Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management

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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)

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

To pass this course you will undertake a number of assessment tasks and complete a 20-week student placement. These assessments reflect the core learning areas of the program.

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.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.

Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management Estimated course fees for 2019*
You will need to pay this amount	$11,330	$6,860

Estimated course fees for 2019*

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

$6,860

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.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

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.

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

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