Certificate IV in Justice Studies

Program Overview

Certificate IV in Justice Studies (10971NAT)

Course Overview

This mid-level qualification in justice studies 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.

What You'll Study

• UNIT CODE: BSBLEG421
  • UNIT NAME: Apply understanding of the Australian legal system
  • 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 CODE: BSBXCM401
  • UNIT NAME: Apply communication strategies in the workplace
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.
• UNIT CODE: NAT
  • UNIT NAME: Provide information and referral advice on justice-related issues
  • Unit description:
• UNIT CODE: NAT
  • UNIT NAME: Prepare documentation for court proceedings
  • Unit description:
  • Pre-requisite unit: NAT
• UNIT CODE: NAT
  • UNIT NAME: Analyse social justice issues
  • Unit description:
  • Pre-requisite unit: BSBLEG413
• UNIT CODE: PSPREG033
  • UNIT NAME: Apply regulatory powers
  • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required when exercising regulation, monitoring, inspection and investigation powers under the organisation's enabling and other applicable legislation.

Elective Units

• Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield) / Online Virtual Classroom
  • UNIT CODE: BSBPEF402
    • UNIT NAME: Develop personal work priorities
    • 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 CODE: PSPETH007
    • UNIT NAME: Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
    • 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 CODE: PSPLEG006
    • UNIT NAME: Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
    • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to encourage colleagues in the workplace to comply with legislation.
  • UNIT CODE: PSPREG039
    • UNIT NAME: Gather information through interviews
    • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather information through interviews.
• Gold Coast
  • UNIT CODE: BSBPEF402
    • UNIT NAME: Develop personal work priorities
    • 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 CODE: PSPINV001
    • UNIT NAME: Plan and initiate an investigation
    • 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 CODE: PSPLEG006
    • UNIT NAME: Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
    • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to encourage colleagues in the workplace to comply with legislation.
  • UNIT CODE: PSPREG039
    • UNIT NAME: Gather information through interviews
    • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather information through interviews.
• Online self-directed
  • UNIT CODE: PSPETH007
    • UNIT NAME: Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
    • 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 CODE: PSPINV001
    • UNIT NAME: Plan and initiate an investigation
    • 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 CODE: PSPLEG006
    • UNIT NAME: Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
    • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to encourage colleagues in the workplace to comply with legislation.
  • UNIT CODE: PSPREG039
    • UNIT NAME: Gather information through interviews
    • Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather information through interviews.

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Online
• TAFE at School

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Gold Coast

Campus Study Options

• South Bank: On campus with some online
  • Online Time: 20%
  • On Campus Time: 80%
  • START DATE: 14 Jul 2025
  • DURATION: 6 months
  • Workload: Full time 2 days on campus plus 1 x Zoom session per week
  • WHAT YOU'LL PAY:
    • Subsidised: $1,560
    • Full fee: $5,630
• Bracken Ridge: On campus with some online
  • Online Time: 20%
  • On Campus Time: 80%
  • START DATE: 14 Jul 2025
  • DURATION: 6 months
  • Workload: Full time 2 days on campus plus 1 x Zoom session per week
  • WHAT YOU'LL PAY:
    • Subsidised: $1,560
    • Full fee: $5,630
• Robina: On campus with some online
  • Online Time: 20%
  • On Campus Time: 80%
  • START DATE: 14 Jul 2025
  • DURATION: 6 months
  • Workload: Full time 2.5 days per week
  • WHAT YOU'LL PAY:
    • Concession: $1,560
    • Subsidised: $1,560
    • Full fee: $5,630

Online Study Options

• Online virtual classroom
  • Online Time: 100%
  • On Campus Time: 0%
  • START DATE: 14 Jul 2025
  • DURATION: 1 year
  • Workload: Part time 2 nights per week
  • WHAT YOU'LL PAY:
    • Subsidised: $1,560
    • Full fee: $5,630
• Online self-directed
  • Online Time: 100%
  • On Campus Time: 0%
  • START DATE: 28 Jul 2025
  • DURATION: Average course duration up to 18 months
  • Workload: Part time up to 2 units per intake. 12 weeks per intake
  • WHAT YOU'LL PAY:
    • Subsidised: $1,560
    • Full fee: $5,630

TAFE at School Study Options

• South Bank: On campus with some online
  • Online Time: 20%
  • On Campus Time: 80%
  • START DATE: 14 Jul 2025
  • DURATION: 4 terms
  • Workload: Part time 1 day per week
  • WHAT YOU'LL PAY:
    • TAFE at School Full Fee: $4,250
• Robina: On Campus
  • Online Time: 0%
  • On Campus Time: 100%
  • START DATE: 18 Jul 2025
  • DURATION: 4 terms
  • Workload: Part time 1 day per week
  • WHAT YOU'LL PAY:
    • TAFE at School Full Fee: $3,170

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.

Important Information

• To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills subsidised price, you must:
  • be aged 15 years or over, and be no longer at school;
  • permanently reside in Queensland;
  • be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
  • not hold a certificate IV or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training; and
  • not be enrolled in another qualification, not including foundation skills training.

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.

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

• Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.