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Course and Subject Handbook 2017 Courses Postgraduate Courses Graduate Certificate of Career Development
Graduate Certificate of Career Development
Graduate Certificate of Career Development
Course code | 106011 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is endorsed by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA). Graduates are eligible for professional membership of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA). |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of a cognate AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree or Other qualifications recognised by the appropriate Head of Academic Group, Arts Society and 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 JCU Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Career Development, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5862:03 Foundations of Counselling Theory
ED5853:03 Career and Leisure Guidance and Counselling
ED5866:03 Career Development Portfolio (Pt 1 of 2)
ED5867:03 Career Development Portfolio (Pt 2 of 2)
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Singapore | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 12 months part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 2 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 6 months |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Graduates are eligible for professional membership of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA). |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
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 studies completed in the 2 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 4 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the certificate. |
Other restrictions | Advanced standing will be granted only in fields relevant to the discipline area and at an equivalent level. Advanced standing will not be granted for ED5865 or ED5866 or ED5867. |
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 advanced standing will be granted for ED5853 and ED5862. |
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