Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency

The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency is an ideal qualification for professionals wanting to build on their previous studies or work experience to enhance interactions with Indigenous people and communities. Whether you’re in education, social work, law and justice, nursing, allied health or media – the knowledge and understanding you’ll gain with this certificate means you’ll be more constructive in your role. If you’re looking to upskill for your current role, hoping to advance in your career or move into a position that directly engages with the Indigenous community – this course will give you the insight and abilities to make real connections.

Higher education

Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional experience.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants. If you’ve studied before, you may be able to fast-track your postgraduate degree with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, you could be awarded credit for your postgraduate degree. Get in touch to see if you’re eligible for credit based on your previous qualifications or industry experience.

Lead the way

This online cultural competency training is unique – you won’t find yourself just being fed masses of information. You’ll be immersed in interactive online learning, encouraged to critically reflect, shed preconceived ideas and delve into in-depth analysis of complex issues.

Connect with experts

You’ll be taught by a team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous academics with diverse teaching and research experience – they’re experts in their field.

Take control

We know that when you undertake further study, it needs to fit in with your work, family and lifestyle – that’s why you can study the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency completely online. Lectures, discussions, resources – they’re all available online, so you can study for your certification wherever and whenever you want.

Recommended Study Pattern

The below information is for new students. Current students should select their subjects by checking the Handbook for the year of their enrolment

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency

Essential set - Credit Points: 32

Core subjects - Credit Points: 8

Students complete IKC403 or IKC502, and IKC404. IKC403/IKC502 must be completed first.

IKC404 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australians and the Politics of Control (8)

OR

IKC403 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (8)

OR

IKC502 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (8)

Restricted electives - Credit Points: 24

Students select two subjects from the following:

ASH505 Research Methods (8)

IKC405 Indigenous Australians and Criminal Justice (8)

IKC406 Indigenous Social Work Policy and Practice (8)

IKC407 First Nations and Media: Seeing Knowledge, Seeing Power (8)

EEB435 Indigenous Australian Studies for Teachers (8)

EEB505 Indigenous Australian Studies for Teachers (8)

HLT517 Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing (8)

Award Requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.