UNISA Short Course in Community Asset Mapping for Change

UNISA Short Course in Community Asset Mapping for Change

University of South Africa Short Course in Community Asset Mapping for Change

The “Short Course in Community Asset Mapping for Change” at UNISA is an online course designed to empower agents of social change with the tools and methodologies necessary for community-driven development. Here’s a summary of the course details:

Purpose

To provide a developmental tool for social change agents to facilitate improvements in communities.

Target Group

Individuals such as agents of social change from government organizations and NGOs, Corporate Social Investment (CSI) managers, and community leaders.

Admission Requirements

A minimum of an NQF Level 4 qualification.

Compulsory access to the internet and registration as a myUnisa user.

Duration

15 weeks, equivalent to one semester.

The course is fully online.

Language Medium

English.

Registration Periods

First Semester: 28 November – 25 January.

Second Semester: Aligned with UNISA’s second semester registration dates. Further information can be found at UNISA CAES.

Tuition Method

The course is delivered through Unisa’s open distance learning platform, with a focus on online tuition.

Assessment

Assessment is based on a non-venue portfolio of evidence.

Course Content: Community Asset Mapping for Change (SCCA013)

Topics include the definition of philanthropy, its practice globally, participatory rural appraisal, asset mapping methodology, tools for change, history of Community Asset Mapping Programme (CAMP) and the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) experience in the Bojanala Region, and the roles of non-profit organizations as agents of change.

Course Leader

Ms MD Nicolau, MA Geography

Expertise: Geography.

Office: 028 B Block, Florida Campus.

Contact: Tel: 011 471 2084, Email: nicolmd@unisa.ac.za.

Programme Administrator(s)

Ms M J Gaffney

Centre: Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

Office: B220, Unisa Science Campus.

Contact: Tel: 011 471 2126, Email: gaffnmj@unisa.ac.za / gslpadm@unisa.ac.za.

This course is ideal for individuals looking to play an active role in community development and social change, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effect roots-driven change in various community settings.