Graduate Certificate in Childhood Trauma 6 months Postgraduate Programme By Adelaide University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Gain the skills to help young people who have experienced trauma rebuild a sense of safety in our 100% online Graduate Certificate in Childhood Trauma.  
The first of its kind in Australia, this completely online qualification has been developed by experienced practitioners in child development and trauma. It’s been designed to align with national strategies for improving the prevention of child abuse and trauma and is informed by contemporary research undertaken by our world-leading Australian Centre for Child Protection. 
Best suited to professionals that are currently working in the education, social work or healthcare fields – the graduate diploma is for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of trauma and evidence-based supports available to support young people. Extend your knowledge of child abuse and neglect and the evidence-based supports that are available to support young people. Increase your knowledge and skills in recognising and responding to child abuse and neglect, harmful sexual behaviours and the impact of trauma on child and adolescent development. 
Gain the skills and confidence to work with young people and their families across a range of therapeutic, direct care and advocacy settings. 

Programme overview

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Gain the skills to help young people who have experienced trauma rebuild a sense of safety in our 100% online Graduate Certificate in Childhood Trauma.  
The first of its kind in Australia, this completely online qualification has been developed by experienced practitioners in child development and trauma. It’s been designed to align with national strategies for improving the prevention of child abuse and trauma and is informed by contemporary research undertaken by our world-leading Australian Centre for Child Protection. 
Best suited to professionals that are currently working in the education, social work or healthcare fields – the graduate diploma is for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of trauma and evidence-based supports available to support young people. Extend your knowledge of child abuse and neglect and the evidence-based supports that are available to support young people. Increase your knowledge and skills in recognising and responding to child abuse and neglect, harmful sexual behaviours and the impact of trauma on child and adolescent development. 
Gain the skills and confidence to work with young people and their families across a range of therapeutic, direct care and advocacy settings. 

Admission Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.


Vocational Education and Training (VET)
  • Completion of an Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) or Diploma (AQF level 5), from a registered training organisation (RTO), in education, youth work, welfare, social work, psychology, social science or a related discipline AND have recent significant experience (minimum two years' full-time equivalent) working in a community sector organisation or relevant equivalent, in a role involving the self-directed application of knowledge, the exercise of judgment, and decision-making responsibilities, working with children, young people and/or families.


Higher education study
  • Completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification from a recognised higher education institution in education, youth work, welfare, social work, psychology, social science or a related discipline; OR
  • Completion of one of the following UniSA Professional Certificates: Professional Certificate in Understanding Childhood Trauma, Professional Certificate in Assessing Childhood Trauma, or Professional Certificate in Responding to Childhood Trauma AND at least 2 years equivalent full-time work experience in a community sector organisation or relevant equivalent, in a role involving the self-directed application of knowledge, the exercise of judgement, and decision-making responsibilities, working with children, young people and/or families.


Work and life experience
  • At least 3 years of work experience in a community sector organisation or relevant equivalent, in a role involving the self-directed application of knowledge, the exercise of judgment, and decision-making responsibilities, working with children, young people and/or families.
  • Applicants who do not hold a completed undergraduate or postgraduate degree or relevant completed UniSA Professional Certificate are asked to also provide a brief curriculum vitae.

0.5 Years
Jan
Jun

Domestic
13,150
International
17,000

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