International students must meet one of the following requirements:
Additional requirements:
Minimum English Language Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 (completed in the past two years); or
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 58 (completed in the past two years).
If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit aasw.asn.au.
*Not available as a stand-alone course for International students. The Admissions Criteria is relevant for students seeking entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) upon completion of this course.
The Graduate Certificate of Human Services will provide students with specific knowledge in sociology, social policy making, Indigenous issues, and professional communications.
Students will learn about contemporary Australian issues and nuances and how this relates to human services work, especially social work in the Australian community. Students will be guided on how to develop verbal and written communication, critical thinking and reasoning with an Australian context.
This course also has a unit focused on the diversity of social, cultural and political situation in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live. At the end of this course graduates will be able to apply knowledge and skills across a wide range of human services issues, enough to transition into and practice within the Human Services or Social Work industry. Note that this course is not available as a stand-alone qualification for international students. Full time enrolment in this course will involve a total of 36 hours of face to face workshops per unit.
This course has been accredited by ACAP under its self-accrediting authority.
The Graduate Certificate of Human Services course is comprised of 4 units, which are level 500 units. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.
The course duration is 26 weeks full time or up to 2 years part time. For more information on the recommended course sequence, click here.
The Graduate Certificate of Human Services will provide students with the knowledge and skills to seamlessly transition into a higher qualification in Social Work, such as the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).
Note that this course is not available as a stand-alone course for international students.
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Once you graduate from the Graduate Certificate of Human Services, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider.
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