What is this course?
Who is this course suited to?
This course is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who currently work, or wish to work, in a community organisation. This level of work takes place within a professional team under the guidance of others to support development within the community. Successful completion of this course enables you to work in organisations across a range of social, health, environment, economic, arts and culture and recreation sectors.
This training is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over 18 years of age.
Tranby receives funding from the Federal Government to support Indigenous non-NSW residents and from the NSW Government to support Indigenous NSW residents. This means that you do not need to pay tuition fees. The availability of ABSTUDY support is based on individual circumstances.
Course Delivery
Tranby’s student support team is here for you on your learning journey. The team includes your trainer for academic support, dedicated IT support and Student Services for general assistance. You can also book time with one of Tranby’s Elders in Residence for cultural support and connection.
The course is divided into five consecutive study modules. Each module runs for eight weeks and is followed by a break of two weeks.
Students must submit their assessments by the due dates. The study load is typically 20 hours per week.
Once we receive your Expression of Interest, we will contact you before the next course begins.
You will need access to a computer or tablet or mobile phone. If you do not have access to a suitable device, please let us know as we may be able to help.
If using a computer, you will need internet access, a PDF reader and software to view videos. Tranby will provide access to Microsoft Office 365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook) as well as an individual Tranby student email address.
If using a tablet or mobile phone, you will need internet or mobile phone access and you will need to download and install apps including a PDF reader, a video viewer and Microsoft Office 365, if you do not already have them.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
For students residing outside of NSW, the training is supported by the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
Tranby is responsible for the quality of the training and assessment in compliance with the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and for the issuance of the AQF certification documentation
Course structure
Introduction to Community Development
CHCCDE019 Work within a community development framework
CHCCDE017 Support collaborative planning processes
CHCCDE020 Implement participation and engagement strategies
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
Social Justice
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (E)
CHCCDE021 Develop and support community resources (C)
CHCEDU001 Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies (E)
CHCCDE022 Work to empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities (E)
Health Promotion
CHCCDE024 Support community action
HLTPOP023 Build capacity to promote health
HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
Culturally Safe Practice
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
Working Legally & Safely
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Our courses run once we have sufficient student numbers and have secured funding.
If this course is scheduled to run, we will contact you by email to invite you to complete an application form.
RTO No. 90492
13 Mansfield St, Glebe,
Gadigal Country, NSW 2037
P.O. Box 229 GLEBE 2037
Telephone: 0404 822 903
Email: studentservices@tranby.edu.au