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Course in Recognising and Responding to Sexual Violence (Online)

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RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This online course develops practical skills to recognise experiences of sexual violence and provide appropriate, trauma-informed responses to survivors. You’ll learn to identify signs and impacts of sexual violence, respond safely and ethically, and connect people with support pathways. Designed for professionals who may encounter disclosures in community or workplace settings, this short vocational course is delivered part-time over 15 weeks in social care and community services.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply trauma-informed recognition and response skills in roles where sensitive disclosures may occur, including community services, education support, youth and family services, health and wellbeing programs, and frontline client-facing work. The course supports safer practice, improved referral and support pathways, and stronger organisational responses to sexual violence. It is suited to practitioners seeking focused upskilling in social care and community services. Preparing graduates for psychology-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Part-time 15 weeks weeks

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Online

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C0052

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

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20% of tuition fees

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