Diploma
This course will no longer be offered from 2021.
The Diploma in Prosecution and Advocacy will provide students with the legal knowledge and skills to conduct defended criminal proceedings by one party against another in the criminal justice system, with a focus on: the discretion of the prosecutor in investigation, charging and plea negotiation, case analysis, interviewing witnesses, and negotiation, as well as other aspects of case handling and courtroom advocacy. A student will develop the necessary skills to make representations to plead a case, to argue and persuade on behalf of client or organisation.
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures) which includes:
(a) completed Australian senior secondary studies; or
(b) completed overseas secondary qualifications or tertiary qualifications deemed equivalent to Australian qualifications; or
(c) completed Australian post-secondary or tertiary qualifications; or
(d) completed an approved admission scheme or pathway; or
(e) satisfied the requirements of an approved inter-institution agreement; or
(f) satisfied any additional requirements and/or selection criteria prescribed for particular courses; or
(g) obtained other equivalent qualifications and/or vocational experience; or
(h) satisfied the requirements for non-standard admission.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
This course is applicable to residential tenancy's, legal service employees who are likely to prosecute in the following areas: municipal and regional councils, National Parks and Wildlife, Department of Agriculture, Health care industry, Department of Human Services, Department of Education, Transport, Aboriginal Affairs and target individual Schools and other large organisations and private companies.