Graduate Certificate of Disaster Management [Available only at the beginning of year]
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 109611 |
Version | 3 |
Course Type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree or Other qualifications or experience recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Division of Tropical Environments and Societies as equivalent to the above. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional entry | Interview (by invitation) for applicants without a Bachelor degree. Available only to approved government employees in 2014/2015 |
Post admission | For flexible delivery options, computer and internet access is required. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Must hold current Senior First Aid certificate at the time of graduation |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Disaster Management, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
EV5607:03 Disasters: Policy to Practice
EV5612:03 Disaster Planning and Preparedness
EV5613:03 Disaster Response and Recovery
EV5614:03 Leadership in Disaster Management
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Part-time only |
Townsville | Part-time only |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year part time |
Maximum time to complete | 4 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Accreditation | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for subjects completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 8 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT |
Approved abbreviation | GCertDisasterMgt |
This is a joint degree | No |
Inclusion of majors on | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special Awards | Not applicable |