Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges

The diploma focuses on empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (and those who work with them) to act as advocates for, people and communities to reach their goals for cultural maintenance and equitable participation in modern Australian social, cultural and economic life.

You will engage with concepts and professional practices based on an understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and explore the theory and knowledge from the rich cultural traditions and modern social experiences of Indigenous peoples in Australia.

The course focuses on ensuring you have the confidence to demonstrate what you learn in a culturally informed and respectful manner.

Common Units(2 units) - 20cp

Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.

CUC107

CUC100

(new title from 2016)

CUC106

Common Units

Core Units(3 units) - 30cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below.

IND120

(previously ATI120)

(replaced by IAS101 2020)

IND130

(previously ATI130)

(replaced by IAS142 2020)

IND150

(previously ATI150)

(replaced by IAS131 2020)

Specialist Elective(3 units) - 30cp

Units totalling 30 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below.

ATI110 Indigenous Policymaking (no longer available from 2020) ATI140 Indigenous Land and Resources (replaced by IAS144 2020) ATI160 Cultural Site Management (no longer available from 2020) ATI200 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives (replaced by IAS245 2020) ATI210 Indigenous Governance and Leadership (replaced by IAS242 2020) ATI211 Indigenous Policy Principles and Practice (replaced by IAS241 2020) ATI230 Resourcing Community Action (no longer available from 2020) ATI231 Advocacy and Social Action (replaced by IAS246 2020) CIK210 Representing and Recording Country (replaced by IAS223 2020) CIK220 Arctic to Uluru: Comparative Studies in Indigenous Policy (no longer available) CIK230 Indigenous Engagement: Land and Water (replaced by IAS254 2020) CIK240 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment (replaced by IAS353 2020) IND200 Cultural Capabilities (replaced by IAS201 2020) IND230 Language Maintenance and Identity (previously ATI100) (replaced by IAS252 2020)

- 80cp

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.