Overview
Learn how to provide an appropriate response to family violence risk in the Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk at Victoria University.
You will learn to identify and respond to the risk of family violence. This includes developing your skills in:
- screening
- risk assessment and management
- information sharing
- referral.
This course is ideal for community service workers who do not have family violence as a core function of their role but who may encounter survivors and perpetrators through their interactions with children, families and adults.
Information sessions
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- the course structure
- information industry connections
- placement opportunities
- pathways to further study.
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Request a call backSkills First (subsidised) indicative fees
The Skills First government contribution in 2023 and 2024 towards this course is $550. If eligible, you will pay:
- Tuition: $0*
- Materials: $0
- Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): maximum per year $175.50**
*A concession rate of 20% of the standard Skills First subsidised tuition fee is available if you are eligible for a concession. Learn more about concessions.
**May be subject to change.
Full-fee place total indicative fees
- 2023/24 full-fee place: $625.
Course contents
In order to be issued a Statement of Attainment for the 22510VIC Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk, a student must successfully undertake the following unit(s):
Course structure and units
Core Units
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- Unit code
- VU22733
Learning outcomes
Learn how to provide an appropriate response to family violence risk in the Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk.
You will learn to identify and respond to the risk of family violence, including skills in screening, risk assessment and management, information sharing, and referral.
This course is ideal for community service workers who do not have family violence as a core function of their role however may encounter survivors and perpetrators through their interactions with children, families and adults.
Admission & pathways
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
This course has no specific admission requirementsAs part of the application process, applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and undertake a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine course suitability.
How to apply
Available start dates:
- 5 February 2024
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