Graduate Certificate in Child Protection Practice (11280)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course addresses the core knowledge and skills in assessment, intervention and case management used at key stages in the decision-making, planning and reviewing processes of child protection.
The course has direct relevance for employment in statutory protection settings, in community-based child and family welfare agencies and in out-of-home and leaving care sectors in which knowledge of child protection is required.
Structure
Note: This course is not available in 2020.
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2020; NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period; * = to be advised |
Take all units (24 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | SWSP5618 | Professional Supervision and Management: Child Protection | 30 hours | |
| N/A | SWSP5619 | Theory and Practice: Child Protection | 30 hours | |
| N/A | SWSP5620 | Advanced Child Protection Practice | Prerequisites: SWSP5619 Theory and Practice: Child Protection | 30 hours |
| N/A | SWSP5621 | Child and Family-centred Practice: Child Protection | Prerequisites: SWSP5619 Theory and Practice: Child Protection; and SWSP5620 Advanced Child Protection Practice | 30 hours |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
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