Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management
The Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management is designed for experienced practitioners in the health and/or community services sector. Students develop specialist knowledge and skills in their area of practice. 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. On successful completion, students will have developed the skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility.
Duration
12 months part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Part-time (day)
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 in your specialised area of practice. Practitioners operating at this level are making high level, independent, complex judgements in highly specialist contexts. Their 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 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.
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
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:
- assessor (community services)
- case worker (community services)
- client assessment coordinator
- community care manager
- assessor (disability)
- case coordinator (community services)
- case coordinator (disability)
- family assessment worker
- men’s behaviour change practitioner
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
Fees for 2018
This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case ManagementEstimated course fees for 2018* |
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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 | |
| You will need to pay this amount | $11,172 | $6,762 |
Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Alternative study methods
| 2018 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students) |
|---|---|---|
| Concession | $1,352 | $1,352 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 735.
Please note: 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 2018 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Concession
Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:
- Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
- Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
Fees for 2019
This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case ManagementEstimated course fees for 2019* |
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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 | |
| You will need to pay this amount | $11,330 | |
Indicative nominal course hours: 745.
Please note: 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 2019 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
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).
* Work experience: applicants are required to submit a resume/CV clearly detailing roles, as well as duties and duration of posts held, as well as copies of qualifications and academic transcripts.
Applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Applicants are recommended to attend a course information session held in conjunction with 'No to Violence'.
* Work experience: applicants are required to submit a resume/CV clearly detailing roles, as well as duties and duration of posts held, as well as copies of qualifications and academic transcripts.
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