PDC88568 - Understanding Domestic and Family Violence

Version Effective: 25th of January, 2024
Course Details

Course Summary

In this micro-credential, you will learn about the historical, social, political and economic contexts of domestic and family violence. You will be introduced to the dynamics, types, and tactics of domestic and family violence and learn about the effects of domestic and family violence on victims.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Requirements - To Be Eligible

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

Entry Requirements

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Community Services
  • General Education and Training
  • Health
  • Justice and Law Enforcement
  • Personal Services
  • Public Sector
  • Safety
  • Youth Services

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures
Micro-credential

2 hours hours online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.

  • Online


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Recognise the historical, social, political and economic contexts of domestic and family violence
  2. Describe the dynamics, types, and tactics of domestic and family violence
  3. Identify the effects of domestic and family violence on victims of domestic and family violence.

 Assessment

Online Quiz 

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

Where and when can I start?

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