39293QLD Diploma of Justice Studies Classroom based - Full time, Classroom based - Part time, Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Cairns, Townsville (Pimlico) Course summary Cairns : Classroom based - Full time, Classroom based - Part time, Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Townsville (Pimlico) : Classroom based - Full time, Classroom based - Part time, Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Full fee: $7,000 Careers: Law Clerk, Customs Officer, Legal Secretary, Police, Corrective Services Officer Outcome: Diploma Course details The intended purpose of this course is to provide participants with a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in varied justice-related contexts to undertake skilled work and as a pathway for further learning in the justice sector. Students who successfully complete this Diploma in Justice Studies may gain entry into and be eligible for credit points towards a university course. Study now; Pay Later! Eligible students can access VET FEE-HELP for this course. Click here for further information on VET FEE-HELP and how to apply; or visit the Study Assist website * Course fees may range due to student eligibility for funding, concessions and costs of electives chosen. Topics: Areas of study include: Identify and apply the legal framework & Apply criminal law Exercise regulatory powers, Apply procedural and evidentiary rules Promote the values and ethos of the public service Research issues and concerns in correctional services & Monitor and maintain workplace safety Analyse crime, punishment and victimology issues Hours of study: Cairns Campus: Start 2015: 2 February, full time over 6 months attending four days per week in eight one week blocks over 6 months. Note: Certificate IV in Justice and the Diploma of Justice are combined. Students can choose to exit at the completion of the Certificate IV or continue on and complete the Diploma program. Townsville Campus: Start 2015: 2 February, full time studies over 1 year attending three days per week. Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10.30am - 5.00pm or part time studies over 2 years attending two nights per week. Tuesday, Wednesday 6.00pm 9.00pm. Orientation session: Thursday 22 January 2015 6pm to 7pm, Pimlico Campus Lecture Theatre E1.03 Note: Certificate IV in Justice and the Diploma of Justice are delivered as clusterd delivery only. External studies: Start 2015: 18 month - 2 year (approximate). You have a maximum of 16 weeks from enrolment date to complete units enrolled into. Students enrol into one unit at a time. Resources required: Students will need to purchase their own USB memory stick and text books. Entry requirements Qualifications appropriate to year 12 graduate/mature age with strong language and literacy skills, or, successful completion of 39292QLD Certificate IV Justice Studies, or, 39183QLD Certificate IV in Justice Administration or successful completion of BSB40110 Certificate IV in Legal Services, or, any Certificate IV from the Business Services Training package, or, relevant work or life experience in the business or justice fields. A Student Administration Charge of $33.00 is applicable to all enrolments, paid once per calendar year. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognises your existing experience gained through life or work for which you may not have obtained a formal qualification. We will work with you to identify your existing skills and knowledge and assess if you can then achieve a full or part qualification. This also helps to avoid unnecessary duplication of training. Disclaimer: Program commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments. Students are required to ensure they have met all pre-requisite and other entry or licencing requirements, and course fees are finalised. Contact the Client Service Centre for more information on enrolment procedures. For detailed information on policies, fees, payments, concessions, refunds, subsidies, exemptions, pre-requisites, withdrawals, cancellations and RPL please refer to the relevant institute policy. Institute policies are available on the website or from the Client Service Centre. Information supplied in this document is correct at time of publication but may be subject to change without notice. Units PSPCRT415A Administer alternative dispute-resolution proceedings (Certificate IV, Core) 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 (Certificate IV, Core) PSPREG411A Gather information through interviews (Certificate IV, Core) BSBLEG413A Identify and apply the legal framework (Diploma, Core) PSPREG409B Prepare a brief of evidence (Certificate IV, Core) QLD594JUS02A Prepare documentation for court proceedings (Certificate IV, Core) PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service (Diploma, Core) CSCORG605A Research issues of concern in correctional services (Diploma, Core) CHCYJ502A Respond to needs of youth justice clients (Diploma, Core) PSPREG501B Conduct prosecutions (Diploma - Townsville only, Elective) PSPOHS501A Monitor and maintain workplace safety (Diploma - Cairns Only, 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 23 January 2015