.2 Critically review the
different forms of social
investment and resources
for social and community
enterprises
Critically review the different
forms of social investment
and resources and their
implications for social and
community enterprises in a
thoughtful and insightful way
Review thoroughly the
different forms of social
investment and
resources and their
implications in an
original, thoughtful and
insightful way
3.3 Compare the
advantages,
disadvantages and
regulatory implications of
accessing and securing
different forms of funding
and support
4. Understand the role of
marketing in promoting
social and community
enterprises
4.1 Compare key marketing
frameworks, techniques
and tools that may be
beneficial to social and
community enterprises
4.2 Examine the concept of
social and relationship
marketing in the context
of social and community
enterprises
Examine the concept of
social and relationship
marketing with clear analysis
evaluating some of the
implications, assumptions,
limitations and ambiguities of
the issues
Examine the concept of
social and relationship
marketing with excellent
analysis evaluating fully
the implications,
assumptions, limitations
and ambiguities of the
issues
4.3 Review the benefits of
ethical branding for social
and community
enterprises as distinct from
more conventional forms
of branding
5. Understand the social
and economic factors
that affect the business
success of social and
community enterprises
5.1 Critically examine the
types of social and
economic factors that
influence the success of
social and community
enterprise
Critically examine some the
types of social and economic
factors that influence the
success of social and
community enterprise,
evaluating their implications,
assumptions, limitations and
ambiguities
Critically and thoroughly
examine the types of
social and economic
factors that influence
the success of social
and community
enterprise, evaluating
fully their implications,
assumptions, limitations
and ambiguities
5.2 Assess the extent to which
governance structures
and relationships with
stakeholders are likely to
affect a social and
community enterprise’s
business success
5.3 Critically review methods
for managing and
measuring social and
community enterprise
performance and the
success of stakeholder
relationships
Critically review some
methods for managing and
measuring social and
community enterprise
performance and stakeholder
engagement in a thoughtful
and insightful way
Critically and thoroughly
review the range of
methods for managing
and measuring social
and community
enterprise performance
and stakeholder
engagement in an
original, thoughtful and
insightful way
5.4 Examine the implications
of ‘corporate social
responsibility’ in the
delivery of services or
products by social
enterprise organisations
Community Development - Level 6 Diploma (QCF)
Intercultural Dialogue and Community Engagement (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand theories and philosophies of intercultural dialogue and community engagement
2. Understand community engagement values and developments
3. Understand the barriers and challenges involved in community engagement work
4. Understand the conflicts and tensions that exist for individuals within different communities
5. Understand the relationship between Human Rights international legislation and foreign policy
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand theories and
philosophies of
intercultural dialogue
and community
engagement
1.1 Analyse the essential
characteristics of
intercultural dialogue and
its relationship to
community engagement
and global citizenship
Analyse in detail some of the
characteristics of intercultural
dialogue and its relationship
to community engagement
and global citizenship using
critical judgements and a
variety of evidence to support
conclusions
Analyse
comprehensively the
characteristics of
intercultural dialogue
and its relationship to
community
engagement and
global citizenship using
critical judgement and
comparative research
from different contexts
to support conclusions
1.2 Critically examine theories
and philosophies about
community engagement,
empowerment and social
change
1.3 Explain the economic and
social factors which need
to be taken into account
when building sustainable
communities
Examine in detail some of
economic and social factors
involved in building
sustainable communities
demonstrating a critical and
comprehensive assessment of
the complexity of issues
Examine
comprehensively a
variety of economic
and social factors
involved in building
sustainable communities
in a detailed and
thoughtful way,
demonstrating an
analysis of the
complexities of issues
with insight and
originality
1.4 Review the benefits of
sustainable development
and urban renewal for
different types of
communities
2. Understand community
engagement values and
developments
2.1 Analyse community
engagement values and
practice when interacting
with individuals in diverse
contexts
2.2 Critically examine key
developments and trends
in community
engagement practice
Examine in detail key
developments and trends in
community engagement
practice demonstrating the
complexity of the process in a
thoughtful and insightful way
Examine
comprehensively the
key developments and
trends in community
engagement practice
demonstrating an
analysis of the
complexity of the
process with insight and
originality
3. Understand the barriers
and challenges involved
in community
engagement work
3.1 Critically examine
potential barriers to
intercultural dialogue and
being able to form
relationships with
individuals from diverse
backgrounds
3.2 Examine the possible
tensions and areas of
conflict that could arise
when working across
diverse communities
Analyse in detail some of the
contexts in which tensions
and conflicts could arise
when working across diverse
communities, demonstrating
