SCU - Graduate Certificate in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Course summary

Looking for a career where you can make a difference to people's lives every day? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), a government-funded scheme that offers individual packages of care to people with disability and their carers, has revolutionised the way services are provided – and you could be part of that change.

People with specialist knowledge in disability services are in increasing demand across Australia since the launch of the NDIS. The Graduate Certificate in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is designed to reflect the principles of the Scheme, with a focus on person-centred service provision.

The course is ideal for professionals who wish to expand their career opportunities by developing greater knowledge and expertise in the delivery of services to people with disability, whether in a service, management or policy role.

It is also a pathway to further study in this interesting and expanding field with the Graduate Diploma of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Domestic snapshot

Duration	Location	Study Period
8mths P	Online	2

Duration

Location

Study Period

8mths P

Online

International snapshot

Major areas of study

The course was developed in consultation with industry leaders, in response to the pressing needs of the sector. It comprises four core units covering organisational change and supported decision-making, as well as supporting social and economic participation of people with disability and positive behaviour change.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour	Exercise critical and analytical thinking and judgement in researching and addressing the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disability and relevant theories, models and frames of reference.
Creativity	Apply knowledge and skills creatively in addressing social, institutional and relationship barriers to the full inclusion and participation of people with intellectual and developmental disability.
Ethical practice	Demonstrate well developed judgement and use of ethical framework(s) in scholarly and professional contexts in order to protect and defend the dignity, respect and regard of people with intellectual and developmental disability.
Knowledge of a discipline	Demonstrate an advanced understanding of theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice in order to provide person centred leadership.
Lifelong learning	Critically reflect on, assess and regulate one’s own learning and research capabilities and performance in order to ensure accountability in all decision making processes.
Communication and social skills	Effectively communicate understanding of theoretical concepts complex knowledge and ideas in order to inform and enhance supports and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disability.
Cultural competence	Demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultural and Indigenous Australian contemporary realities and values impacting on the experiences of people with intellectual and developmental disability.

Teaching methods

Career opportunities

Related courses

Type

Detail

Course code

1008109

Course abbreviation

GradCertIDD

Credit points

Equivalent units

Duration

8 months part-time

Availability details

Location	Study Period
Online	2

Fees

Fee paying

Type	Detail
Course code	1008109
Course abbreviation	GradCertIDD
Credit points	48
Equivalent units	4
Duration	8 months part-time
Availability details
Admission Requirements	Qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. Refer to the Course Structure tab for specific admission requirements.

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.

The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Academic Skills home page. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.

The Studiosity service provides online after-hours study support for SCU students. This service is available from 4pm to midnight Sunday to Friday via the 'Connect Now' button on MySCU Hub or from a link in nominated unit learning sites. The Studiosity service offers generic writing feedback and live online chat assistance for foundational concepts and study skills.

Equipment and facilities

Because the course is completely online, you’ll need the technology to ensure you have a seamless study experience. You’ll need:

a fast, reliable computer – either a PC or a Mac – with the latest operating system
a fast, reliable internet connection
the latest version of Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox
the Blackboard app, which is available as a free download. We can help you with that.

Occasionally, your lecturer may suggest specific software or textbooks for a specific unit. The library will usually have multiple copies of frequently used textbooks.

Course structure

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities students must complete 48 credit points, comprising all core units.

Schedule of units

	Title	Level of learning
Core Units
	PBH82101 - Creating Person Centred Organisational Change	Intermediate
	PBH82102 - Supported Decision Making for Choice and Control	Intermediate
	PBH82103 - Positive Behaviour Support	Intermediate
	PBH83104 - Supporting People with Disabilities Going to Work	Advanced

This course is available to:

Australian/Domestic students

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From the 1st of June, 2017, the term 'Distance Education' has been replaced with 'Online'

Graduate Certificate in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Course summary

Domestic snapshot

International snapshot

Major areas of study

Learning outcomes

Teaching methods

Career opportunities

Related courses

Learning Resources

Equipment and facilities

Course structure

Table of contents

Course requirements

Schedule of units

This course is available to:

Australian/Domestic students

Where and when do you want to study?

Online

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