Certificate IV in Justice Studies

39292QLD Certificate IV in Justice Studies - Online
Online or electronic
Course summary
Online or electronic : Starts on 9-03-2015 and 20-04-2015
Full fee: $4,580
Careers: Police, Police Officer, Corrective Services Officer, Legal Professionals,
Customs Officer, Security Officer, Private Investigator, Parks & Gardens, Customer
Service Officer
Outcome: Certificate IV
Justice has always played an important role in history with the oldest law dating back to 2100 BC. The modern
criminal justice system has evolved since ancient times but the principles of truth, fairness and equality, remain
the same. If you align yourself with these values, a course in Justice Studies could give you the moral high ground
to commence a career in law enforcement. Learn how to apply the legal frameworks, prepare court documentation,
analyse and present research information.
Course details
If you have an interest in law enforcement and a desire to make a difference, then our Certificate IV in Justice
Studies qualification could be for you. Learn to identify and apply the legal framework, communicate with clients on
justice-related issues, prepare court documentation, analyse social justice issues, gather information through
interviews, and analyse and present research information. Gain the skills to seek pre-selection into the Queensland
Police Service or work in a range of other justice-related occupations.
Delivered online, this course offers you the flexibility and convenience to study when and where you want, whether
it’s in your home, office or on holidays.
To enrol directly with us, simply call 13 72 48.
Please read the TAFE Queensland rules prior to enrolment.
If online study is not the right option for you, check out the alternative ways that you can study this qualification.
Find out how TAFE Queensland Brisbane can get you on your pathway to university.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, students can continue their study pathway into the Diploma of
Justice Studies.
Check out which financial support option is right for you.
You might be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Note: All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and qualification
content is subject to change without notice. Commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments.
Career prospects:
Queensland Police Service
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.
Hours of study:
Study is structured into fixed intakes which have set durations (completion date is 10 weeks from the
commencement date of each intake). Study can be commenced at the beginning of each intake, with dates as
follows:
March:
Study duration: 09/03/2015 - 15/05/2015
Status: open for enrolment
Enrolment close date: 12 March 2015
April:
Study duration: 20/04/2015 - 26/06/2015
Status: open for enrolment
Enrolment close date: 23 April 2015
Students will be able to access the online course content from the first day of each intake.
Please note that you must be enrolled in order to access the online learning materials.
Students may enrol in up to 2 units of competency per intake, to ensure management of study load.
If you are interested in starting a qualification outside of these times, please call 13 72 48 for more info.
Resources required:
Please refer to the booklist for textbook requirements. The required texts are current at time of printing. Please be
aware that the resources may change and new resources may be added. You are advised to purchase your
required texts after checking the listing in your learning materials.
Textbooks may be purchased through the Queensland Textbook Warehouse (QTW). Please visit the QTW website
or alternatively phone 1800 611 300 or 07 3261 1300.
This qualification is offered online through my.TAFE. Your my.TAFE account will activate on the intake start of
study date.
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Relevant documents:
Booklist - Certificate IV in Justice Studies [PDF 158kB]
Order of Study - Certificate IV in Justice Studies [PDF 118kB]
Entry requirements
This qualification has the following entry requirements:
successful completion of Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal); or,
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.
If you’re under 17 years of age, special enrolment conditions may apply.
Units
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information (Core)
QLD594JUS03A Analyse social justice issues (Core)
QLD594JUS01A Communicate with clients on justice related issues (Core)
PSPREG411A Gather information through interviews (Core)
BSBLEG413A Identify and apply the legal framework (Core)
QLD594JUS02A Prepare documentation for court proceedings (Core)
BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities (Elective)
PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers (Elective)
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness (Elective)
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service (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 9 March 2015