Postgraduate Coursework
Graduate Diploma of Safe Communities (Child Protection)
2021
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.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
Students complete eight core units designed to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of those who work with vulnerable children.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core (8 units) |
80cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below:
SWK551 Engaging Vulnerable Families |
| Course Total | 80cp |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Diploma AQF Level 8 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| SWK551 Engaging Vulnerable Families | CO | SWK552 Investigative Interviewing | CO |
| SWK558 Cultural Security in Child Protection Practice (available from 2021) | CO | SWK556 Trauma Informed Practice | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| SWK555 Responding to Child Sexual Abuse | CO | SWK553 Collaborative Child Protection Practice | CO |
| SWK557 Complex Case Management | CO | SWK554 Child Safe Community Project | CO |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| SWK552 Investigative Interviewing | CO | ||
| SWK556 Trauma Informed Practice | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| SWK551 Engaging Vulnerable Families | CO | SWK553 Collaborative Child Protection Practice | CO |
| SWK558 Cultural Security in Child Protection Practice (available from 2021) | CO | SWK554 Child Safe Community Project | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| SWK555 Responding to Child Sexual Abuse | CO | ||
| SWK557 Complex Case Management | CO | ||
Course fees
Both Commonwealth supported places (CSP) and fee paying places are available for this course. If you would like to apply for a CSP use the SATAC code 1GD036. If you would like to apply for a fee paying place you will need to use the SATAC code 1CM536.
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.