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Bachelor of Health, Ageing and Community Services

Official Abbreviation BHACS
Course Type Undergraduate
Commencement Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
  • 4 Years Part-time
2007 UAI N/A
2007 OP N/A
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 48 or 96
Overview

The Bachelor of Health, Ageing and Community Services is multi-disciplinary and is designed to attract a broad range of health and community care workers from diverse health and community-related settings. The course aims to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills required to work effectively in health-related community settings and health care facilities. It aims to promote candidates' understanding of the societal contexts in which they work and their legal ethical responsibilities, and it aims to develop their skills of analysis and problem solving, as well as concepts and skills specific to different subject areas.

Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

A candidate must have professional experience of at least one year relevant to the course. There are two entry points. The entry point for each applicant is determined by recognition of prior education and training undertaken by candidates. Training courses, years of experience and formal studies are taken into account when granting entry.

Recognition of previous studies includes certificates and diplomas from TAFE institutes, and other registered education and training institutions in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.

Candidates possessing a one year qualification from an institution approved by the Faculty or other qualifications considered by the Faculty to be equivalent to one year will be required to complete a maximum of 16 units (96 cp).

Candidates possessing a two year qualification from an institution approved by the Faculty or other qualifications considered by the Faculty to be equivalent to two years will be required to complete a maximum of 8 units (48 cp).

Evidence in respect to previous experience and previous training and studies must be provided to determine entry eligibilty, and to support applications for advanced standing.
Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall have professional experience relevant to the award and:
(a) hold a one year qualification recognised by the school as suitable entry into the program, or equivalent; or
(b) hold a two year qualification recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the program or equivalent.
Generally it will be expected that candidates will have had at least one year’s experience.

2. Award of the Degree
(a) Candidates who meet course requirements listed under Rule 3. and who have not specialised shall be awarded the Bachelor of Health, Ageing and Community Services.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements under Rule 3. and who specialise shall be awarded the Bachelor of Health, Ageing and Community Services in one of the following: Aged Care; Community Care; Counselling Studies; Disability Care.
In order to meet specialisation requirements, candidates must complete at least 24 credit points in their area of specialisation.

3. Course Requirements
3.1. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) shall pass 96 credit points as specified in Rules 3.1.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) at least 24 credit points from Group 2;
(iii) not more than 48 credit points from Group 3.
3.2. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b) shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 3.2.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) at least 18 credit points from Group 2;
(iii) not more than 6 credit points in Group 3.

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4. Period of Candidature
4.1. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
4.2. For candidates admitted under Rule 18.1.(b) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.

5. Progres and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.

6. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points:
Group 1
HS 219; HSHM 212, 305, 349
Group 2
Stream: Aged Care
HS 218, 236, 250, 352, 458; HSCS 313; HSNS 333; or any other unit approved by the school.
Stream: Community Care
HS 236, 250, 458; HSCS 313; HSHM 301, 345, 366; PDAB 306; or any other unit approved by the school.
Stream: Counselling Studies
HSCS 416, 417, 418, 419; or any other unit approved by the school.
Stream: Disability Care
HS 218, 250, 368, 458; HSCS 313; PDAB 306; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 3
HS 218, 250, 236, 265, 322, 332, 352, 368, 458, 485; HSHM 200, 301, 311, 345, 366; HSNS 333; PDAB 202, 306; or any other unit approved by the school.

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Career Opportunities N/A
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

Pathway: Completion of the Bachelor degree provides a pathway into a range of Graduate Diploma and Master programs available from the School.
Honours None
Scholarships None
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