Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development
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Duration
Part-time 1 year -
Location
Bundoora, Online -
Fees
AU$7,200 (2020 total)
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February, July Entry score
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Overview
Advance your career by helping others with a Graduate Certificate in Career Education and Development.
RMIT has an long standing reputation for educating professional career development practitioners who lead the way in providing career development services in education, human resources, community, private practice and in jobactive. Our programs reflect up to date ideas about career development and its place in a changing world.
Designed to meet the needs of both aspiring career development practitioners and those currently practicing wanting to develop their skills and obtain professional standing in the career development industry, this flexible online program develops core knowledge and skills in career development practice.
What you will gain through this program
This program focuses on the key competencies determined by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA). You’ll learn to develop career management strategies, high-level communication and counselling skills and to apply ethical and effective practice in career development.
On completion of this program you satisfy the educational requirements for membership of a professional association such as Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA), Careers Industry Council of Australia (CICA).
Successful completion of this program provides a pathway to completing the Graduate Diploma of Careers Education and Development with an additional 12 months of part-time study.
Details
This program is delivered online allowing you to meet and study with fellow students, all the while supported by a dedicated course leader who is responsible for guiding you through all aspects of your study. Being an online program, you are able to structure your study part time over 12 months to fit with your own career and life commitments.
Learning and teaching activities focus on the practical application of career development competencies supported by industry placements, work based learning opportunities and a three day workshop in Melbourne.
All programs are delivered in English.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes essays, reports, presentations, group projects, research projects and practical assignments.
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
This program includes a work placement, three day face to face workshop, a strong and supportive collegial environment and the opportunity to establish or further build your professional relationships.
This program has long-standing ties to industry bodies such as the Victorian Department of Education and Training, NSW Department of Education and the Career Development Association of Australia.
This program is delivered online, giving you the flexibility to design your study plan around life and work demands.
You’ll develop and apply your understanding of career management skills in a diverse range of educational and professional settings.
The program is made up of 48 credit points and consists of the following courses:
- Foundations of Narrative Counselling
- Professional Competencies for Career Development Practitioners (1 and 2)
- Vocational Assessment.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development | City Campus |
One semester full-time and two semesters part-time
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One semester full-time
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GC044DE |
Choose a program structure
Program code: GC044
Career
Career development is a growing profession of increasing importance to government, business and individuals because of its potential to deliver economic, social and personal benefits.
Career development practitioners provide services such as education counselling and guidance to help people manage their careers, make occupational and study decisions, plan career transitions and find career information.
They work in a range of settings, providing services to both groups and individuals, including:
- schools
- TAFE institutions
- universities
- business organisations
- government agencies
- private practice.
Graduates progress into careers as:
- career counsellors or advisors
- career management consultants
- career coaches
- rehabilitation counsellors
- guidance officers
- work development officers
- employment support workers
- work experience coordinators
- job developers
- placement coordinators
- vocational rehabilitation workers.
On completion of this program, you may apply for membership of a professional association and gain recognition as a qualified career development practitioner.
The RMIT careers program, with industry standards and is endorsed by the CICA facilitating membership of affiliated professional associations such as:
- Career Education Association of Victoria (CEAV)
- Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA)
- National Association of Graduate Career Advisory Services (NAGCAS)
- Career Education Association of Western Australia (CEAWA)
- Careers Advisors Association of NSW & ACT (CAA)
- Queensland Association of Student Advisors (QASA)
- Careers Educator Association of Northern Territory
- Queensland Association of Student Advisers
- National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services.
Admissions
You must have
- successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)
OR - significant work experience or professional practice.
Entry requirements
To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application:
- a CV
- a personal statement that details your experience.
Pathways
Fees
2020 indicative fees
Full-fee places: AU$7,200.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308 maximum fee for 2020.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amount quoted is the 2020 total program tuition fee, and is based on a total annual load of 48 credit points. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
This program is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your program. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for postgraduate study.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
This program is approved for income support.
You may be eligible for student income support payments from the Commonwealth Government if you are undertaking a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or an approved professionally oriented masters by coursework program. For more information see Income support for Masters students.
If you are enrolled in an eligible program you will also need to satisfy all other student payment eligibility requirements. You can contact Centrelink or the Department of Human Services for further information about student income support entitlements, your eligibility and how to apply.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student. The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2020 is $308.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2020 commencement is AU$XX,XXX.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.
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