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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradCertNeurodiv
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Course code
1008530
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Are you passionate about access and inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals? The Graduate Certificate in Neurodiversity will give you the skills and knowledge to implement inclusive practices and policies for neurodivergent people in organisations across a range of sectors.
This course will provide education on neurodiversity affirming practices, recognising the values, and unique abilities of individuals such as how they think, learn and interact with the world.
Students will learn evidence-based practices and strategies to affirm and facilitate neurodiversity to support mental health and wellbeing and develop affirming practices and policies in workplace, healthcare and educational settings.
Graduates will have a foundation of neurodiversity knowledge and skills to enhance participation and engagement of neurodivergent individuals across a range of industries such as disability, education, health, law enforcement, emergency services and business.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Critically evaluate explanatory models of neurodiversity and apply insights in professional or educational contexts to promote inclusivity and innovation Apply and implement evidence-based best practices for working with neurodiverse individuals, fostering inclusive and supportive environments in professional and organisational contexts |
GA2: Creativity Design and implement advocacy strategies to promote neurodiversity awareness and inclusion, fostering equitable and supportive practices within professional and community settings Develop tailored interventions and support strategies to address the specific needs of neurodiverse individuals, enhancing inclusion and empowerment in professional and organisational contexts |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply and implement evidence-based best practices for working with neurodiverse individuals, fostering inclusive and supportive environments in professional and organisational contexts Design and implement advocacy strategies to promote neurodiversity awareness and inclusion, fostering equitable and supportive practices within professional and community settings |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Critically evaluate explanatory models of neurodiversity and apply insights in professional or educational contexts to promote inclusivity and innovation Apply and implement evidence-based best practices for working with neurodiverse individuals, fostering inclusive and supportive environments in professional and organisational contexts Design and implement advocacy strategies to promote neurodiversity awareness and inclusion, fostering equitable and supportive practices within professional and community settings Develop tailored interventions and support strategies to address the specific needs of neurodiverse individuals, enhancing inclusion and empowerment in professional and organisational contexts |
GA5: Lifelong learning Critically evaluate explanatory models of neurodiversity and apply insights in professional or educational contexts to promote inclusivity and innovation Design and implement advocacy strategies to promote neurodiversity awareness and inclusion, fostering equitable and supportive practices within professional and community settings Develop tailored interventions and support strategies to address the specific needs of neurodiverse individuals, enhancing inclusion and empowerment in professional and organisational contexts |
GA6: Communication and social skills Apply and implement evidence-based best practices for working with neurodiverse individuals, fostering inclusive and supportive environments in professional and organisational contexts |
GA7: Cultural competence Apply and implement evidence-based best practices for working with neurodiverse individuals, fostering inclusive and supportive environments in professional and organisational contexts Develop tailored interventions and support strategies to address the specific needs of neurodiverse individuals, enhancing inclusion and empowerment in professional and organisational contexts |
This course includes four (4) core units addressing the foundations of neurodiversity, case-based approaches to neurodiversity, inclusion approaches and strategies, and transforming neuroaffirmative practice and service.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Online | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Neurodiversity, students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||
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| PSYC5004 | Foundations of Neurodiversity |
Term1
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12 | ||||||||
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| PSYC6008 | Case-Based Approaches to Neurodiversity |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||
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| PSYC6009 | Neurodiversity Inclusion Approaches and Strategies |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||
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| PSYC6010 | Transforming Neuroaffirmative Practice and Service |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||
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