Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
The Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management is designed for experienced practitioners in the health and community service sectors who provide specialist services to clients with complex and diverse needs. In the course, you will develop specialist knowledge and skills for working with men who use violence.
The course is delivered in conjunction with Melbourne-based group No to Violence, the peak body for organisations and individuals working with men to end family violence and is tailored for people who currently work or wish to work in men’s behaviour change programs. On successful completion, you will have developed the skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility when working in this specialised area.
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Duration
12 months part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time (day)
2021 Start Dates
VET Mar -
01 March 2021
VET Aug -
26 July 2021
2022 Start Dates
VET Mar -
28 February 2022
VET Aug -
01 August 2022
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management is designed for experienced case management practitioners in the community services sector. The qualification is intended to develop specialist knowledge and skills and strengthen your existing capabilities to facilitate independent and complex judgements when working with men who use violence. A practitioners role may also involve full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of work of self, others and functions; including advanced case management and assessment roles.
The delivery of this course incorporates men’s family violence experiential learning, reflective practice and evidence-based models and its focus is enhancing group facilitation practice for practitioners who facilitate Men’s Behaviour Change groups with men who are using family violence.
The blended delivery is structured to suit those already working in the community services sector. It is 12 months duration and delivered in conjunction with Melbourne-based No to Violence, the peak body for organisations and individuals working with men to end family violence.
Key areas in the course include:
- Facilitation, micro skills and group theory
- Collaborative model of intervention
- Theoretical frameworks that underpin Men’s Behavioural Change group work
- Promoting and managing diversity and inclusion
- Enhancing the safety of women and children who are affected by men’s use of family violence
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course structure
To be awarded this qualification, students will complete a total of 10 units, consisting of seven core and three electives.
Units of study
Core units
Facilitate goal directed planning (CHCCSM001)
Implement case management practice (CHCCSM002)
Work with carers and/or families in complex situations (CHCCSM003)
Undertake advanced client assessment (CHCCSM008)
Manage and promote diversity (CHCDIV003)
Lead own professional development (CHCPRP006)
Lead and influence ethical practice (BSBLDR806)
Elective units
Promote accountability and assist users of domestic and family violence to accept responsibility (CHCDFV010)
Establish change promoting relationship with users of domestic and family violence (CHCDFV009)
Plan and conduct group activities (CHCGRP002)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Career options include:
- Men’s behaviour change practitioner
- Family assessment worker
- Assessor (community services)
- Case worker (community services)
- Client assessment coordinator
- Case coordinator (community services)
- Community care manager
Aims and objectives
The course aims to provide students who complete with the skills and knowledge to perform competently as advanced health and/or community services practitioners.
Graduate skills
On completion of this qualification, students will have developed the skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case ManagementEstimated course fees for 2021* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $11,330 | $6,860 |
Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 745.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
- A minimum three-year tertiary qualification or equivalent in an associated field (equivalency may include significant work experience* in a community sector organisation in a role involving assessment and case management services).
- Applicants will be required to attend an interview.
- *Work experience: applicants are required to submit a resume/CV clearly detailing roles and duties, and duration of posts held, as well as copies of qualifications and academic transcripts.
- Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies.
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au