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Associate Degree in Social Science (Residential Care)
AssocDegSocSc(ResCare)
160 cp
Minimum duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Course available at: Nationally by Distance Education
Diploma in Social Science (Residential Care)
(Exit qualification only)
DipSocSc(ResCare)
80 cp
Minimum duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
EFTSL value of units: All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1. Admission Requirements1
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent; or appropriate VET Certificate III or IV; and
- access to a workplace relevant to the field of study.
2. Requirements for Completion of the Associate Degree
To qualify for the Associate Degree, a student must complete:
- 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 30 cp from Core Units;
- 130 cp from Electives, including at least 120 cp from Advanced Units;
and
- 4 Practical Units.
3. Exit Point
3.1 A student who has completed the following requirements may exit from the course with the Diploma in Social Science (Residential Care):
- 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 30 cp from Core Units;
- 50 cp from Electives, including at least 40 cp from Advanced Units;
and
- 2 Practical Units.
3.2 A maximum of 40 cp may be granted as credit towards the Diploma.
3.3 Credit for 80 cp and 2 practical units completed in the Diploma will be granted towards the Associate Degree in Social Science (Residential Care).
Schedule of Unit Offerings
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Prerequisite (Pre), co-requisite (Co) and incompatible (Inc) units are indicated in parentheses where applicable.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
|---|---|---|
| BEHV108 | 10 | Human Development |
| COUN100 | 10 | Interpersonal Skills |
| FAML100 | 10 | The Nature of Residential Care |
Electives
| Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
|---|---|---|
| BEHV216 | 10 | Developmental Issues |
| BEHV326 | 10 | Independent Research Project |
| BEHV328 | 10 | Maintaining Positive Behaviour |
| COUN210 | 10 | Individual and Welfare Needs |
| COUN305 | 10 | Pastoral Care in a Residence |
| FAML200 | 10 | Health, Fitness and Nutrition |
| HUMA239 | 10 | Residential Care and Supervision 1 |
| HUMA242 | 10 | Workplace Administration Skills |
| HUMA245 | 10 | Boarding for Indigenous Students |
| HUMA246 | 10 | Boarding for International Students |
| HUMA316 | 10 | The Law and Duty of Care |
| SOCG232 | 10 | Recreation and Leisure |
| SOCG233 | 10 | Community Networks |
Practical Units
| Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
|---|---|---|
| SOCG211 | 0 | Practical 1 |
| SOCG212 | 0 | Practical 2 |
| SOCG213 | 0 | Practical 3 |
| SOCG214 | 0 | Practical 4 |
