Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Services (GC-HHS) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Graduates of the course will have the following attributes. They should:

• be practically grounded and socially responsible
• be distinguished by their broad outlook and openness to different perspectives
• have well-developed research and reasoning skills that equip them to be influential citizens with high leadership potential
• have the ability to engage with national and global issues
• show awareness of the social and cultural diversity in communities and be able to work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• demonstrate high levels of self-awareness and value their personal integrity and well-being
• have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline and skills in examining issues with multiple disciplinary perspectives
• be critical, creative thinkers with strong reasoning skills
• apply knowledge, information and research skills to complex problems in a range of contexts
• be effective oral and written communicators
• be entrepreneurial and innovative thought-leaders
• bring research and inquiry skills to challenges in their workplaces and communities
• be lifelong learners who generate bold and novel ideas by critically evaluating alternative possibilities and viewpoints
• have high regard for human rights, social inclusion, ethics and the environment
• have an understanding of and deep respect for Indigenous knowledge, culture and values