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University of New England (UNE)

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Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice

  • Graduate Diploma

This course was previously known as Graduate Diploma in Disability. The Graduate Diploma 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 Diploma
Duration
4 years part-time
Course Code
GradDipDisPrac
Study Mode
Online

About this course

This course was previously known as Graduate Diploma in Disability.

The Graduate Diploma 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 workers 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-focused perspectives. Students will complete in-depth study on disability identification, management, and resourcing by investigating important issues that impact 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.

Students also have the opportunity to pursue further study in order to focus on one aspect of service-delivery and management of people with disabilities or to cover a mix of all aspects.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice from UNE;
or

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

(c) 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**.

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

*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:

Business

Management

Law

Social Work

Education

Psychology

Medicine

Health

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, advanced knowledge of disability 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 advanced cognitive and communication skills, tools, and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of stakeholders;
  3. exhibit an established ability to use creativity and judgement in analysing problems and to work independently and collaboratively with others to generate solutions to problems;
  4. apply advanced skills and judgement in utilising information drawn from a range of sources;
  5. demonstrate and apply an advanced ability to critically evaluate and formulate responses to social, cultural and ethical issues that emerge in disability practice; and
  6. practise preparedness to pursue a specialised knowledge and understanding to enhance professional skills.

Career pathways

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

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