thoughtful and insightful
analysis of the issues
Analyse
comprehensively a
range of contexts in
which tensions and
conflicts could arise
when working across
diverse communities,
demonstrating analysis
of the complexities of
current issues with insight
and originality
3.3 Analyse the challenges of
working with different
types of statutory and
public bodies
4. Understand the conflicts
and tensions that exist for
individuals within different
communities
4.1 Examine the concept of
identity from the
theoretical perspective of
social integration and
cultural pluralism
Define clearly and in detail
different concepts of identity
from theoretical perspectives
of social integration and
cultural pluralism, with critical
judgement, thoughtfulness
and insight
Examine
comprehensively
different concepts of
identity from theoretical
perspectives of social
integration and cultural
pluralism, with
thoughtfulness, insight
and originality
4.2 Explain the types of
conflicts that may exist as
a result of localised
tensions within
communities
4.3 Evaluate the effectiveness
of methods of working
together to address
potential tensions and
conflicts
4.4 Examine the implications
for individuals of conflicts
related to cultural identity
and affiliation
5. Understand the
relationship between
Human Rights,
international legislation
and foreign policy
5.1 Analyse the impact of
Human Rights on the
internal political culture
and national interests
within nation states
Analyse in detail a number of
contexts in which the nature
and complexity of issues
relating to Human Rights
impact on the internal
political culture of nation
states, with thoughtfulness
and insight
Analyse
comprehensively a
range of different
contexts in which the
nature and complexity
of inter-connecting
issues relating to Human
Rights impact on the
internal political culture
of nation states, with
thoughtfulness, insight
and originality
5.2 Critically examine the role
of domestic and foreign
factors in influencing
Human Rights legislation
and foreign policy.
5.3 Critically review the issues
and dilemmas that may
arise for nation states
when implementing
Human Rights legislation
Community Development - Level 6 Diploma (QCF)
Reflective Practice in Community Development (Mandatory)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the importance of reflective practice within continued professional development
2. Understand the nature of reflective practice
3. Understand various methods used to enable reflective practice
4. Understand the cultural contexts of community development that influence professional practice
5. Understand the potential of reflective practice to improve professional practice
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand the
importance of reflective
practice within
continued professional
development
1.1 Analyse the key
characteristics of
reflective practice within
community development
Critically analyse some of the
key characteristics, including
some of their implications,
assumptions, limitations and
ambiguities relevant to
reflective practice in CD
Critically analyse key
characteristics very
effectively, including
their implications,
assumptions, limitations
and ambiguities relevant
to reflective practice in
CD
1.2 Review the evolution of
reflective practice
theories and models
relevant to learning for
professionals in
community development
1.3 Evaluate the contribution
of reflective practice as
an important source of
personal and professional
development
Evaluate the contribution of
reflective practice effectively
to the practice of CD
professional development
with a strong awareness of
the ambiguity and limitations
of own knowledge
Evaluate the contribution
of reflective practice to
the practice of CD
professional
development, with
sustained and
independent critical
judgement and
argument,
demonstrating excellent
awareness of ambiguity
and limitations of own
knowledge
2. Understand the nature of
reflective practice
2.1 Distinguish between the
concepts of ‘single-loop’
and ‘double-loop’ in
learning theory
2.2 Analyse the distinction
between ‘reflection-in-
action’ and ‘reflection-on-
action’
2.3 Analyse the reasons why
the quality of reflection is
important to analysis and
conclusions about
individual and collective
experiences
Critically analyse reasons why
the quality of reflection is
important, including some of
their implications,
assumptions, limitations and
ambiguities relevant to
reflective practice in CD
Critically analyse very
effectively reasons why
the quality of reflection is
important, including their
implications,
assumptions, limitations
and ambiguities relevant
to reflective practice in
CD
3. Understand various
methods used to enable
reflective practice
3.1 Review the types of tools
that are used to enable
practitioners to reflect on
practice
3.2 Evaluate the relative
contribution of reflective
writing as a means for
deeper analysis of
experiences
Evaluate the relative
contribution of reflective
writing, using a variety of
recent sources and
demonstrating critical analysis
of research
Evaluate thoroughly the
relative contribution of
reflective writing, making
use of contemporary
research/practice and
demonstrating excellent
critical analysis of
research
3.3 Examine the way in which
reflective practice can
integrate theory and
practice by linking
experiences to theoretical
frameworks and relevant
research
4. Understand the cultural
contexts of community
development that
influence professional
practice
4.1 Analyse the range of
perspectives and
discourses within different
community development
contexts that can affect
professional practice
4.2 Evaluate the limitations
and implications of
individual knowledge and
understanding
Evaluate the limitations and
implications of individual
knowledge and
understanding effectively in
relation to the practice of CD
professional development,
with critical judgement and
