Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk
The Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk is designed to help community service workers provide an initial response to the family violence risk they encounter.
If family violence is not core to your community services role but you still encounter people who experience and/or use family violence – this course is ideal for you.
You’ll learn to identify and respond to the risk of family violence. You’ll learn key skills required for screening, risk assessment, risk management, information sharing and referral.
The comprehensive framework of the course is based on a set of minimum standards and is called the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM).
Successful completion of this course, will prepare you to identify and provide the initial response to family violence and it provides a pathway to further training in the Community Services, Health and Early Childhood Education training packages.
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Duration
9 sessions
Intakes
Hawthorn (October)
Wantirna (May, August) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time (day & evening)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The course provides the foundational understanding of family violence, needed for further levels of specialisation. It is based on understanding the comprehensive framework that sets minimum standards, and roles and responsibilities, for screening, risk assessment, risk management, information sharing and referral throughout MARAM.
Course content is currently delivered electronically with a combination of facilitated online tutorials, workshops and activities, and self-paced learning. You will need access to a computer with a working camera, a reliable internet connection, and sufficient data allowance and connection speed. Students are also required to attend the on-campus simulation assessment. This will be conducted in a COVID-safe environment.
Course structure
Units of study
Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk (VU22733)
Careers and graduate outcomes
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Career opportunities
Aims and objectives

Graduate skills
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Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence RiskEstimated course fees for 2023* |
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For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | Is this a Free TAFE course? | |
You will need to pay this amount | $630 | N/A | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 50.
Entry requirements
- Applicants will need to be currently employed in a universal service organisation, or working towards a qualification in these areas, such as schools, early childhood, justice, community and health services, sport and recreation organisations, and faith-based institutions.
- Applicants who work in other roles where they may be required to respond to family violence will also be considered.
- Please provide a letter with your application confirming your organisation and job role, or confirmation of the course you are enrolled in.
- Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies.
- Students will need access to a computer with a working camera, a reliable internet connection, and adequate speed and sufficient data allowance.
How to apply
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Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059