Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of: The cultures, concerns, beliefs and aspirations of the community in question The impact of cultural or community attitudes on appropriate roles, relationships and approaches of the worker The impact of cultural and community attitudes within that community The implications of differences in attitudes and values Community development as a social change strategy Decision-making structures and processes at organisation, community, regional and system level Relevant legislation and public policies Social, community and youth issues Nature of community development work Definitions of community 'Community' as ideological tool Personal values and community development Emergence of community development Contemporary community development practice Social movements Sociology Social theories Social inequality Sociology of class Sociology of gender Contemporary economics and politics and their impact on community development |