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The 21790VIC Advanced Diploma of Justice is designed to recognise and knowledge and the skills gained by police in senior management roles within the Criminal Justice System.
This experience might include Juvenile Justice, Community Corrections, Police – both State and Federal, crime prevention, Community Legal Centres, legal offices, Courts, Corrections administration and the plethora of semi-autonomous government agencies and private organisations in the justice field.
These qualifications are highly sought after for their practical application and work experience components, which provide you with an award to support your years of experience representing and supporting the community.
The clear articulation pathways to a degree at RMIT and many other Universities in Australia will benefit you if you are wishing to further your education in justice or related fields.
What are the benefits of a justice qualification?
University opportunities.
Justice qualifications provide you with formal qualification that equals your police experience, knowledge and skills.
A justice qualification rewards your many years of working with the community and inside the criminal justice system. The Diploma and Advanced Diploma's enable you to receive credit towards a University Degree to help you with promotion opportunities or move into the private sectors, such as Probation and Parole or Law.
These are perfect qualifications to provide you with recognition for your operational policing experience and the diversity of your experience.
You can use your Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Justice when seeking entry and credit into relevant University degrees, for example Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Justice, Bachelor of Justice and Legal Studies or Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology).
Display a justice qualification with pride!
Graduates may apply for exemptions from the following degrees at RMIT University - click here for more information:
- Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration)
- Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
- Bachelor of Social Science (Legal and Dispute Studies)
- Bachelor of Social Science (Policy and Research)
- Bachelor of Social Science (Youth Work)
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- Bachelor of Justice at QUT
- Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University
- Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) at Bond University
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Most Universities will consider awarding credit towards many undergraduate degree programs if you have successfully completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Qualification Structure - 25 units
- Certificate IV in Justice = first 12 units
- Diploma of Justice = first 18 units
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1. VBQU367 Work in a legal environment
This unit provides an overview of the Victorian and Australian legal environment, including law making bodies, the adjudication and enforcement process, and various aspects of the law and procedures.
2. VBQU368 Apply investigative processes in a justice environment
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to examine and apply the investigative skills and procedures to conduct an investigation; gather, record and present evidence in a court of law, together with an understanding of the witness responsibilities and privacy and confidentiality issues.
3. VBQM389 Introduction to criminal justice system
The purpose of this unit is to enable students to develop a working knowledge of the criminal justice system.
4. VBQU369 Apply research techniques within a justice framework
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to conduct social research in a community justice environment.
5. PSPOHS401B Implement workplace health and safety procedures and programs
This unit covers implementation of the organisation’s occupational health and safety policies, procedures and programs by those with supervisory responsibilities, to meet occupational health and safety standards.
6. VBQU370 Work within the current industrial relations climate
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to examine and apply the industrial relations laws, practices and procedures required to work within a Justice environment.
7. PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
This unit covers the ethical conduct required of those in public service and the responsibility to encourage ethical conduct in others and colleagues or supervised staff. It includes contributing to an ethical public sector workplace and participating in ethical decision making.
8. VBQU372 Apply oral and written communication skills in a justice environment
This unit covers the development and application of oral and written communication skills required within the justice environment.
9. VBQU373 Implement the mediation process in a justice environment
This unit covers the competency required to communicate and develop skills required for the mediation process and to assist clients in their roles and responsibilities in the mediation process.
10. VBQU374 Apply principles and practices of management and leadership in a justice environment
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to deal effectively with the issues of management in a justice environment. It includes the theories, principles and practices of management.
11. PUAPOLIV002A Conduct police investigations
This unit covers the competency required to apply police investigation processes in accordance with jurisdictional law, policies and procedures.
12. VBQU379 Apply policing principles and practices in a justice environment
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify and apply the structure, function and role of policing in the criminal justice community. It also includes the investigation and implementation of appropriate policing strategies and processes to deal with drugs and intoxicated persons, cultural diversity; and work with people with special needs and psychological disorders.
13. VBQM390 Criminal law in a justice environment
The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop an in-depth knowledge of aspects of criminal law relevant to a person working in the justice field.
14. VBQM391 Criminology
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the study of crime, substantive areas of offending behaviour, and the implications of criminological knowledge for policy formulation and crime prevention strategy.
15. VBQU380 Apply psychological concepts and principles within a justice environment
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to analyse the psychotherapies relevant to identify and address issues related to offenders and victims within the criminal justice system.
It also includes the skills and knowledge required to implement counselling strategies and processes evaluate psychological disorders prevalent amongst the offender population and rehabilitate and divert the client group from reoffending.
16. VBQU381 Work with culturally diverse clients in a justice environment
This unit provides the knowledge on the origins and nature of Australia’s multicultural society and the skills to work with culturally diverse clients, and develop attitudinal change and empathy with multiculturalism.
17. CHCCM4B Promote high quality case management
Disseminating information and providing advice on practice issues relating to case management.
18. BSBMGT602A Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans
This unit covers the second stage of the strategic planning process. It involves confirmation of strategic direction, the development of detailed objectives and strategies, and the creation of measures and criteria to evaluate progress towards those objectives.
19. VBQU382 Formulate and apply crime prevention strategies
This unit covers the competency required to formulate and apply crime prevention strategies in the criminal justice context.
20. VBQM392 Sociology
This module explores the nature and development of Australian society, the major forces and historical events that have shaped Australian society, the nature and experience of inequality, the power structures and processes that influence and maintain inequality and some of the major theories that explain why our society operates this way.
21. VBQU383 Plan and organise human resource in the justice environment
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to recruit and select staff within the framework of existing human or staffing resource plans or policies in the justice environment.
22. VBQU384 Implement human rights principles in a justice environment
This unit covers the specific knowledge and skills on human rights required for the prescription of legal advocacy and enforcement of human rights within justice framework.
23. VBQU385 Arrange legal representation for a criminal justice client
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to refer clients to private lawyers, legal aid, pro bono legal assistance schemes and community legal centres.
It includes an analysis of the role of Legal Aid, an explanation of the operation of specialist and generalist Community Legal Centres and an overview of pro bono assistance schemes. It also includes an analysis of lawyers’ ethics and the procedures for making a complaint against a lawyer.
24. BSBMGT609A Manage risk
This unit covers the development, implementation and evaluation of a risk management plan for the organisation. It incorporates an assessment of all potential risks facing the organisation and the development of strategies and plans to mitigate all risk situations through elimination, isolation or protection.
25. VBQU386 Provide support/supervision to young offenders within a youth justice framework
This unit covers the competency required to apply juvenile law, procedures and structures within a youth justice context.








