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10972NAT - Diploma of Justice Studies

Course Details

Course Summary

The Diploma of Justice Studies is the ideal course to provide you with the skills and knowledge to launch your career in a range of justice and/or law enforcement fields. The course will provide you with a thorough understanding in justice-related areas including reading and interpreting legislation, social justice, crime and punishment, ethics in the public sector, interviewing, evidence law and investigation.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

It is beneficial for those seeking entry into the Diploma satisfy at least one of the entry requirements provided below:

• successful completion of a Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies; or

• successful completion of a Certificate IV qualification; or

• completion of Year 12 or equivalent with a sound achievement in English; or

• relevant work or life experience in the business or justice fields

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $8,750.00 (2024)
$9,044.00 (2025)
Subsidised Full Fee $6,160.00 (2024)
$6,356.00 (2025)
Subsidised Concession Fee $5,376.00 (2024)
$5,558.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $625.00 (2024)
$646.00 (2025)
Subsidised full fee per unit $440.00 (2024)
$454.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $313.00 (2024)
$485.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Justice and Law Enforcement
AQF Level Level 5: Diploma

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Career outcomes include;

• Youth justice roles

• Police Officer (State or Federal)

• Corrections Officer

• Paralegal /Legal administration

• Court Services Officer

• Protective services officer

• Australian Border force officer

• Private investigator

• Local/State Government Investigator

• Government administrator

Delivery Agreement

10284NAT Diploma of Crime & Justice is currently delivered to Kawana Waters State College (KWSC) under a Training Service Agreement. KWSC has indicated they wish to enter into a similar agreement for 10792NAT Diploma of Justice Studies.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 8 core units
  2. Complete 6 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Online

Learners have a finish date for individual units but may complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. As most students will undertake this distance program on a part-time basis, the duration for the full qualification will vary. The course can typically be completed in 18-24 months, based on approximately 1,800 hours of learning

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Online
Core

To be issued with this qualification participants must successfully complete 8 core and 6 elective units.
BSBLEG421 Apply understanding of the Australian legal system More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
PSPETH003 Promote the values and ethos of public service More Information Training.gov Details
NAT10971003 Analyse social justice issues More Information Training.gov Details
NAT10972001 Analyse and apply Criminal Law More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLEG524 Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation More Information Training.gov Details
PSPREG012 Gather information through interviews More Information Training.gov Details
NAT10972002 Analyse crime and victimology issues More Information Training.gov Details
Elective Units

To be issued with this qualification participants must successfully complete 8 core and 6 elective units.


NAT10971002 Prepare documentation for court proceedings More Information Training.gov Details
NAT10971001 Provide information and referral advice on justice related issues More Information Training.gov Details
PSPREG010 Prepare a brief of evidence More Information Training.gov Details
PSPINV002 Conduct an investigation More Information Training.gov Details
PSPINV001 Plan and initiate an investigation More Information Training.gov Details
PSPINV003 Finalise an investigation More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 BSBLEG421 - Apply understanding of the Australian legal system
2 BSBXCM401 - Apply communication strategies in the workplace
3 PSPETH003 - Promote the values and ethos of public service
4 NAT10971002 - Prepare documentation for court proceedings
5 NAT10971001 - Provide information and referral advice on justice related issues
6 NAT10971003 - Analyse social justice issues
7 NAT10972001 - Analyse and apply Criminal Law
8 BSBLEG524 - Apply principles of evidence law in matters under litigation
9 PSPREG010 - Prepare a brief of evidence
10 PSPREG012 - Gather information through interviews
11 PSPINV002 - Conduct an investigation
11 PSPINV001 - Plan and initiate an investigation
11 PSPINV003 - Finalise an investigation
12 NAT10972002 - Analyse crime and victimology issues


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Project
Practical Task
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2022 Availabilities

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July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online

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