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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Graduate Diploma of Safe Communities (Child Protection)

  • Graduate Diploma

This course provides you with specialist knowledge and skills to assess, manage, respond to and support the reduction of child abuse.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
2 years part-time
Course Code
TSCCP1
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

This course provides you with specialist knowledge and skills to assess, manage, respond to and support the reduction of child abuse. It is designed for people working (or seeking to work) in statutory child protection, including social workers, psychologists, police, teachers, youth workers, allied health workers and community workers. It aims to enhance the capacity of those with responsibility for supporting vulnerable children and family within their communities. With an emphasis on prevention, innovation and collaboration you will be part of a learning community, drawing from research, knowledge and the expertise that exists within community led approaches to keeping children culturally, psychologically and physically safe.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant field; or successful completion of a Graduate Certificate of Safe Communities (Child Protection) or CHC81215 Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection. To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below. * All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified. * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications. Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au. You must clear a National Police Check and/or a working with children clearance.

Study locations

Casuarina

Online