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Organise Community Group Activities Training

SAQA US 119356 | NQF 2 | Credits 12 | Duration 9 Days
From $1,798 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the skills to effectively organise and manage community group activities. It covers planning, coordination, and evaluation of group events while fostering community participation and leadership. Participants will gain practical tools to facilitate inclusive and impactful community initiatives.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply principles of group dynamics to plan community activities that meet identified needs.
  • Design a detailed activity plan including timelines, resources, and risk management.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and facilitation techniques to engage diverse community members.
  • Implement coordination strategies to manage logistics and stakeholder involvement.
  • Evaluate the outcomes of community group activities against set objectives and propose improvements.

Target Audience

Community leaders, volunteers, social workers, and anyone involved in organising group activities within community-based organisations, NGOs, or local government structures.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Community Group Activities

Objectives:
• Understand the purpose and scope of organising community group activities.
• Identify key principles of community development and participation.
• Recognise the roles and responsibilities of an organiser.
• Describe the legal and ethical framework relevant to community activities.

Topics:
• Overview of Unit Standard 119356.
• What is a community group activity?
• Principles of community development.
• Stakeholder identification and engagement.
• Ethical considerations and confidentiality.
• Legal requirements: health and safety, insurance, permits.

Day 2: Needs Assessment and Planning

Objectives:
• Conduct a community needs assessment.
• Identify group interests, resources, and constraints.
• Develop a structured activity plan.
• Set SMART objectives for activities.

Topics:
• Methods for needs assessment: surveys, interviews, focus groups.
• Analysing community assets and gaps.
• Activity planning frameworks.
• Defining SMART objectives.
• Risk assessment and contingency planning.

Day 3: Resource Management and Budgeting

Objectives:
• Identify required resources for activities.
• Create a realistic budget.
• Explore fundraising and resource mobilisation strategies.
• Manage resources efficiently.

Topics:
• Types of resources: human, financial, material.
• Budgeting techniques and templates.
• Fundraising ideas: grants, sponsorships, events.
• In-kind contributions and partnerships.
• Resource tracking and accountability.

Day 4: Communication and Marketing

Objectives:
• Develop a communication plan for the activity.
• Use appropriate channels to promote community activities.
• Create effective promotional materials.
• Manage internal and external communication.

Topics:
• Communication planning process.
• Marketing basics: target audience, message, medium.
• Social media and digital tools.
• Designing flyers, posters, and announcements.
• Handling inquiries and feedback.

Day 5: Team Building and Volunteer Management

Objectives:
• Recruit and select volunteers effectively.
• Build cohesive teams.
• Assign roles and responsibilities.
• Motivate and retain volunteers.

Topics:
• Volunteer recruitment strategies.
• Team building activities and exercises.
• Role clarification and delegation.
• Volunteer training and orientation.
• Recognition and retention techniques.

Day 6: Logistics and Event Management

Objectives:
• Plan logistics for community activities.
• Coordinate venues, equipment, and catering.
• Manage schedules and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Topics:
• Venue selection and setup.
• Equipment and supply procurement.
• Timeline and schedule development.
• Catering and hospitality.
• Health and safety compliance.
• Emergency procedures.

Day 7: Facilitation and Conflict Resolution

Objectives:
• Facilitate group discussions and activities.
• Handle conflicts constructively.
• Promote inclusive participation.
• Adapt facilitation style to group dynamics.

Topics:
• Facilitation techniques and tools.
• Active listening and questioning skills.
• Conflict resolution models.
• Managing difficult participants.
• Encouraging diverse voices.
• Decision-making processes.

Day 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Objectives:
• Monitor activity progress against objectives.
• Collect feedback and data.
• Evaluate outcomes and impact.
• Prepare and present reports.

Topics:
• Monitoring tools: checklists, observation.
• Data collection methods: surveys, interviews.
• Evaluation frameworks: logic models, outcome mapping.
• Report writing structure.
• Presenting findings to stakeholders.

Day 9: Review, Reflection, and Action Planning

Objectives:
• Reflect on learning and experiences.
• Identify areas for improvement.
• Develop a personal action plan.
• Celebrate achievements and plan next steps.

Topics:
• Review of course content and key takeaways.
• Group reflection and feedback.
• Creating a personal action plan.
• Networking and community of practice.
• Certification requirements.
• Closing and celebration.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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