The Volunteering Course is designed to empower volunteers through personalised learning and choice, mentoring, support and work placements to motivate and enhance confidence and develop core skills in teamwork, communication, problem solving, research and self-management.

OCN Level 1 Award Vocational Skills – Active Citizenship in Community Learning Outcoming 1. Understand the social diversity of citizens in own community. 2. Recognise the role of active participation in own community Assessment 1.1. Define what is meant by social diversity. 1.2. Outline the social diversity of citizens in own community. 2.1. Outline ways in which diverse members of the community can interact together. 2.2. Outline own involvement in an organisation, club or activity in own community. 2.3. Identify how taking an active part in own community can contribute to social cohesion. Credits gained: 1

The OCN NI Level 1 award in Community Development provides learners with knowledge in community development values and processes, community group understanding and understanding of diversity and injustice issues. These qualifications are mapped to the new Community Development National Occupational Standards (NOS).

In order to achieve the Level 1 Award learners must complete the one mandatory unit for a total of 6 credits. Community Development Practice