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Faculty Certificate in Family-Centred Practice


General information

Course code: 3066 + Off-campus distributed learning + Gippsland campus + Course fee (subject to confirmation): local students -- $A3500 + Course directors: Barbar Fraser/Margaret Lynn
On successful completion of this course, students will have enhanced their professional knowledge, skills and values, so as to perform competently in the complex field of family centred practice. They will demonstrate advanced practice and conceptual skills to augment their contribution to the field, to their communities and to society. They will have developed a critical understanding of the relationship between family and the social conditions impacting on families and individuals.

Entry requirements

Candidates must have a three-year degree in social work, social welfare, psychology or allied field, together with current employment working with families in the field of human services. Mid-year entry is not normally available this course.
Students who do not meet the above criteria may be accepted into the faculty certificate provided they hold a Diploma of Arts (Social Welfare) or its equivalent; or hold a senior position with at least five years practice, in the human services sector.

Course structure

The course will consist of four 12-point units, taken over two years.

Semester one
Semester two

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