308107 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Workers Compensation Practice and Management

Introduction

This course provides a qualification for people working or proposing to work in the workers compensation field who are interested in furthering their studies into the legal and practice aspects of workers compensation

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian institution or equivalent qualification, and a minimum of two years relevant work experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may seek employment in the workers compensation departments of insurance companies, employment in state and federal government departments dealing with workers compensation and employment in all medium to large organisations that manage workers compensation claims.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.