Graduate Diploma of Safe Communities (Child Protection)
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
This course provides you with specialist knowledge and skills to assess, manage, respond to and support the reduction of child abuse. It is designed for people working (or seeking to work) in statutory child protection, including social workers, psychologists, police, teachers, youth workers, allied health workers and community workers. It aims to enhance the capacity of those with responsibility for supporting vulnerable children and family within their communities. With an emphasis on prevention, innovation and collaboration you will be part of a learning community, drawing from research, knowledge and the expertise that exists within community led approaches to keeping children culturally, psychologically and physically safe.
Structure
Students complete eight core units designed to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of those who work with vulnerable children.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore(8 units)80cpCompulsory Core units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below:SWK551 Engaging Vulnerable FamiliesSWK552 Investigative InterviewingSWK553 Collaborative Child Protection PracticeSWK554 Child Safe Community ProjectSWK555 Responding to Child Sexual Abuse (available from 2022)SWK556 Trauma Informed PracticeSWK557 Complex Case Management (available from 2022)SWK558 Cultural Security in Child Protection Practice Course Total80cp Students who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Diploma AQF Level 8 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Health and Medicine, Society and Welfare Studies
Standard entry requirements
- Successful completion of a bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant field
- Or successful completion of a Graduate Certificate of Safe Communities (Child Protection) or CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | No |
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| CDU Online | No |
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