The learners will be allocated a dedicated trainer/assessor who will work closely with both the learners and employer to ensure the units selected are suited to their roles and organisational priorities. The trainer/assessor will visit the learners every 4-6 weeks to assess progress and set objectives for the next period.

The learners will be assigned work set to their elected units, and will be expected to gather evidence from their day to day role to demonstrate the application of their new skills. Learners may be expected to attend workshops, depending on the funding route of the qualification.

Assessment

To successfully complete this qualification, learners will undertake work relevant to their roles and learning environment. They will acquire the knowledge, tools and techniques associated with each unit that they will then implement in their current work environment. The work assigned and evidence gathered will be reviewed 1-2-1 meetings with trainers/assessors and used for assessment purposes. Gower College Swansea utilises Smart Assessor which is an online apprenticeship management tool enabling provider, learner and employer to effectively track learner progress.

Mandatory units

• Community development values and process
• Social inequality, injustice and diversity in communities
• Community group dynamics
• Determine community needs
• Reflective community development practice
• Community group development

Optional units

• Understand partnership working in communities
• Develop and maintain community partnerships
• Organising community events
• Planning of community projects

Benefits of the apprenticeships

• Recognition of community work
• New experiences
• Development of skills
• Improved people skills
• Improved communication
• Improved interpersonal skills

Our credentials 

Our community development apprenticeship is delivered by tutors/assessors who have exceptional experience in community development practices and in delivering tailored support to each individual employer.