argument and a strong
awareness of the ambiguity
and limitations of own
knowledge
Evaluate fully the
limitations and
implications of individual
knowledge and
understanding related to
the practice of CD
professional
development, with
sustained and
independent critical
judgement and
argument,
demonstrating excellent
awareness of ambiguity
and limitations of own
knowledge
4.3 Assess the type of sources
and resources which can
be used to contribute to
understanding complex
and dynamic situations
5. Understand the potential
of reflective practice to
improve professional
practice
5.1 Analyse the relationship
between reflection,
critical thinking and
objectivity
5.2 Evaluate the potential for
reflective practice to
increase creativity and
innovation in community
development activities
5.3 Critically examine the
proposition that reflective
practice encourages
questioning, independent
thinking and individual
autonomy
Examine the proposition with
very good analysis/definition,
directly relevant to the topic,
evaluating some of the
implications, assumptions,
limitations and ambiguities of
the statement
Examine the proposition
with excellent
analysis/definition,
directly relevant to the
topic, evaluating fully
the implications,
assumptions, limitations
and ambiguities of the
statement
Level 6 Diploma (QCF) - Optional Units
Learners must complete ONE unit from within this section
Community Development - Level 6 Diploma (QCF)
Comparative Policy and Social Movements in Community Development (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand the key relationships and influences on policy in developed and developing countries
2. Understand the factors that are involved in the development of policy initiatives
3. Understand different models of social change
4. Understand comparative policies on welfare of different countries
5. Understand the different forms of networks and movements within international community
development
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade
the evidence must show
that, in addition to the pass
criteria, the learner can:
To achieve a
DISTINCTION grade the
evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria,
the learner can:
1. Understand the key
relationships and
influences on policy in
developed and
developing countries
1.1 Evaluate the relationship
between developed and
developing countries and
the international balance
of power
Evaluate in detail the
relationship between
developed and developing
countries demonstrating
clearly the complexities and
dynamics of the
international balance of
power
Evaluate
comprehensively the
variety of factors
involved in the
relationship between
developed and
developing countries,
using critical judgement
and evidence-based
research to support
conclusions drawn
1.2 Analyse the relationship
between private and non-
governmental sectors
operating in an increasingly
international context
1.3 Analyse the implications of
increased movement of
people and globalised
economic trade
Analyse clearly and in detail
the implications of increased
movement of people and
globalised economic trade
in a thoughtful and insightful
way
Analyse
comprehensively the
complexity of issues
related to increased
movement of people
and globalisation of
economic trade, with
insight and originality
2. Understand the factors
that are involved in the
development of policy
initiatives
2.1 Analyse the drivers for
policy development
2.2 Examine the factors and
influences that impact on
policy initiatives
Examine a variety of
different factors and
influences that impact on
policy initiatives
Examine
comprehensively a wide
range of factors and
influences on policy
demonstrating the
complexity of issues in a
thoughtful and insightful way
initiatives demonstrating
an analysis of the
complexity of the issues
with insight and
originality
2.3 Analyse the likely impact of
potential operational and
delivery constraints on
policy initiatives
3. Understand different
models of social change
3.1 Review the key concepts
implicit in models of social
change
Define clearly and in detail
the different models of social
change demonstrating
critical and comprehensive
assessment of their
relevance to community
development
Examine the different
models of social
change showing
thoughtful and insightful
analysis, and
demonstrating a
thorough assessment of
their application and
relevance to
community
development theory
and practice
3.2 Evaluate social and public
policies in different contexts
using models of social
change
3.3 Examine the importance of
values of dignity, security,
sustainability and human
rights in developing
countries as part of models
of social change
4. Understand comparative
policies on welfare of
different countries
4.1 Analyse contemporary
trends and developments
in social policies and
welfare states
Analyse clearly and in detail
the contemporary trends
and development in social
policies and welfare states
demonstrating a critical
analysis of their impact on
social groups in different
countries
Analyse
comprehensively the
contemporary trends
and developments in
social policies and
welfare states, with
thoughtfulness, insight
and originality, in
relation to their impact
on social groups in
different countries
4.2 Analyse the relationship
between welfare systems
and the industrial,
economic and social
features of different
countries
4.3 Compare the roles,
principles and wealth
distribution impact of
different welfare
arrangements across
countries
5. Understand the different
forms of networks and
movements within
international community
development
5.1 Analyse the different forms
of social networks involved
in social reform through
grass roots mobilisation
Analyse in detail the variety
of issues and problems
related to developing social
networks through grass roots
mobilisation with
thoughtfulness and insight
Analyse
comprehensively the
variety and complexity
