TAFE Queensland Gold Coast
10971NAT Certificate IV in Justice Studies
Course Description
Increase your knowledge and gain powerful specialised skills in criminal 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 Force 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 a multitude of crime, justice and legal related roles. You will also develop a solid foundation for further study.
At TAFE Queensland we believe in providing quality pathways to further education opportunities. Give yourself the best chance to continue to advance your career with further study options that will open up more exciting employment opportunities in the world of justice or legal services.
Timetable Information
This program is offered via face to face delivery for 4 Terms at the Robina campus.
Class Times:
Location: 8:30am – 3:00pm Robina Campus
Address: 94 Laver Drive, Robina Qld 4226
Cost: $3,170.00
First day: Meet in the Ground Floor Foyer
Selection Criteria
This program is offered to Year 10 and 11 students currently enrolled in and attending a State, Private or Independent School in Queensland.
BYOD – Bring Your Own Device
The Robina campus is be a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campus. The campus’s dynamic and flexible learning environments have been designed to encourage collaboration and interactivity through the use of portable devices such as laptops and tablets. BYOD will also encourage a reduction in paper usage and help reduce our carbon footprint, and well as help bridge the gap between on-campus and at-home learning, and enhance your customisation and personalisation experience.
To get the best education experience, your BYOD device will need to meet the following minimum requirements:
• portable device running Windows 10 or later (or MacOS 11 or later)
• access to a webcam and headset with microphone
• access to an up-to-date version of Google Chrome
• access to Microsoft Office software
• access to a reliable high-speed broadband internet connection when at home.
You can use your BYOD device to access:
• video and audio recordings
• digital learning resources
• complete online assessments
• participate in classroom discussions via online communication tools.
BYOD portal
In order to help students get the tools they need for learning, TAFE Queensland has partnered with JB Hi-Fi Solutions to offer our students a great range of specialised high-performance devices and accessories via the BYOD Portal. Devices available on the portal include discounted pricing, packaging, and extra inclusions such as extended warranties, software licences and fast-tracked repairs.
Visit the BYOD portal to check out the latest offers.
Resources
You will need to have the following:
• Closed-in shoes
• Long pants black/dark coloured
• Polo or black/dark coloured t-shirt
• Laptop
• Stationery such as pens, pencils, notebook and eraser (general stationery).
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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Adobe Flash Player.
Campus Facilities
Leading the way as a sustainable vocational institution in Australia, our Robina campus will ensure that sustainability is embedded into every aspect of campus operations including campus design, course curriculum and student life.
The Robina campus is not just be a place of learning for our students, but a place for the community to come together. Students will practise their new-found skills, connecting with the local community at our live training facilities.
Facilities and Services
• Customer Service Centre
• Fitness Centre
• Rooftop restaurant
• Coffee Shop.
• Conference and banquet centre
• Beauty and Hair services
Parking and Public Transport
ON CAMPUS CAR PARKING
Students and staff can only park in one of the dedicated 198 TAFE Queensland car park spaces. The car park is shared with other organisations (Metricon and a Medical Centre) and is managed by an external contractor and registration recognition technology system will be in place.
Please note that the contractor will issue fines for staff and student cars and motorcycles parked in non TAFE Queensland parking spaces and also if a vehicle is not registered to park in a TAFE Queensland space.
YOU NEED TO BE REGISTERED FOR FREE PARKING
Your privacy is important and only your registration details for the purposes of registration recognition technology will be shared with the car park contractor.
Electric Car Recharging Spots
There are 10 EV Charging Spots on campus for use by students, staff and visitors.
Off Campus Car Parking
Street parking is limited and adherence to time restrictions is critical to avoid parking fines(administered by the Gold Coast City council).
CBUS Stadium is offering student/staff parking under the VUE Building for $5 per day payable on entry. This carpark is approximately a 10 minute walk from the campus.
Train and Bus Travel
The Robina Train Station is a short walk (less than 5 minutes) from the Robina Campus. There are multiple bus routes stopping at the Station and also at the Robina Town Centre which is less than a kilometre away.
Gold Coast City Council Interactive Active Travel Maps
An active travel app will be available by the time the campus opens. The QR Code for this will be displayed at the campus.
Active Travel Reward System
Stay tuned for details of the Active Travel Reward System – register your arrival on campus each day by bike, walking or public transport to accumulate your tokens to redeem products or discounts at the Seedpod Café.
LIME Bikes
From July you will be able to sign up with LIME Bikes (hiring system) using a QR Code. Sign up with your TAFE Queensland email address to receive a 20% discount on rides.
Course Fees
This is a non-VET in School (VETiS) funded program. It is a full fee for service course and payment plans are available for all courses with fees over $500.00. The payment plan will then be set up on a fortnightly direct debit scheme, over the duration of the course. Alternatively, you can also pay your fees in full at the time of enrolment.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this brochure is to be read in conjunction with the course information found on our website www.tafeqld.edu.au
Contact Us
Enrolment and Course Enquiries
Email: Schools.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au
Phone: (07) 5581 8810
Attendance/ Absences
Email: SchoolAbsentees.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au
