Graduate Diploma in Disability Practice
The Graduate Diploma in Disability is relevant to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It is designed for support workers and others employed by organizations that are delivering disability services, those seeking such employment, and students interested in the field of disability management. Students will study clinical and neurobiological issues in disability management and NDIS business management. In addition, students will complete an in-depth study of disability management, addressing either one or all of the selected areas (i.e. clinical, business issues) and will be required to present a major report together with 120 hours of supervised professional activity which will be undertaken through the unit WORK500. Graduates will be well prepared for the roll-out of the NDIS and the anticipated demand for new, client-driven services and support arising from the scheme.
Intakes
Feb
June
Application Processing Time in
Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description
IELTS (1.0 -9.0)
TOEFL IBT (0-120)
TOEFL CBT (0-300)
PTE (10-90)
Expert 9
120
297-300
86-90
Very Good 8.5
115-119
280-293
83-86
Very Good 8
110-114
270-280
79-83
Good 7.5
102-109
253-267
73-79
Good 7
94-101
240-253
65-73
Competent 6.5
79-93
213-233
58-65
Competent 6
60-78
170-210
50-58
Modest 5.5
46-59
133-210
43-50
Modest 5
35-45
107-133
36-43
Limited 4
32-34
97-103
30-36
Extremely Limited < 4
< 31
< 93
< 30
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates will be qualified for employment in organisations providing disability services.
PSW Opportunity
N/A
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
A candidate shall:
For candidates shall:
(a) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice from UNE; or
(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline*; or
(c) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a non-relevant discipline and at least one year of full-time equivalent experience in an area of service provision**.
Applicants admitted under Rules (b) and (c) must submit a Statement of Service from their employer.
*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:
Business
Education
Health
Law
Management
Medicine
Psychology
Social Work
or other similar disciplines as determined by the course coordinator.
** Service provision can refer to any aspect of the provision of services to people with or without disability and will be determined by the course coordinator.