Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development)

Overview

• Develop knowledge and skills in career development and career counselling.
• Provides an in-depth background to all aspects of career development and introduces students to basic counselling techniques.
• Graduates recognised by the Career Industry Council of Australia.
• Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).

Details

Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Development) is designed for graduates who are interested in learning about career development and career counselling. Recent developments in public policy nationally and internationally have added to the dynamic status of the field of career development. This study area consists of extensive theoretical, practice, policy and research literature. Discipline units provide an in-depth background to all aspects of career development, introduce students to basic counselling techniques, and give students experience in the application of traditional and emerging career counselling processes. You will develop advanced skills in communication and counselling.

Assessment Items

The assessment items in the Career Development study area are designed to provide you with opportunities to connect with the literature in the field, reflect on your strengths, and to provide practical and useful outcomes.  They include review of literature, development of a careers program, a log/workbook and sample counselling interviews.  All of the work in the Career Development units is offered online and only the Introductory Counselling unit is offered face to face.  
 

Career outcomes

The field of career development has undergone significant change with the attendant demand for accountability and accreditation. Successful completion of this study area will enable you to work as a career counsellor, career teacher or career coach.

Professional recognition

The Career Development study area is recognised by Career Industry Council of Australia. This endorsement has been granted for a five-year period until 2014.

Units

As International students on a student visa can only study full-time, Career Development, which is only offered part-time, is not available to them.

Entry requirements

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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