2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

108 I TAFE Courses I Health and Human Services
away from full-time study for at least one year). Applications are invited from
Aboriginies and Torres Strait Islanders Iplaces will be targeted for Indigenous
students). Persons from non-English speaking backgrounds are also encouraged to
apply.
Application procedure
Applicants should request an application form from the Department of Health,
Recreation and Human Services on 103) 9214 6863 IPrahran) , or 9213 6682
ICroydon).
Further information
Contact the Department of Health, Recreation and Human Services on:
103) 9213 6682lCroydon), or
103) 9214 6863lPrahran)
Email: tafessci@groupwise.swin.edu.au
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/socsci/
2407 ADC Certificate IV in Health Nursing
(Post Basic Study)
This post basic study is designed for registered nurses wishing to gain further
skills in acute nursing, psychiatric nursing, community health and substance abuse
and other selected modules.
Campus
Prahran; Croydon
Career opportunities
Improved employment opportunities in the health care industry.
Course duration
78 hours for each module 140 hours classroom, 38 hours clinical experience).
Structure
Structure varies across campuses and may involve a series of evening classes or
several full day sessions.
Course subjects
Maternity.
Alcohol & Other Substances.
Community Nursing.
Mental Health Nursing.
Diabetes Management.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse, Division 2.
Application procedure
Applicants should apply directly to the Department on 103) 9214 6863lPrahran)
or 9213 6682lCroydon)
Further information
Contact the Department of Health, Recreation and Human Services on:
103) 9214 6863 IPrahran), or
103) 9213 6682lCroydon)
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/socsci/
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
SOlD1893 Certificate III in Occupational
Health and Safety
SOlD1892 Certificate IV in Occupational
Health and Safety
SOlD1891 Diploma in Occupational Health
and Safety
This course teaches the skills and knowledge needed by occupational health and
safety personnel and by those whose work encompasses some parts of
occupational health and safety. It should meet the needs of business and industry.
Aims & Objectives
The course aims to give students:
A working knowledge of the current OHS Act, its regulations, Codes of
Practice and Advisory Standards.
A description of the consequences of exposure to health hazards at work.
An understanding of the skills required to recognise, evaluate and manage
health and safety hazards in the workplace.
An understanding of the skills required to administer various occupational
health and safety functions including health promotion, compensation,
rehabilitation, planning, policy development and ethics.
Campus
Hawthorn
Career opportunities
This course is recognised nationally. In general the Certificate III provides training
for line supervisors and safety representatives. The Certificate IV is aimed at
higher level supervisors, assistant safety officers or representatives. The Diploma
is suitable for lower to middle managers who have a major role in OHS.
Professional recognition
Successful completion of the Diploma plus five years appropriate experience is
required for admission to Member grade of the Safety Institute of Australia.
Graduates of the Diploma without the required experience may apply for the
Associate Grade of the Safety Institute.
Course duration
Certificate III: one year part-time.
Certificate IV: two years part-time.
Diploma: three years part-time.
Structure
These courses are offered on a part-time basis with most classes running in the
evenings. Single modules can also be studied.
The Certificate III is made up of 11 modules totalling 340 hours.
The Certificate IV is made up of 13 core modules totalling 380 hours and a variety
of electives totalling 250 hours.
Course subjects
Certificate 1/1
ABD500
NCSOO5
DHS Fundamentals
Dealing with conflict
ABD501 Occupational Hygiene 1
ABD502 Rehabilitation & Workers Compensation 1
ABD503
ABD504
Hazardous Substances
DHS Law
ABD506 Industrial Placement 1
NCSOO7
NCS015
ABD563
ABD505
Presenting Information
Presenting Reports
Management of Hazardous Substances
Workplace Health-Human Body
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