Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway) (R5O)

By studying the Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway), you will gain necessary knowledge and skills that can be applied in various social care settings, such as aged care, housing support and disability. Furthermore the course will provide you with a pathway to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), which is a professionally accredited qualification awarded full accreditation by the Australian Association of Social Workers. You will receive bespoke English language support to assist you in developing your academic and communication skills that supports you to achieve the required IELTS score to be eligible for entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).

The Graduate Certificate is composed of the first semester of the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) enabling advanced standing into the Masters course. You will engage with important issues such as decolonisation, Indigenisation, sustainability, and collaboration. You will also focus on developing direct practice skills in assessment and intervention, ensuring you are well-prepared for diverse roles in evolving workplaces.

A bachelor's degree other than in Social Work from the University of Tasmania or approved tertiary institution with: a major or equivalent in a related field such as social sciences, behavioural sciences, psychology, nursing or education. a minimum of 4 units (50 credit points) or equivalent in studies of society and studies of behavioural or psychological sciences. These 4 units (50 credit points) must have been completed within 9 years of admission to the Graduate Certificate of Social Care (International Pathway). Students with a Bachelor's degree in a non-related field: Students with a Bachelor's degree in a non-related field may: complete up to 4 units (50 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours, comprising 2 units (25 credit points) of Core units at Introductory (100) level and 2 units (25 credit points) of Core units at Intermediate (200) level. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) 6.5. Students who successfully pass all 50 credit points in the Graduate Certificate of Social Care (International Pathway) and obtain a score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS, will have the option to articulate into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), receiving 50 credit points of advanced standing. Safety in Practice Compliance Students who articulate to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements. TOEFL (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) Minimum Overall Score 94 Minimum 26 for writing and speaking, and 20 for reading and listeningMinimum Additional Scores Minimum Overall Score PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) 65 Minimum 65 for writing and speaking with no other score lower than 58Minimum Additional Scores