Community Development NOS 2023 Functional Map

Published On: 16th September 2026

By: National Occupational Standards

The Community Development National Occupational Standards (NOS) 2023 Functional Map provides a structured table and easy to read pie chart. The table provides the key purpose of community development, its values and functional areas required for effective community development. Beside each key areas is the relevant NOS reference, title of NOS and database link.

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