160 credit points
Minimum duration: 2 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

Diploma in Social Science (Residential Care)

(Exit qualification only)

80 credit points
Minimum duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

Admission

Apply directly to ACU National.

Prerequisites

1. Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent; or appropriate VET Certificate III or IV; and
2. access to a workplace relevant to field of study.

Deferment

• Deferment is available for 12 months. Find out more about deferment

Course Description

The Associate Degree in Social Science (Residential Care) course is designed for people working as residential carers in boarding schools, hostels and university colleges. The course provides a core for on-going professional development, helping students to understand the nature and lifestyle of adolescents and young adults, together with responsibilities and duty of care to young people in their charge.

Professional Recognition

This course is endorsed by the Boarding Staff Association of Australia, as well as being supported by numerous individual institutions.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities as residential carers exist in boarding schools, hostels and university colleges. Graduates of these courses, who have experience as facilitators/carers, are favourably considered for supervisory/mid-management positions within the industry.