2001 Swinburne Undergraduate and TAFE Course Guide

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Applied and Industrial Sciences – TAFE Biological/Chemical Sciences Environmental Management Food Technology Course title Diploma of Applied Science (Biological Sciences) Diploma of Applied Science (Chemical Sciences) Duration Two years full-time or equivalent part-time. Location Hawthorn. Entry requirements Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or mature age. Applicants without these prerequisites may be able to undertake introductory modules. Application procedure VTAC (full-time) or direct to Swinburne for parttime and mid-year intake. VTAC codes: 77721 (Biological) 77731 (Chemical) Course overview This course provides specialised education and training for scientific laboratory support staff encompassing a wide range of skills, techniques and processes so graduates are competent to meet the technological and administrative demands of a changing workforce in the science and food industries. Biological Sciences stream: a range of specialist areas that include: biotechnology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and zoology. Chemical Laboratory stream: skills in chemical analysis using a range of chemical instrumentation techniques. Course title Diploma in Environmental Management Duration Two years full-time or equivalent part-time. Location Hawthorn. Entry requirements Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, preferably with a science or technology background. Mature age entry is also available. Application procedure VTAC (full-time) or direct to Swinburne for parttime and mid-year intake. VTAC code: 77741 Course overview The course includes methods of minimising, managing and re-using industrial and domestic by-products with regard to the environment, thus enabling graduates to advise management on their legislative duties. Major studies include: environmental law, planning for emergencies, ecologically sustained development, cleaner production, environmental management. Career opportunities The EPA, local councils, chemical companies, waste treatment and recycling company. Successful completion of the diploma may also allow articulation into Swinburne’s Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health Management) with ‘advanced standing’. Course title Certificate IV in Food Technology Duration One year full-time or equivalent part-time. Location Hawthorn. Entry requirements Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or mature age. Application procedure VTAC (full-time) or direct to Swinburne for parttime and mid-year intake. VTAC code: 77011 Course overview This course prepares students for positions in the Food Technology/Processing industry and aims to train them to carry out duties and tasks of a paraprofessional food-processing technologist. Major studies include: microbiology, nutrition, hygiene and sanitation, food packaging, food biology, waste management. Career opportunities Supervisory and administrative positions in food processing and food technology industries. Further information Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries) Industrial Science Department Tel: (03) 9214 5161 Applied and Industrial Sciences – TAFE Career opportunities Senior scientific laboratory support staff, laboratory technicians, technical officers, or laboratory managers. Further information Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries) Industrial Science Department Tel: (03) 9214 5161 Further information Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries) Industrial Science Department Tel: (03) 9214 5161 21
Forensic Science Horticulture Applied and Industrial Sciences – TAFE Course title Certificate IV in Forensic Science Duration One year full-time or equivalent part-time. Location Hawthorn. Entry requirements Students should be able to demonstrate communication and mathematical skills. Students without these skills should complete appropriate modules with the first semester of study. All students may have to attend an interview. Application procedure VTAC and direct to Swinburne. VTAC code: 77861 Course overview The course aims to provide formal education for persons working or intending to work in areas related to the forensic science industry. Major studies include: laboratory mathematics, chemistry, statistics, biology, physics, human anatomy and physiology, legal studies. Career opportunities Entry level positions into the forensic science industry. Positions are not guaranteed. Successful completion of the course may also allow Pathways to one of Swinburne’s diploma or degree programs. Further information Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries) Industrial Science Department Tel: (03) 9214 5161 Course title Diploma in Horticulture Certificate IV in Horticulture Certificate IV in Horticulture (Landscape) Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape) – Apprenticeship Certificate III in Horticulture (Nursery) – Apprenticeship Certificate III in Horticulture (Floriculture) – Apprenticeship Certificate II in Horticulture – Traineeship Certificate I in Horticulture – Pre-Apprenticeship Duration Diploma: two years full-time or equivalent parttime. Certificate IV: three to four years part-time. Certificate III: three years part-time. Certificate II: six months full-time. Certificate I: six weeks full-time (includes one week job placement). Location Wantirna. Entry requirements Diploma/Certificate IV (full-time): satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or mature age. Part-time students need to demonstrate competent literacy and numeracy skills and a commitment to the horticulture industry. Certificate III: must be over 15 years or over, have appropriate numeracy and literacy skills and have secured full or part-time employment as an apprentice in the horticulture industry. Certificate II: must be over 15 years or over, have appropriate numeracy and literacy skills and have secured full or part-time employment as a trainee in the horticulture industry. Certificate III: based on the industry identified Horticulture Training Package competencies, it aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to operate successfully at trade level in nursery, flower-growing and landscape industry. Major studies include: weed control, pest and disease control, irrigation system maintenance. Certificate II: aims to develop appropriate knowledge and skills, which can enable a trainee to perform workplace tasks to specified standards and conditions. Major studies include: treat weeds, treat pests and diseases, operate equipment and machinery, maintain drainage systems, propagation. Certificate I: This course aims to prepare preemployment students with the basic skills and knowledge required to work as an apprentice or trainee in the horticulture industry. Major studies include: turf care, planted area care, nursery plant care. Career opportunities Depending on the level of academic achievement, employment may be sought in the areas of garden design and property maintenance, landscape design and construction, retail/wholesale plant nursery operations, and related horticultural businesses. Further information Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries) Horticulture and Environmental Sciences Department Tel: (03) 9210 1234 Certificate I: Year 10 is preferred or experience in the horticulture industry. Applicants must be 15 years or over. Application procedure VTAC (Diploma full-time) or direct to Swinburne for part-time, or certificates. VTAC code: 71311 Course overview Diploma/Certificate IV: aims to provide students with the essential knowledge and skills required to operate at a professional level in the nursery, landscape, parks and gardens or floriculture industry. Major studies include: plant health, irrigation, drainage, plant identification and culture and water treatment systems, landscape structures and features, controlled growing environments, estimates, quotes and tenders, business operations. 22
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