Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Family Violence Practice - CV74
Gain crucial skills in men's behaviour change and domestic violence, and join a sector in critical need of practitioners to reduce domestic and family violence across Australia. If you're working in probation and parole, social work, counselling, psychology, criminology or community services, apply now to upskill and take advantage of government funding available for domestic and family violence. This course is offered entirely online and allows you to self-pace your studies - no term dates or submission deadlines, allowing you to manage your studies with your career and lifestyle.
This course offers Commonwealth Supported Places, which means that you may be eligible for a fee-saving.
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This course will provide you with the opportunity to deepen your skills and understanding of key practice areas in relation to domestic and family violence which are reflected in course electives covering child safety, men's behaviour change and working with victims and survivors. The knowledge and skills you will gain by completing this course are transferable across a wide range of professions and occupations where workers encounter domestic and family violence issues.
Over four units, you’ll explore the frameworks and theories that support good practice and strategies to work with men who have used violence within their families.
Developed with the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, our courses are directly connecting to ongoing research in the field, meaning you’ll have access to the latest information and techniques. You will benefit from a highly contextual course that will prepare you with up-to-date knowledge and skills to work in both government and private sector roles. Plus, benefit from the ultimate flexibility to study entirely online via our Be Different platform where you set your own pace to fit study around your life.
| Core Units | 4 | Major Units | None |
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| Electives | None | Minor Units | None |
Wondering how a self-paced postgraduate course in domestic and family violence practice works and what to expect? Explore more details below.
Course structure
You will be required to complete three compulsory units plus one elective unit. Units are generally broken down into 10-12, bite-sized modules for you to complete. Each unit is six credit points and designed to require a time commitment of a total of 144 hours.
After enrolling, you will complete the following compulsory unit:
- DFVP20001 Domestic and Family Violence Practice: Key Concepts and Perspectives (prerequisite)
Upon completion of DFVP20001, you will have access to two further compulsory units and can study these in any order.
- DFVP20002 Domestic and Family Violence Responses and Interventions (Prerequisite: DFVP20001)
- DFVP29004 Advanced Studies in Domestic and Family Violence Practice (Prerequisite: DFVP20001)
You must complete one from the following selection of units:
- DFVP20004 Child Safety and Domestic and Family Violence (Prerequisite: DFVP20001)
- DFVP20006 Working with Victim/Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence (Prerequisite: DFVP20001)
- DFVP20005 Men's Behaviour Change Interventions and Practice (Prerequisite: DFVP20001)
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
Assessments
Your assessments range from portfolio activities, online quizzes and case studies. The difference is there are no deadlines or due dates.Credit transfer information
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.Domestic and Family Violence prevention
Our suite of postgraduate course options are specifically designed to address the critical need for trained practitioners to reduce the instance of this important community issue. This course is ideal for self-motivated and independent learners and provides a unique self-paced learning environment that delivers the ultimate in convenience and flexibility.Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research
Developed with the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, our courses are directly connected to ongoing research in the field, meaning you'll have access to the latest information and techniques.
Be Different
Ideal for the busy, self-motivated learner, this course is hosted entirely online and structured so that you can choose when you study. It is designed for you to access course content on any device with internet access, and unit content is divided into modules which are then broken down into smaller bite-sized learning activities so you’re able to fit study around your commitments and lifestyle.
Complete modules on the bus, during your lunch hour, or in the doctor’s waiting room.
With no need to buy textbooks or additional content, and everything you need available on the Be Different platform, you can be completing your correctional nursing course anywhere.
Online Availability
| Hyperflexible Annual Term - 2023 | Available Online |
To be eligible for entry into this course, students must hold one the following:
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A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, or higher AQF equivalent qualification; or
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A completed AQF Diploma qualification with at least 5 years relevant* employment experience; or
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Alternative admission criteria^.
* 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.
^Applicants who do not meet the above requirements however hold significant relevant work experience and/or qualifications will be referred to the Head of Course to confirm eligibility.
Employment experience must be outlined on a company letterhead, be signed and dated by a delegated authority from within the organisation.
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
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A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
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An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
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Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
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An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
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Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
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An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
None.
Health Requirements
None.
Assumed Knowledge
English
By completing the Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Family Violence Practice it will prepare you to pursue employment in criminal justice, child safety organisations, health services, non-government organisations including domestic violence services.
| 2023 Indicative Fees | |
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| Fee Type | Fees |
| Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee | $7,568.00 |
| Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee | $7,794.00 |
Indicative first-year fee
The fees listed are indicative only and based on enrolling in a full-time study load for one academic year for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Your fees may vary depending on the units you select and the number you study per term. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth supported places
With Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this course, you may be eligible for significant fee savings. If you are not eligible for a CSP or if CSPs are full, you will be required to pay full fees. Find out more about CSP eligibility criteria.
Government assistance and HELP loans
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees if you meet eligibility requirements. If offered a CSP, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees. Learn more about paying for university.
Other study costs
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