10971NAT

Certificate IV in Justice Studies

Take the next step UP THE WAHS with this mid-level qualification in justice studies. This course was developed in consultation with the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Australian Federal Police, Queensland Corrective Services, Brisbane City Council, and Australian Border Force to increase employability in justice related fields.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Darling Downs and South West Far North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus TAFE at School

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$2,890

Subsidised

$3,470

Full Fee

$5,410

TAFE at School Full Fee

$3,050

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Course overview

Increase your knowledge and gain specialised skills in justice with this mid-level qualification. You can open up a wide range of exciting employment opportunities with the Police Service, or within justice-related fields such as Border Force and Corrections.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people employed by the Police Service is expected to grow strongly over the next five years. This is a very large occupational field with around 9,000 job openings expected in the next five years.

Learn specialised skills in the application of regulatory powers, analysing social justice issues, and identifying and applying the legal framework. You'll also gain technical and analytical knowledge to prepare documentation for court proceedings and the ability to communicate and provide justice-related advice to clients.

Successfully completing this course will allow you to apply for work in many justice and legal related roles. You will also develop a solid foundation for further study.

What can I do?

Protective Services Officer
Paralegal /Legal Administrator
Australian Border Force Officer
Private Investigator
Local/State Government Investigator
Government Administrator
Corrections Officer
Police Officer (State or Federal)
Youth Justice roles

Course outcome:

10971NAT Certificate IV in Justice Studies

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What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 4 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBLEG421

Apply understanding of the Australian legal system

UNIT CODE :
BSBLEG421

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply understanding of the Australian legal system. This includes understanding and applying knowledge of the Federal system, sources of law, and the trial system for resolving disputes.
UNIT NAME
Apply understanding of the Australian legal system

UNIT CODE
BSBXCM401

Apply communication strategies in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
BSBXCM401

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.
UNIT NAME
Apply communication strategies in the workplace

UNIT CODE
NAT10971001

Provide information and referral advice on justice related issues

UNIT CODE :
NAT10971001

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Provide information and referral advice on justice related issues

UNIT CODE
NAT10971002

Prepare documentation for court proceedings

UNIT CODE :
NAT10971002

Unit description :

Pre-requisite unit :
NAT10971003
UNIT NAME
Prepare documentation for court proceedings

UNIT CODE
NAT10971003

Analyse social justice issues

UNIT CODE :
NAT10971003

Unit description :

Pre-requisite unit :
BSBLEG413
UNIT NAME
Analyse social justice issues

UNIT CODE
PSPREG033

Apply regulatory powers

UNIT CODE :
PSPREG033

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required when exercising regulation, monitoring, inspection and investigation powers under the organisationâ€™s enabling and other applicable legislation.
UNIT NAME
Apply regulatory powers

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield)

Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield)

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF402

Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.
UNIT NAME
Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
PSPETH007

Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

UNIT CODE :
PSPETH007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to an ethical workplace and participate in ethical decision-making.
UNIT NAME
Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

UNIT CODE
PSPLEG006

Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

UNIT CODE :
PSPLEG006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to encourage colleagues in the workplace to comply with legislation.
UNIT NAME
Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

UNIT CODE
PSPREG039

Gather information through interviews

UNIT CODE :
PSPREG039

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather information through interviews.
UNIT NAME
Gather information through interviews

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF402

Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.
UNIT NAME
Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
PSPINV001

Plan and initiate an investigation

UNIT CODE :
PSPINV001

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills required to identify and confirm possible non-compliance, and plan and initiate a subsequent investigation. It includes planning and activating evidence collection, identifying witnesses and persons of interest.
UNIT NAME
Plan and initiate an investigation

UNIT CODE
PSPLEG006

Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

UNIT CODE :
PSPLEG006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to encourage colleagues in the workplace to comply with legislation.
UNIT NAME
Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

UNIT CODE
PSPREG039

Gather information through interviews

UNIT CODE :
PSPREG039

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather information through interviews.
UNIT NAME
Gather information through interviews

Darling Downs and South West (including Springfield)

Darling Downs and South West (including Springfield)

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF402

Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.
UNIT NAME
Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
PSPINV001

Plan and initiate an investigation

UNIT CODE :
PSPINV001

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills required to identify and confirm possible non-compliance, and plan and initiate a subsequent investigation. It includes planning and activating evidence collection, identifying witnesses and persons of interest.
UNIT NAME
Plan and initiate an investigation

UNIT CODE
PSPLEG006

Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

UNIT CODE :
PSPLEG006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to encourage colleagues in the workplace to comply with legislation.
UNIT NAME
Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

UNIT CODE
PSPREG039

Gather information through interviews

UNIT CODE :
PSPREG039

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather information through interviews.
UNIT NAME
Gather information through interviews

North and Far North Queensland

North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF402

Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.
UNIT NAME
Develop personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
PSPINV001

Plan and initiate an investigation

UNIT CODE :
PSPINV001

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills required to identify and confirm possible non-compliance, and plan and initiate a subsequent investigation. It includes planning and activating evidence collection, identifying witnesses and persons of interest.
UNIT NAME
Plan and initiate an investigation

UNIT CODE
PSPLEG006

Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

UNIT CODE :
PSPLEG006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to encourage colleagues in the workplace to comply with legislation.
UNIT NAME
Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

UNIT CODE
PSPREG039

Gather information through interviews

UNIT CODE :
PSPREG039

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather information through interviews.
UNIT NAME
Gather information through interviews

Online

Online

UNIT CODE
PSPETH007

Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

UNIT CODE :
PSPETH007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to an ethical workplace and participate in ethical decision-making.
UNIT NAME
Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

UNIT CODE
PSPINV001

Plan and initiate an investigation

UNIT CODE :
PSPINV001

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills required to identify and confirm possible non-compliance, and plan and initiate a subsequent investigation. It includes planning and activating evidence collection, identifying witnesses and persons of interest.
UNIT NAME
Plan and initiate an investigation

UNIT CODE
PSPLEG006

Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

UNIT CODE :
PSPLEG006

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to encourage colleagues in the workplace to comply with legislation.
UNIT NAME
Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

UNIT CODE
PSPREG039

Gather information through interviews

UNIT CODE :
PSPREG039

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather information through interviews.
UNIT NAME
Gather information through interviews

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Cairns	On Campus	06 Feb 2025	1 year	Part time 1 day per week Thursday	TAFE at School Full Fee: $3,050 More Apply
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Certificate IV in Justice Studies

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

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No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

You are required to satisfy at least one of the following before commencing this course as it provides the essential skills that form the basis of study for this qualification:

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

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at most TAFE Queensland locations.

Robina campus

The Robina campus will be a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campus for general learning. Students are able to access discounted pricing for device purchases via JB Hi-Fi. TAFE Queensland will have some portable devices available for short term loan and there will also be a limited number of desktop computers located on-site that students will be able to access. For all the details visit the BYOD page on our website.

Important information

When studying Online self-directed it is strongly recommended students follow the order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Certificate IV in Justice Studies

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Industry-relevant teachers

Fee-Free TAFE

Core units

Elective units

Cairns

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Certificate IV in Justice Studies

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

See if you qualify for a subsidy

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Resources required

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Prior Experience