of issues and problems
related to developing
social networks through
grassroots mobilisation
with insight and
originality
5.2 Analyse the problems
posed by involvement of
‘external agents’ within
social movements and
networks which may have
different agendas and
priorities
5.3 Evaluate the comparative
benefits of self governing
communities
Community Development - Level 6 Diploma (QCF)
Social Research Processes and Planning (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand approaches to social research in the context of community development
2. Understand different research methodologies
3. Understand how to plan community development research
4. Understand the requirements for researching a community development issue
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade the
evidence must show that, in
addition to the pass criteria,
the learner can:
To achieve a DISTINCTION
grade the evidence must
show that, in addition to
the pass and merit
criteria, the learner can:
1. Understand approaches
to social research in the
context of community
development
1.1 Analyse different
approaches to research
as a means of enquiry into
community development
issues
Analyse in detail some of the
approaches to research as a
means of enquiry into CD
issues, with thoughtfulness and
insight into the complexities of
factors involved in different
contexts
Analyse comprehensively
the wide range of
different approaches to
research as a means of
enquiry into CD issues,
considering the
complexities of factors
involved in a variety of
contexts, with insight and
originality
1.2 Analyse the relationship
between values and
ethics in social research
and community
development
1.3 Analyse the relevance of
social research
philosophies to research
into communities
Analyse in detail the
relevance of social research
philosophies to CD,
demonstrating a critical and
thorough assessment of the
diversity and complexity of
the issues
Examine comprehensively
the relevance of social
research philosophies to
CD in a sustained and
thoughtful way,
demonstrating insight and
originality into the diversity
and complexity of the
issues
2. Understand different
research methodologies
2.1 Evaluate the relative
merits of different research
methodologies for
research into community
development related
issues
Evaluate in detail the relative
merits of different research
methodologies relevant to
CD, demonstrating thoughtful
and insightful analysis of the
issues
Evaluate comprehensively
the relative merits of
different research
methodologies relevant
to CD, demonstrating
analysis of the
complexities of the issues
with thoughtfulness,
insight and originality
2.2 Critically evaluate the
implications of the role of
the participant observer in
the context of ‘action
research’
2.3 Analyse different data
collection techniques
2.4 Examine the main
statistical methods for
data analysis
3. Understand how to plan
community development
research
3.1 Define a research issue
drawn from current
literature about
community development
practice
Define a research issue drawn
from current literature about
CD practice, referring to
relevant theories and
demonstrating a critical and
thorough assessment of the
complexity of addressing the
research question
Define comprehensively a
research issue drawn from
current literature about
CD practice, referring to
relevant theories and
demonstrating a
sustained and thoughtful
consideration of the
research question with
insight and originality
3.2 Evaluate the background
and context of the inquiry
3.3 Evaluate the implications
of any previous research
which has been
conducted into the issue
3.4 Identify appropriate
research instruments and
methods that would elicit
information relevant to
the line of inquiry
3.5 Evaluate the ethical,
social, legal and
stakeholder issues implicit
in the research plan
Evaluate in detail the ethical,
social, legal and stakeholder
issues implicit in the research
plan, demonstrating a critical
and thorough assessment of
the sensitivity and complexity
of the issues
Evaluate comprehensively
the ethical, legal and
stakeholder issues implicit
in the research plan,
demonstrating a
sustained and thoughtful
consideration of the
sensitivity and complexity
of issues, using insight and
originality
4. Understand the
requirements for
researching a community
development issue
4.1 Explain how the research
into a community
development issue could
be undertaken
4.2 Assess the resources and
time that would be
needed to complete the
research
4.3 Examine the key factors
that would need to be
considered when
analysing findings and
outcomes
Examine in detail some of the
key factors to be considered
when analysing findings and
outcomes, showing
thoughtfulness and insight into
the complexities of factors
involved in different contexts
Analyse comprehensively
the key factors to be
considered when
analysing findings and
outcomes, showing
thoughtful consideration,
insight and originality
regarding the
complexities of factors
involved
4.4 Examine the key
conditions for presenting
findings from research to a
community and
stakeholders
Community Development - Level 6 Diploma (QCF)
Social Theory of Community Development (Optional)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, the learner will:
1. Understand different frameworks and theories of ‘community’
2. Understand different approaches to the idea of communities as social constructs
3. Understand how economic and technological change can affect different communities
4. Understand the nature of the relationship between government and communities
5. Understand the relationships between people involved in community development activities
Assessment and Grading Criteria
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that
they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria describe the level of
achievement required to meet the learning outcomes.
Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria
To achieve a PASS grade the
evidence must show that the
learner can:
To achieve a MERIT grade
the evidence must show
that, in addition to the
pass criteria, the learner
can:
To achieve a DISTINCTION
grade the evidence must
show that, in addition to the
pass and merit criteria, the
learner can:
1. Understand different
frameworks and theories
of ‘community’
1.1 Critically examine
frameworks and theories
applied to ‘community’
1.2 Analyse the notion of
‘social capital’ as it
applies within theories of
‘community’
Analyse in detail different
notions of ‘social capital’
in theories of ‘community’
using critical judgement
and a variety of evidence
to support conclusions
Analyse comprehensively the
variety of definitions of ‘social
capital’ in theories of
‘community’ using critical
judgement and comparative
research from different
contexts to support
conclusions
2. Understand different
approaches to the idea
of communities as social
constructs
2.1 Evaluate different
theoretical views about
how communities are
socially constructed
2.2 Analyse the similarities and
distinctions between
different types of
communities
2.3 Analyse the various ways
in which communities may
emerge and change
Analyse in detail some of
the ways in which
communities emerge and
change, with
thoughtfulness and insight
into the complexities of
factors involved in national
and international contexts
Analyse comprehensively the
ways in which communities
emerge and change, the
complexities of factors
involved in national and
international contexts,
demonstrating insight and
originality
3. Understand how
economic and
technological change
can affect different
communities
3.1 Critically examine the way
in which economic
change can be a driver
for dislocation of
traditional communities
and/or formation of new
communities
3.2 Analyse the impact of
globalisation and new
technologies on
traditional and non-
traditional communities
3.3 Critically review the
opportunities and threats
to social cohesion arising
from the widespread use
of new technologies
Evaluate in detail some of
the opportunities and
threats to social cohesion
from new technologies,
with thoughtfulness and
insight
Evaluate comprehensively
the opportunities and threats
to social cohesion from new
technologies in a variety of
national and international
contexts, demonstrating
insight and originality
4. Understand the nature of
the relationship between
government and
communities
4.1 Analyse the unique
relationship between local
government and local
communities
4.2 Critically examine the key
factors that influence the
ability of local
governments to provide
support to community
development activities
Examine clearly and in
detail the complexity of
factors influencing the
ability of local
governments to support
community development
with thoughtfulness and
insight
Analyse comprehensively the
variety and complexity of
factors influencing the ability
of local government to
support community
development, in a range of
contexts, demonstrating
insight and originality
5. Understand the
relationships between
people involved in
community development
activities
5.1 Analyse the relationship
between the community
development professional
and others working for
social change
Analyse in detail aspects
of the relationship
between the CD
professional and others
working for social change,
demonstrating thoughtful
and insightful
understanding of the issues
Analyse comprehensively the
relationship between the CD
professional and others
working for social change,
demonstrating the
complexities of the issues with
insight and originality
5.2 Critically examine the
ways in which ethical
issues affect these
relationships within
community development
activities
5.3 Evaluate the potential
sources of conflict or
tension that may arise
between those involved in
community development
activities