Course Overview
This credit-bearing professional development course comprises two undergraduate units that will provide you with an introduction to Australian First Nations history, culture, and learning. You will learn about Australian First Nations knowledge and perspectives, including education, land, and history. You will engage in critical discussion about interfaces between First Nations and non-Indigenous peoples in Australia, and the impact of colonisation on cultural hegemony and national identity. You will ethically and respectfully critique established worldviews, and be able to apply this knowledge in your personal and professional practice. Completion of this Professional Certificate will provide credit for the First Nations Studies undergraduate minor which may be included in eligible Bachelor degree programs at CQUniversity. This Professional Certificate is also awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio. Our Professional Certificates are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Career Information
This Professional Certificate is ideal for professionals working across all levels of government, in areas such as education, social work, law and justice, nursing, allied health or media, as well as those who work with First Nations and Indigenous organisations, who seek to gain a deeper understanding of First Nations learning, history and culture. This course will provide the insight to make real connections and the skills to broaden knowledge of the issues facing Australian First Nations peoples and communities.
| Duration | 1 years full-time or 1 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 12 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. |
| Expected Hours of Study | Information not available |
| Course Type | Non-award Not Applicable |
| Qualification (post nominal) | Prof Cert |
| AQF Level | Short Course |
Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Domestic Availability
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Term 2 - 2027
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Term 1 - 2027
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Term 2 - 2026
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Term 1 - 2026
International Availability
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Term 2 - 2027
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Term 1 - 2027
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Term 2 - 2026
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Term 1 - 2026
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) certificate IV level qualification, or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you are an international student, additional requirements may apply, please visit international student information for more details.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT - Requires 75 or better overall and no score less than 17; or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
- English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
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Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | Not applicable |
| Accreditation |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| Not applicable |
Predicted Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| First Year | 10 |
| Second year | 10 |
| Third Year | 10 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
- 1. Evidence a broad knowledge of Australian First Nations history in the context of non-Indigenous history, settler colonialism and Australian national identity
- 2. Demonstrate an awareness of and cultural competence in correct terminology and protocols for speaking and writing about Australian First Nations peoples
- 3. Contextualise Australian First Nations understandings of and connection to Land and Country
- 4. Analyse and evaluate questions of identity, voice and power in the representation/silencing of Australian First Nations perspectives on culture and connection to Land and Country.
- Complete the core structure
| Number of units: 2 | Total credit points: 12 |
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| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| INDG12013 | First Nations Cultures and Country | |
| INDG11013 | First Nation and Non-Indigenous History: The Interface | |