Graduate certificates and postgraduate diploma courses
Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Practice Leadership – Melbourne (Bundoora) (HGDCFP)
Coordinator: Associate Professor Margarita Frederico
Tel: (03) 9479 2407
Email: m.frederico@latrobe.edu.au
Duration: two years part-time
This course is offered jointly by La Trobe University School of Social Work and Social Policy and The Bouverie Centre, and the Department of Human Services in partnership with the University of Melbourne School of Social Work, Berry Street Take Two and the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA). The Graduate Diploma builds on the requirements for working in child protection, placement and family services sectors in Victoria. It will produce graduates who will be more responsive and dynamic leaders, with advanced management skills in the child and family sector.
Course structure
Study comprises eight subjects over two years on a part-time basis (120 credit points). Subjects are delivered in block mode in the Melbourne CBD.
First year
| Teaching period | Subject code | Subject title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | SWP5/6MRA | Mastering Oneself – Leadership in Reflection and Action | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | SWP5/6ROF | Delivering Results and Outcome Focus | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | SWP5/6PRE | Power of Relationships, Engaging Others | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | SWP5/6DTR | Decision-Making, Thinking Clearly and Reflective Insight | 15 |
Second year
| Teaching period | Subject code | Subject title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | SWP5/6APP | Advanced Practice Management | 15 |
| TE-SEM-1 | SWP5/6APM | Advanced Reflective Leadership | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | SWP5/6PCG | Professional Care and Growth | 15 |
| TE-SEM-2 | SWP5/6LIC | Leading, Inspiring and Clarity of Purpose | 15 |