Graduate Certificate in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Southern Cross University
About
Since the launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in 2013, there has been a growing demand for people specialising in disability services.
Here is your chance to make a difference in people’s lives every day.With its blend of empathy, expertise and individual care, our Graduate Certificate in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities reflects the core values of the NDIS.As we nurture your passion to help the people in society who are most in need, your study can also serve as a pathway to a new and positive direction in your own professional life.This course suits health industry professionals looking to expand their knowledge and proficiency in the delivery of services to people challenged by disability.It is also a pathway to further study in this interesting and expanding field with the Graduate Diploma of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Structure
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PBH82101 - Creating Person Centred Organisational Change | Intermediate | |
| PBH82102 - Supported Decision Making for Choice and Control | Intermediate | |
| PBH82103 - Positive Behaviour Support | Intermediate | |
| PBH83104 - Supporting People with Disabilities Going to Work | Advanced |
Entry requirements
All applicants must:
- have successfully completed a three year Bachelor degree from any Australian university, or equivalent, in a health, psychology or social science related discipline; OR
- provide evidence of minimum five years' full-time and current work experience in intellectual and developmental disability and related fields as acceptable to the Course Co-ordinator.
Applicants need to provide curriculum vitae and an employer’s reference and will be required to demonstrate the ability to undertake graduate study via an interview with the Course Co-ordinator.
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising all core units.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Exercise critical and analytical thinking and judgement in researching and addressing the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disability and relevant theories, models and frames of reference. |
| Creativity | Apply knowledge and skills creatively in addressing social, institutional and relationship barriers to the full inclusion and participation of people with intellectual and developmental disability. |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate well developed judgement and use of ethical framework(s) in scholarly and professional contexts in order to protect and defend the dignity, respect and regard of people with intellectual and developmental disability. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an advanced understanding of theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice in order to provide person centred leadership. |
| Lifelong learning | Critically reflect on, assess and regulate one’s own learning and research capabilities and performance in order to ensure accountability in all decision making processes. |
| Communication and social skills | Effectively communicate understanding of theoretical concepts complex knowledge and ideas in order to inform and enhance supports and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disability. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultural and Indigenous Australian contemporary realities and values impacting on the experiences of people with intellectual and developmental disability. |
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