Graduate Certificate of Career Development
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2023 |
Course code | 106011 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (Coursework) (AQF Level 8) |
Professional accreditation status | The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has endorsed Graduate Certificate in Career Development delivered by 番茄社区 as meeting the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners for a period of 3 years from May 2023 to May 2026. |
Owner | Academy |
College | Arts, Society and Education |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree or Other qualifications recognised by the appropriate Academic Group Head, Education, 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 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Career Development, graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Graduate Certificate of Career Development |
Reasonable adjustments | All 番茄社区 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5581:03 Theories and Assessment in Career Development
ED5582:03 Professional Practice of Career Development
ED5583:03 Labour Market Information and the Future of Work
ED5584:03 Career Development Theories and Counselling Approaches in Practice
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 Online | Offered in an 7-week calendar |
番茄社区 Singapore | Exit only |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 8 months of continuous study (20 hours per week) |
Maximum time to complete | 2 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 6 months |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Course includes mandatory Fieldwork | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 4 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the certificate. |
Other restrictions | Credit will be granted only in fields relevant to the discipline area and at an equivalent level. |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT |
Approved abbreviation | GCertCareerDev |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Master of Guidance of Counselling, and credit will be granted for up to 6 credit points. |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |