About the course and applying
What are the course entry requirements for 2024?
- 18 Years of age upon course commencement
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- A New Zealand citizen, you are eligible to apply for this course, however the NSW Police Website states that applicants must be an Australian citizen (by birth, naturalisation, or citizenship) or hold a current Australian Permanent Resident Visa (a Subclass 444 Special Category Visa is acceptable) to apply to join the NSW Police Force.
- To meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements, applicants not born in a Group 1 category country must have completed a CERT IV or higher in Australia. Alternatively, they can provide results from an IELTS test, or a similar assessment, with a minimum band score of 6.5 in each category. It is crucial that the IELTS test results are current, meaning they should be no more than two years old at the time of application submission.
Apply for the UCWE
- Select Undergraduate
- Select University certificate or diploma
- Apply to Charles Sturt
- Login using your Charles Sturt login details
- Start a new application and select Undergraduate
- Select the University Certificate in Workforce Essentials
What will I study?
Subject content
The UCWE will be self-paced with students completing 12 topics as follows:
- Communication
- Writing Documents
- Guiding Communication Towards Positive Outcomes
- Cultural Diversity
- Ethical Practices
- Legal Framework
- Crime and Policing
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Workplace Practices and Obligations
- Personal Resilience
- Technology
- Safe Driving
How will I study?
The UCWE is offered online only
- 4 weeks, online.
The UCWE is an 8-credit point subject, the Charles Sturt University Subject Policy states that a standard 8-credit point subject should require you to spend up to 140 - 160 hours engaged in the learning and teaching activities during the course duration.
Depending on a student’s experience with tertiary or other study the course may require up to 40 hours per week study, this study includes reading course content, revision, and exam preparation.
To submit your application, click here to apply for the UCWE.
You will require a computer or laptop to study the UCWE course, assessments cannot be undertaken on a mobile phone or device. Charles Sturt University also provides free software for enrolled students to download, install and use on your own computer/device whilst studying.
Recognition of Prior Learning will not be awarded for the UCWE with Charles Sturt University course.
Please note this course cannot be deferred.
How much will it cost?
- From the 1st of January 2023 the UCWE course fees for students will be $700 (please note, fees are subject to change)
- Students can elect to pay their fees either by upfront payment or FEE-HELP
Visit Study Assist for information about deferring fees via FEE-HELP and how the fees are repaid.
There is no loan fee for deferring this course.
