2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

110 I TAFE Courses I Health and Human Services
PARENT EDUCATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING
3222MDB Certificate in Parent Education
leadership Training
The course in Parent Education Leadership Training offers participants the
necessary practical and theoretical training to lead parenting groups or provide
services in parenting support and related areas.
Campus
Prahran
Career opportunities
Direct service provision workers in family support/parent program agencies.
Course duration
Ninety hours part-time study, plus ten hours field experience.
Structure
This course is offered in flexible learning mode. It consists of ninety hours of
university classtime and ten hours of field experience.
Course subjects
Group Dynamics
Formal and Informal Group Processes and Teachniques
Group Processes
Group functioning
Communication in Groups
Conflict in Groups
Developing effective Parent Groups
Family Structures
Family Dynamics
Family functioning
Parenting
Expectations of the Parenting Role
Vulnerable Families
Child and Adolescent Development
Parent Education Programs
Rationale for family support/parenting support
The role of the Parent Educator
Program Management and Principles
Program Knowledge
Currency of information and resources
Note: includes 10 hour co- leadership experience in industry setting
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. However, applicants are required to show
maturity and understanding in working with people.
Application procedure
Applicants should contact the Department of Child and Family Studies on (03)
92146863 to obtain an application form. Selection may involve an interview.
Further information
Contact the Department of Child and Family Studies on:
(03) 9214 6863 or (03) 9214 6822
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/csh/index.htm
PATIENT SERVICES
2303ADC
Certificate III in Health
(Patient Services)
The primary aim of the Certificate III in Health (Patient Services) is the multiskilling
of existing workers in the health industry. The course combines the
classification of cleaner, food services assistant, nursing attendant and orderly.
Campus
Prahran; Community Venue; Workplace Training
Career opportunities
Employment in the health care industry as patient services assistants.
Course duration
Nominal duration (240 hours) comprising on-the-job and off-the-job components.
Structure
Students must successfully demonstrate the learning outcomes of all core
modules and the selected electives.
Course subjects
Core modules
Workplace Communication
Workplace Team Effectiveness
Health Care Environment
Occupational Health and Safety
Elective modules
Food Service
Housekeeping
Detailed Cleaning
Directed Assistance
Patient Transport
Ward Services
Food Preparation
Records Management Principles
Office Equipment - Routine Tasks
Basic Operations - Word Processing
Basic Operation - Databases
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, however, experience in the health care
industry is preferred.
Application procedure
Applicants should apply directly to the Department of Health, Recreation and
Human Services, Level 4, Building PK, St John Street, Prahran, 3181. Telephone:
(03) 9214 6863.
Further information
Contact the Department of Health, Recreation and Human Services on:
Telephone: (03) 9214 6863
Email: tafessci@swin.edu.au
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/socsci/
SPORT & RECREATION
SR050199 Diploma in Sport and Recreation
VTAe code: 77991
This course aims to provide an accredited training program for people wishing to
pursue a career in Management and Administration in the sport and recreation
industry. This is a new training package, introduced in 2001. This course replaces
the previously delivered Diploma of Recreation (Administration).
Campus
Hawthorn
Career opportunities
Employment in the recreation industry. This diploma also offers an opportunity for
a Pathway to degree courses (subject to approval) in Recreation, Business &
Marketing, Tourism and Human Movement studies.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002