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Postgraduate Certificate in Human Services (Child Protection)
This course provides students with specialist courses that focus on the skills and expertise required to work in a range of child protection and child welfare contexts, including: working with children and young people; child welfare context and policy; and families with high and complex needs and an elective unit.
Summary
This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.
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Course Duration |
1 year part-time. | |
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No deferment available. | |
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Important Note on Fees |
All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually. | |
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40 |
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Eligibility |
An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules. Apply directly to Australian Catholic University. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
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How to Apply |
Apply via Direct Application below. | |
Direct Applications |
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Description
The aim of the postgraduate certificates is to develop graduates whose practice is informed by a critical understanding of social science disciplines and is oriented towards professional values and ethical practice.
There are special entry provisions for applicants for the Postgraduate Certificate in Human Services. Applicants who have an Advanced Diploma in Welfare (3 years) or other appropriate qualification plus a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience may be considered.
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- extend their understanding of the essential role of values in the practice of human service;
- analyse critically and use knowledge in the development and delivery of quality human services;
- demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical dimensions of their practice;
- reflect upon themselves and their practice within the context of changing human services.
Pathways to Further Study
Graduates may apply for admission to the Master of Human Services or Master of Human Services (Child Protection).Contacts for Future Students
Domestic Students 
- Enquiries
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: futurestudents@acu.edu.au
