To purchase this micro-credential
Visit the website PDC144327 U-BEACH Introduction to Beach Accessibility and complete the following steps:
- Go to “How to Apply”
- Add this micro-credential (and others) to a shopping cart 🛒
- Login or establish your account if you don’t already have one
Micro-credential Summary:
The U-BEACH Introduction to Beach Accessibility micro-credential has been co-designed by health professionals and people with lived experience. You will explore 10 evidence-based modules which cover topics in safe beach access and the use of widely available beach mobility equipment. Offering benefits for certification, and CPD, this micro-credential has real-world learning activities for you to undertake which explore disability diversity and the importance of equal beach access for everyone. The micro-credential outlines foundational principles (accessibility, communication, safety considerations, manual handling) and demonstrates the safe use of widely available beach mobility equipment (beach pathways, beach walking aids, beach wheelchairs). Each module includes videos, written guidelines, and links to useful resources.
This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe how to create a communication-friendly environment for people with disability visiting the beach
- Outline strategies to stay safe on accessible beaches (i.e., beach safety for people with disability and managing risks associated with manual handling tasks)
- Identify widely available beach accessibility equipment and how it may be accessed for community use (e.g., accessible beach directory, NDIS, community hire)
- Recognise how to safely assist people with disability with their movement at the beach
- Compare features and safe use of widely available beach mobility equipment (e.g., beach pathway, sand adapted crutches, beach four wheeled walker, sand wheelchair, water wheelchair)
- Reflect on how you may support people with disability to participate in beach-based activities in your local community.
Assessment: Online Quiz
Fee: $55
Duration: 4 hours
Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.
There are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this micro-credential, however, it is designed for anyone wishing to understand the safe use of beach mobility equipment.
You do not have to be a CQUniversity student to undertake this micro-credential.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au
Micro-credential Summary:
This micro-credential will provide you with a broad overview of disaster management in the corrections setting. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of appropriate response strategies, effective communication and risk management approaches which are all essential elements in effective disaster management. You will learn how to apply a strengths-based approach in the preparation and management of disasters as they occur and reflect on your role in the corrections setting during these events. Case studies from disasters will be presented demonstrating the impact these events have on our communities and government authorities both during the disaster and the long-term effects.
This micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify effective disaster management communication strategies internal and external to the organisation.
- Identify appropriate risk mitigation and risk management strategies in disaster preparation and management.
- Apply a strengths-based approach to build on existing knowledge in preparing for and managing disasters.
- Apply elements of effective disaster management to your role in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters..
Assessment: Online Quiz, Reflection Activity
Fee: Free
Duration: 10 hours
Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis. This micro-credential is designed for staff working in the Corrections setting.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a Digital Badge and a Certificate of Completion
Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au
To purchase this micro-credential
Visit the website Fundamentals of Disaster Management: Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery and complete the following steps:
- Go to “How to Apply”
- Add this micro-credential (and others) to a shopping cart 🛒
- Login or establish your account if you don’t already have one
Micro-credential Summary:
Disaster events are increasing in severity and frequency and have become a commonplace disruption for many of our global and local communities. The impact of disaster events can have a lasting effect, and as individuals and communities, we each have a
role to play in preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from such events. This online micro-credential introduces you to the fundamental concepts and frameworks that underpin emergency and disaster management and assists you in identifying
the characteristics of natural and human-caused hazards and the key principles of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the characteristics of natural and human-caused hazards and vulnerabilities particular to global, regional and national emergency and disaster contexts
- Explain the principles of Emergency and Disaster Management using the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery (PPRR) model.
Assessment: Online Quiz
Fee: $90
Duration: 4 hours
Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
This micro-credential provides Professional Development for Business Professionals.
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion
Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au
To purchase this micro-credential
Visit the website Chemical Hazard Awareness and complete the following steps:
- Go to “How to Apply”
- Add this micro-credential (and others) to a shopping cart 🛒
- Login or establish your account if you don’t already have one
Micro-credential Summary:
This online micro-credential provides an overview of hazardous chemicals including the correct identification, labeling, safe handling, storage, and requirements for documentation in the workplace. The requirements for using Safety Data Sheets are
described to reinforce the responsibility of both individual and employer to prevent chemical injuries in the workplace.
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Learning Outcomes:
- Define what constitutes a hazardous chemical
- Understand the purpose, use, and requirements of Safety Data Sheets in the workplace
- Describe the emergency equipment required in chemical storage areas
- Outline requirements for the safe disposal of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Assessment: Online Quiz
Fee: $45
Duration: 2 hours
CPD Hours: 2 hours
Intakes: Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.
Study Mode: Online
Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au