Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
Central Queensland University
About
The Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Family Violence Practice enables you to develop specialised industry-related knowledge and skills to respond to domestic and family violence.
Key practice areas in relation to domestic and family violence are reflected in course electives of child safety, men’s behaviour change and working with victims/survivors.
The knowledge and skills you will gain through completing this course are transferable across a wide range of professions and occupations where workers encounter domestic and family violence.
Structure
Course Structure
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Core Structure
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
To be eligible to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Family Violence Practice students must complete
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| --> DFVP20004 | Child Safety and Domestic and Family Violence | --> |
| --> DFVP20006 | Working with Victims/Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence | --> |
| --> DFVP20005 | Men's Behaviour Change Interventions and Practice | --> |
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> DFVP20001 | Domestic and Family Violence Theories and Perspectives | --> |
| --> DFVP20002 | Domestic and Family Violence Responses and Interventions | --> |
| --> DFVP20003 | Advanced Studies in Domestic and Family Violence Practice | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must demonstrate one of the following:
1. A completed Australian Bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution OR
2. A completed diploma PLUS 3 years relevant work experience OR
3. Vocational qualifications relating to the domestic and family violence sector PLUS 5 years of relevant work experience OR
4. A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience (paid or voluntary) relating directly to the domestic and family violence sector, subject to approval from the Head of Course.
Note: Relevant work experience must include employment in the domestic and family violence field, or a related field (such as child safety, health, correctional services), where associated written tasks, such as report writing, are demonstrated. Work experience must be outlined on a company letterhead, be signed and dated by a delegated authority from within the organisation.Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Assumed Knowledge
English
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Demonstrate specialised knowledge of theory, policy, and trends in the domestic and family violence field.
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- Evaluate the role and organisational structure of agencies and statutory departments in the domestic and family violence field.
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- Analyse Australian and international domestic and family violence research and interpret implications for practice.
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- Critique the impact of discrimination and structural inequalities in society, particularly as they affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples.
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- Apply specialised knowledge to address issues involved in working in domestic and family violence practice contexts with diverse individuals and their families.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area | --> | --> | --> | --> | |
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review,analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems | --> | --> | --> | --> | |
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas | --> | --> | |||
| 4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice | --> | ||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts | --> | ||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | ||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts | --> | ||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts | --> | ||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters | --> |
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