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Undergraduate Certificate of Child Protection Case Management
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02411J
This course in child protection and case management will provide you with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of case management specific to child protection. The skills and knowledge are structured with psychological theories and practice that inform essential child development theories and evidence based practice. These are major contributors to working effectively and leading practice in the service delivery of case management in child protection.You'll study:principles of case managementhuman behaviourchild protectiontrauma informed practice This course in child protection and case management will provide you with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of case management specific to child protection. The skills and knowledge are structured with psychological theories and practice that inform essential child development theories and evidence based practice. These are major contributors to working effectively and leading practice in the service delivery of case management in child protection. You'll study principles of case management, human behaviour, child protection and trauma informed practice.
Designed for
Offshore ResidentsAustralian Year 12 completion or International equivalentIELTS 6.5 or International equivalent recognised by the InstituteAustralian Residents Applications with higher education studyApplicants with higher education are those who have completed some or all of a higher education course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. This includes study undertaken by applicants at non-university higher education providers or university, such as applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute.Applicants with higher education may be eligible for advanced standing and should mention any relevant qualifications in their application or during the interview with the academic course manager.You can apply to study with us through direct entry and must also have:achieved a score of at least 20 in English or demonstrate an equivalent literacy standardbooked and successfully completed an individual online selection interviewcompetent computer skills for accessing subject resources, completing online ttutorial tasks and submitted word processed assignments through StudentWebApplicants with vocational education and training studyApplicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those who have completed some or all of a VET course as their highest level of study since leaving secondary education. Applicants with a Diploma or higher qualifications may be eligible for advanced standing and should mention any relevant qualifications in their application or during the interview with the academic course manager.You can apply to study with us through direct entry and must also have:achieved a score of at least 20 in English or demonstrate an equivalent literacy standardbooked and successfully completed an individual online selection interviewcompetent computer skills for accessing subject resources, completing online tutorial tasks and submitting word processed assignments through StudentWebApplicants with work and life experienceApplicants with work and life experience are those that left secondary education more that 2 years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.Experience could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature age entry, professional experience or community services work experience.Applicants with relevant work and life experience may be eligible for advanced standing should mention any relevant experience in their application or during the interview the the academic course manager.You can apply to study with us through direct entry and must also have:achieved a score of at least 20 in English or demonstrate an equivalent literacy standardbooked and successfully completed an individual online selection interviewcompetent computer skills for accessing subject resources, completing online ttutorial tasks and submitted word processed assignments through StudentWeb
Structure
- You are required to complete all online activities and attend designated discussion forums and live tutorials. Students will require a computer with reliable internet access in order to participate in online forums 
- and to download and upload class materials. A webcam and microphone (such as on a laptop or smart phone) is essential to participate in online discussions forums and to record or present some assessment tasks.Lectures are recorded and can be watched in your own time. There will be live sessions once a week on Microsoft Teams (links to login will be provided).You should expect to spend 12 hours per week per subject including personal study. 
- Completions of all 4 unit subjects is required 
- to graduate.
Subjects
- introduction to the principles of case management
- principles and practices in child protection
- understanding human behaviour
- understanding and approaching trauma informed practice
Standard entry requirements
Australian ResidentsDirect Entry Offshore ResidentsPlease apply through:An authorised representative in your countryA Box Hill Institute booth of an education exhibitionDirect to Box Hill InstituteSee how to apply or contact the International office for more information.Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
Recognition
None If you have successfully completed a Diploma of Community Services (or equivalent qualification) you may qualify for 6 credit points (1 unit).Successful completion of the course will enable you to apply for four units (24 credit points) of advance standing into the Bachelor of Community Services.This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes.
Study pathways
This course may provide you with professional employment opportunities in specific fields of practice within community services where the application of knowledge and skills of child protection case management are required. On successful completion of this course you will be able to apply advocacy skills and child protection theories to practice in the case management sector of many community service organisations.
