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University of New England (UNE)

  • 5% international / 95% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice

  • Graduate Certificate

This course was previously known as Graduate Certificate in Disability. The Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice provides knowledge and skills in accordance with the professional standards and requirements of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
2 years part-time
Course Code
GradCertDisPrac
Study Mode
Online

About this course

This course was previously known as Graduate Certificate in Disability.

The Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice provides knowledge and skills in accordance with the professional standards and requirements of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It is designed for support practitioners and others employed by organisations that are delivering disability services, those seeking such employment, and students interested in the disability field from strength-based and client-focussed perspectives. Students will complete in-depth study on disability identification, management, and resourcing by investigating important issues that impact on clients, families and support personnel. Whilst all areas of study are embedded in research-derived frameworks and models, there is also a strong focus on gaining knowledge in the activities involved in daily practice. Graduates will be well prepared to participate effectively in NDIS service delivery as the anticipated demand for specialised client management continues to increase.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline*;
or

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a non-relevant discipline and at least one year of full-time equivalent experience in an area of service provision;
or

(c) hold an approved AQF Level 5 Diploma or AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma and at least two years full-time equivalent experience in the area of service provision;
or

(d) have at least five years of full-time equivalent work experience including at least three years in an area of service provision**.

Applicants admitted under Rule (b), (c) or (d) must submit a Statement of Service from their employer.

*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:

Business
Education
Health
Law
Management
Medicine
Psychology
Social Work
Other similar disciplines as determined by the course coordinator.

**Service provision can refer to any aspect of provision of services to people with or without disability and will be determined by the course coordinator.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate through their own study and practice knowledge of disability practice and management including: clinical knowledge and practice, encompassing the broad context of health, family, and community services, in order to be an effective clinical practitioner and clinician;
  2. utilise cognitive and communication skills, tools, and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of stakeholders;
  3. demonstrate a well-developed ability to use creativity and judgement in analysing problems and to work independently and collaboratively with others to generate solutions to problems;
  4. demonstrate advanced skills in utilising information drawn from a range of sources;
  5. demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate and formulate responses to social, cultural and ethical issues that emerge in disability management; and
  6. demonstrate preparedness to pursue knowledge and understanding to enhance professional practice.

Career pathways

Graduates will be qualified for specialist employment in organisations providing disability services.

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