Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Online: January, March, May, July, August, October
Fees
$8,700.00^
^total estimated tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Duration
8 months full-time
Entry Requirements
AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent
Course Code
106011
Course detail
Study four comprehensive subjects and build a strong theoretical foundation in career guidance and counselling. Apply your knowledge and skills to develop a two-part career development portfolio, working with industry experts Career Ahead.
Make study work for you through the flexible carousel delivery mode of the Graduate Certificate of Career Development. Study one subject at a time during an eight-week block. This flexible delivery makes it easier to balance further study with employment, family and other demands. If subjects are completed consecutively, the qualification can be completed in about eight months.
The Graduate Certificate of Career Development consists of four subjects:
- Two subjects are fully online, with extensive student support available
- Two subjects require participation in intensive workshops to facilitate the development of applied skills. Workshops take place across 3 days, and will be offered online with face-to-face option available, dependent upon enrolment and demand.
The Graduate Certificate in Career Development is also offered to organisations or associations wanting a private program to be run for a group of employees and can be delivered flexibly based on cohort requirements.
Add value to your current qualifications and make a difference to those in schools and in the workforce. JCU Career Development graduates are knowledgeable, supportive professionals.
JCU Career Development graduates are widely-skilled and are sought after in a range of education and health settings.
Graduates pursue careers in various areas including education, human resources, private practice, hospitals, and community centres.
You could find employment as a career advisor, career development practitioner, school guidance counsellor, or teacher.
You could also go on to study the Master of Guidance and Counselling.
Graduates will be eligible for professional membership with Careers Industry Council of Australia (CICA) Member Associations.
Graduate Certificate of Career Development
Handbook year | 2022 |
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) as meeting the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners. Graduates of this program will be eligible for professional membership with CICA Member Associations. |
Owner | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
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 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
ED5907:03 Career Development Theories and Tools
ED5908:03 Career Development Professional Practice
ED5909:03 Labour Market and The Future of Work
ED5910:03 Career Counselling
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Singapore | Exit Only |
JCU Online | Offered in an 8-week calendar |
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 |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
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 2 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. |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD8,700.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.
If you have not completed AQF 7 Bachelor Degree, you may be able to satisfy the entry requirements by providing evidence of relevant work experience.
Real stories
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Student
Angela Young
Graduate Certificate of Career Development
This course provides the flexibility of online learning, collaboration and assessments across a range of formats with genuinely supportive and accessible teaching professionals. I feel it will make me a more complete and ethical professional to support clients’ needs, and keep pace with the future world of work.
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Student
Michael Turner
Graduate Certificate of Career Development
I was a little apprehensive about returning to university; it’s been 20 years since I've done formal study. The course structure, supportive lecturers and weekly check-ins with other students has eased all my concerns, and the online format has allowed me to complete my graduate certificate while working full time.
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Lecturer
Jon Woodend, PhD
JCU Lecturer, Subject Coordinator
JCU is dedicated to providing quality academic experiences, based on industry-needed practical skills. The Graduate Certificate of Career Development at JCU is in partnership with Career Ahead, an industry-leading organisation, so that students can benefit from leading academic and practitioner expertise.
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Lecturer
Katea Gidley
Managing Director (Career Ahead), Subject Facilitator
The Graduate Certificate of Career Development has a brand new curriculum, tightly aligned to the Career Industry Council of Australia competencies and applicable to all applications or career development services from education to business.