Course summary

Developing your ability to help people who are most in need, the Graduate Diploma of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a stepping stone to a career that can truly transform lives.

Aligned with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – offering targeted support to people with disability and their carers – this program responds to the increasing demand for professionals with specialist knowledge in disability services. An elective professional portfolio unit allows you to develop your ideas for service delivery in a project format.

It is also designed to reflect the principles of the NDIS by focusing on customised services geared to individual need.

With career potential across disability service delivery, management and policy, this course is ideal for graduates keen to broaden their professional scope via greater knowledge and expertise in disability services.

The Graduate Certificate in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a pathway to this course. 

Contemporary issues in person-centred service provision, policy, and advocacy. Core units cover organisational change, supporting decision-making, positive behaviour change and supporting the social and economic participation of people with disability. Electives include units on autism spectrum disorder, advocacy, mental health and the option to complete a professional portfolio.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Exercise critical and analytical thinking and judgement in researching and addressing the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disability and relevant theories, models and frames of reference.

Creativity

Apply knowledge and skills creatively in addressing social, institutional and relationship barriers to the full inclusion and participation of people with intellectual and developmental disability.

Ethical practice

Demonstrate well developed judgement and use of ethical framework(s) in scholarly and professional contexts in order to protect and defend the dignity, respect and regard of people with intellectual and developmental disability.

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice in order to provide person centred leadership.

Lifelong learning

Critically reflect on, assess and regulate one’s own learning and research capabilities and performance in order to ensure accountability in all decision making processes.

Communication and social skills

Effectively communicate understanding of theoretical concepts complex knowledge and ideas in order to inform and enhance supports and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disability.

Cultural competence

Demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultural and Indigenous Australian contemporary realities and values impacting on the experiences of people with intellectual and developmental disability.

Course overview

Course code

1108008

Course abbreviation

GradDipIDD

Credit points

96

Equivalent units

8

Domestic duration

16 months part-time

International duration

16 months full-time

Availability details

Domestic

Location Session UAC code QTAC code
Online 2 N/A N/A

Domestic fees

Fee paying

International

Location Session Annual Fees CRICOS
Online 3 N/A N/A

Course requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:

  • 4 core units (48 credit points); and
  • 4 equivalent elective units (48 credit points).

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising all core units.