10971NAT - Certificate IV in Justice Studies

Course Summary

Let us help you get the right start to your career in the justice system.  In addition to giving you solid skills in a range of legal areas, this course will give you the chance to pursue a rewarding career in a variety of fields such as police, youth justice or border force. 

This course provides learners with the specialist skills and knowledge required to perform the following duties and functions:

• Interpret and apply legislation to provide support and advice on justice-related issues
• Work effectively in the crime and justice sector and within the legal and regulatory frameworks
• Prepare accurate documentation and communication using methods and protocols appropriate to the justice sector and the context
• Identify and apply the principles of law enforcement and the principles of natural justice
• Identify and explain social justice issues and the impact of these on crime and justice-related matters
• Conduct research from primary and secondary sources to gather the evidence and information necessary to complete justice-related tasks

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

What is the purpose of bksb?  The bksb is an approved online review tool that will give the student a level for their English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that the student might need additional support in.

It is beneficial for those seeking entry into the Certificate IV in Justice Studies to satisfy at least one of the entry requirements provided below:

• successful completion of Certificate III qualification; or
• completion of Year 10 or equivalent with a sound achievement in English, or
• relevant work or life experience in the business or justice fields.

Course Details

Admission Codes

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

The achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 6 core and 4 elective units.  On successful completion, students will receive a Certificate IV in Justice Studies. 

Career Opportunities: Police Officer (State or Federal), Corrections Officer, Legal Administration, Court Services Officer, Protective Services Officer, Australian Border Force Officer, Private Investigator, Local/State Government Investigator, Youth Justice Roles and Government Administrator. 

Pathways: Students who complete 10971NAT Certificate IV in Justice Studies will be eligible for direction entry into 10972NAT Diploma of Justice Studies at CQUniversity. The Certificate IV in Justice Studies has a number of units in common with the Diploma of Justice Studies and students may receive credit for units completed in 10971NAT. 

Exit Points: Students who exit this course at any time before completion will receive a Statement of Attainment for those units of competency they have successfully achieved.