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Centre for Business Studies<br />

and Information<br />

<strong>Technology</strong><br />

written reports. Full-time students will be given<br />

opportunity for extra English tuition <strong>of</strong> up to 3<br />

hours per week<br />

Fees and Charges<br />

The College charges an enrolment fee based on<br />

the maximum contact hours for the enrolled<br />

units. The schedule is as follows:-<br />

Band 1 0 - 39 $30<br />

Band 2 40 - 79 $50<br />

Band 3 80 - 239 $140<br />

Band 4 240 - 359 $210<br />

Band 5 360 - 539 $310<br />

Band 6 540 - plus $390<br />

The Student Union also charges a fee which is<br />

compulsory.<br />

Course Structure<br />

Students are required to complete Stage 1 to<br />

obtain the Certificate in General Insurance and<br />

Stages 1 and 2 to obtain the Advanced Certificate<br />

in General Insurance. Stage 1 and 2 comprise 9<br />

units each.<br />

Course Codes<br />

Certificate <strong>of</strong> General Insurance<br />

BS101<br />

Advanced Certificate in General Insurance<br />

BS402<br />

Urut Names arid Codes<br />

Part-time Hours<br />

Prerequisite<br />

Stage f<br />

Introduction to Acct)unting CA5 11<br />

3 hrsx 17weeks = 51 nil<br />

Applied Business Communication CC220<br />

3hrsx 17weeks = 51<br />

nil<br />

Business Computer Applications 1 CC6ll<br />

2hrsx 17weeks = 34<br />

nil<br />

Business Law 1 CC516<br />

2hrsx 17weeks = 34<br />

nil<br />

Business Law 2 CC517<br />

2hrsx 17weeks = 34<br />

prior CC516<br />

Supervision Communication C1200<br />

2 hrs x 17 week5 = 34 prior CC220<br />

Personal Organisational Skills C1201<br />

2hrsx 17weeks = 34<br />

nil<br />

General Insurance Principles A CI 101<br />

2 hrs x 17 weeks = 34 nil<br />

Introduction to Insurance Classes CI102<br />

2 hrs x 17 weeks = 34 nil<br />

Stage 2<br />

Business Computer Applications 2 CC662<br />

2hrsx17weeks=34<br />

prior CC661<br />

Insurance Law CI204<br />

2 hrs x 17 weeks = 34 prior CC517<br />

Policy Content and Claims - l'roperty CI205<br />

2 hrs x 17 weeks = 34 prior C1101, CI102,<br />

CI204, CA511<br />

Policy Content and Claims - Liability CI206<br />

2hrsx 17weeks = 34 prior CI101, CI102,<br />

CI204, CA511<br />

Risk Assessment & Underwriting - Property CI207<br />

2hrsx 17weeks = 34 prior CIlO1, C1102,<br />

CI204, CA511<br />

Risk Assessment & Underwriting - Liability CI208<br />

2 hrs x 17 hn x 17 weeks = 34 prior CI101, CI102,<br />

CI204 & four property<br />

and liabiity units<br />

Insurance Operations CI2 10<br />

2hrsx 17weeks = 34<br />

prior CA511, CI101,<br />

CI102, CI204, CI209<br />

& four property and<br />

liabiity units<br />

Insurance Sales & Customer Service CI2 11<br />

2hrsx 17weeks = 34<br />

prior taken towards<br />

the end <strong>of</strong> the course<br />

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN<br />

MANAGEMENT<br />

D<br />

Course Aims<br />

To prepare middle managers and intending<br />

middle managers with knowledge, skills and<br />

attitudes to direct the managerial functions <strong>of</strong><br />

planning, leading, organising and controlling in<br />

a small business or medium to large scale<br />

organisation.<br />

Entrance Requirements<br />

The normal pre-requisite for entry into this<br />

course is the satisfactory completion <strong>of</strong> an<br />

approved course <strong>of</strong> study at Year 12 and at least<br />

2 years <strong>of</strong> industrial experience. Persons<br />

considered to be sufficiently mature and with<br />

relevant industrial experience, may be admitted<br />

without meeting the Year 12 requirement.<br />

Course Duration and Mode <strong>of</strong> Study<br />

The program consists <strong>of</strong> 7 semester units and 1<br />

two semester unit which will normally be<br />

completed over six months full-time or two years<br />

part-time basis. The College year is divided into<br />

two semesters, each <strong>of</strong> approximately 17 weeks.<br />

Attendance <strong>of</strong> 20 hours per week for full-time<br />

students or 6 hours per week for part-time<br />

stutlents is usual.<br />

Employment Prospects<br />

Industry and commerce report a shortage <strong>of</strong><br />

management graduates at this time. It is<br />

anticipated that this shortage will continue into<br />

the 1990's as industry attempts to cope with<br />

structural changes being imposed on it by federal<br />

and state governments.<br />

Industry Recognition<br />

Students and graduates will be able to register<br />

with the Australia Institute <strong>of</strong> Management (AIM).<br />

The course is favourably supported by other<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional bodies such as the Australian Society<br />

<strong>of</strong> Accountants and the National Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Accountants.

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