39293QLD/32292QLD Diploma of Justice Studies (including Certificate IV in Justice Studies) Classroom based - Full time Southport Course summary Southport : Classroom based - Full time : Starts on 27-01-2015 and 29-01-2015 Full fee: $2,490 - $4,210 VET Fee Help: $4,210 Careers: Clerical and Administrative Workers, Police Officer, Airport Security, Private Investigator, Security Officer, Legal, Social And Welfare Professionals, Corrective Services Officer Outcome: Diploma THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR VET FEE-HELP (Diploma level units only - VET FEE-HELP is not a payment option for the Certificate IV). You may be eligible for the VET FEE-HELP payment option. Decide which financial support option is right for you. Please read the TAFE Queensland Gold Coast rules prior to enrolment. Fast track your learning via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Course details Are you interested in a career in a justice related profession? Do you have an interest in law enforcement, a desire to make a difference, and a strong people focus? In this course you will learn about analysing crime, punishment and victimology, criminal law, evidentiary rules, regulatory powers and correctional services. As well, this program will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge required to seek selection into the Queensland Police Service. The Diploma of Justice Studies is a VET FEE-HELP approved course. For more information visit VET FEE-HELP or contact Customer Service on (07) 5581 8300. Topics: Identify and apply the legal framework Communicate with clients on justice related issues Prepare documentation for court proceedings Analyse social justice issues Analyse and present research information Gather information through interviews Exercise regulatory powers Promote the values and ethos of public service Research issues and concerns in correctional services Apply the criminal law Apply procedural and evidentiary rules Analyse theories of crime, punishment and victimology Career prospects: This program may be beneficial in consideration for employment in the following areas: Queensland Police Service Justice-related occupations Corrective services in custodial and support roles Department of Justice and Attorney General including courts Legal offices Customs service Security industry in support/administration areas Private investigations in support/administration areas Parks and wildlife Department of Transport Youth justice roles Crime and Misconduct Commission in support/administration areas Community legal centres Other State and Federal Government Departments in compliance and workplace health and safety roles Articulation Students completing this Diploma may gain entry and obtain advanced standing in university degree programs. The amount of credits will depend on the course and university. Contact the university of your choice for more information prior to enrolling at TAFE Queensland Gold Coast. This TAFE course can articulate to (but is not limited to) the following university programs: Bachelor of Arts - University of the Sunshine Coast Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies - University of the Sunshine Coast Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice - Griffith University Hours of study: Orientation: 10.00am-4.00pm on Thursday 22 January 2015 at Southport, Level 4, Rooms 410/411. This program involves classroom based delivery with classes held at Southport. Students will complete the Certificate IV in the first 6 months (1 semester) and progress on to complete the Diploma subjects in the following 6 months (1 semester). Students will achieve the Diploma after 12 months of study. Classes are held on Thursday 8.00am-5.15pm and Friday 8.00am-3.00pm for the Certificate IV, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2.30pm6.45pm for the Diploma. Students will attend 16 hours per week of classroom activity, with the requirement for additional hours of study, research and assignments in your own time. Resources required: Students will need a 4GB USB drive. If required, textbooks will be advised at Orientation. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptop or portable device to class. Relevant documents: VET FEE-HELP Schedule 2015 [PDF 63kB] Entry requirements Apply through QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre), phone: 1300 467 822 or http://www.qtac.edu.au. Direct Entry places are also available. Please contact Customer Service on (07) 5581 8300. Entry into the Certificate IV should satisfy the entry requirements provided below: successful completion of any Certificate III from the Business Services training package or completion of Year 12 or equivalent with a sound achievement in English or relevant work or life experience in the business or justice fields. Entry into the Diploma should satisfy the entry requirements provided below: successful completion of 39292QLD Certificate IV in Justice Studies or 39183QLD Certificate IV in Justice Administration or BSB40110 Certificate IV in Legal Services or any Certificate IV from the Business Services Training package plus completion of BSBLEG413A Identify and apply the legal framework or completion of Year 12 or equivalent with a sound achievement in English or relevant work or life experience in the business or justice fields. The following language, literacy and numeracy skills are likely to facilitate successful completion of the course: oral and written communication skills sufficient to clarify instructions and read and understand manuals and reports interpersonal skills sufficient to acknowledge and respond to a wide range of views and relate to persons from differing cultural, social and religious backgrounds problem solving skills required to fulfil job roles ability to perform basic numeric calculations Units BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information (Certificate IV, Core) QLD595JUS03A Analyse crime, punishment and victimology issues (Diploma, Core) QLD594JUS03A Analyse social justice issues (Certificate IV, Core) QLD595JUS01A Apply criminal law (Diploma, Core) QLD595JUS02A Apply procedural and evidentiary rules (Diploma, Core) QLD594JUS01A Communicate with clients on justice related issues (Certificate IV, Core) PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers (Diploma, Core) PSPREG411A Gather information through interviews (Certificate IV, Core) BSBLEG413A Identify and apply the legal framework (Certificate IV, Core) BSBHRM510A Manage mediation processes (Certificate IV, Core) PSPREG409B Prepare a brief of evidence (Certificate IV, Core) QLD594JUS02A Prepare documentation for court proceedings (Certificate IV, Core) BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness (Certificate IV, Core) PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service (Diploma, Core) CSCORG605A Research issues of concern in correctional services (Diploma, Core) CHCYJ401B Work in the youth justice environment (Certificate IV, Core) PSPGOV508A Manage conflict (Diploma, Elective) PSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety (Diploma, Elective) There may be one or more elective competencies, these may differ between TAFE regions. Please contact the region for more information. Last updated on 13 November 2014