GraduatePsychology
Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Services
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Services is aimed at community and human-services professionals looking to advance their careers, or people moving into the sector for the first time. Coursework covers the theories and practice frameworks underpinning community-service work, building skills in complex casework, group work and social advocacy relevant to challenges such as poverty, family violence and mental-health service gaps. Graduates are prepared for a broad range of human-services settings across government and community organisations.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
Year 1: Semester 1Theoretical Models for Practice: Assessment and Intervention15 credit pointsGCSCS6001Historical and Contemporary Themes in Social and Community Services15 credit pointsGCSCS6006Ethics for Professional Practice15 credit pointsGCSCS6003Family Violence Risk Assessment and Management15 credit pointsGCSCS6005
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (non year 12)Completed a Bachelor’s Degree AQF Level 7 in any discipline. OR Completed a Diploma VET/TAFE or Associate Degree qualification in a related discipline AND a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in the related community and human service fields, such as disability studies, community development, youth work, child protection, family violence, homelessness, housing, humanitarian organisations.
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