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ACC00063 - Short Course in Domestic and Family violence support Aboriginal and Islander communities
Course Details
Course Summary
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain community relationships, work within cultural protocols and support people who have been affected by domestic and family violence. It requires sensitivity and understanding of diverse cultural protocols and practices, including appropriate interpersonal and networking skills. This unit applies to community services workers providing services in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements, however this is a specialised short course, and is best suited for students who are health and community services workers with experience working with people who have experienced domestic and family violence. It is recommended that students without prior experience in this area should undertake the foundation short course "ACC00083 - Short Course in Recognising and responding to domestic and family violence" before commencing this specialised short course. All students should provide services according to established organisation procedures.
Course Details
| Course Type | Short Course (Accredited) |
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| Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
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| How to Apply | Please Enquire |
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
On completion of this course, students will receive a Short Course Statement of Attainment for unit CHCDFV004 - Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This unit assists students to develop knowledge and skills for application in a range of human services where workers may encounter victims of domestic and family violence.
Course Structures
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.
Standard Course Structure
1 day workshop
- Mixed Mode
| Required Unit | ||||
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| CHCDFV004 | Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| CHCDFV004 | Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities |
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.
Domestic 2019 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
Domestic 2020 Availabilities
Standard Course Structure
Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
May: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
The availabilities shown above are for the current and future years. To view any historic availabilities please press "Show Historic Availabilities" below:
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More Details
More Details
Students will be offered pre-reading materials prior to attending the face to face workshop. Following the workshop there will be assessment items to complete from home.
For information regarding the availability of workshops please contact the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, Education and Development Team on 07 4940 3320.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements, however this is a specialised short course, and is best suited for students who are health and community services workers with experience working with people who have experienced domestic and family violence. It is recommended that students without prior experience in this area should undertake the foundation short course ACC00083 before commencing this specialised short course. All students should provide services according to established organisation procedures.