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144 I Subject Details
Content
This subjectfocusse~ on understanding the roles and responsibilities of a learner in a
forrnallearning environrnent, and the use ofa range of learning strategies and
resources.
14016NSW ASF3 Reading and Writing
1 DO nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Reading a procedural text, an inforrnation text, a narrative text, a persuasive text and a
forrnalletter. Writing a report, a discussion, a formal letter, completing forms and
preparing relevant documentation for employment.
14017NSW AOF2 Reading and Writing
100 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Nil
Content
This subject focusses on reading an instructional text, an information text, an informal
letter and a narrative text, completing a form, writing a short recount and a short
opinion text.
14018NSW AOFI Reading and Writing
100 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Ni1
Aims & Objectives
This subject focusses on reading social sight signs, simple written instructions and
information text, writing a short description and recount, and completing a simple form.
2.28 Wildfire Behaviour 2
3D nominal Hours - Prerequisite: 1.12A
Aims & Objectives
The purpose ofthis module is to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills
to:
Describe the effect of fuel, weather and topography on fire behaviour.
Explain likely fire behaviour.
2.29 Wildfire Suppression 2
40 nominal hours -20 hours of instruction and 20 hours of supervised activity and/or
self-study. - Prerequisite: 1.09 or VBB343, 1. 12B, 2.28
Aims & Objectives
To provide the participant with the knowledge and skills to:
Participate in the attack and mop up of a small wildfire.
Identify likely hazards and protect self from injury.
8395B
3D nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Financial Sales Skills
Explain selling process within a financial services context.
Perform financial selling activities appropriately.
Discuss the concept of lead product selling and its application.
Develop effective business support strategies to facilitate selling activities in a
financial business.
8395D
50 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Personal Financial Management
The purpose of this module is to enable learners to develop the skills, knowledge and
attitude to best manage personal finance -from commencement of employmentto
retirement and beyond -so as to gain maximum benefit from available income while
minimising the associated risks.
Content
Describe why personal financial goals are necessary to cater for future financial
needs.
Develop personal financial plans by systematically planning the distribution of
income between savings and consumption.
Explain the background for borrowing money, and the procedures consumers need
tofollowwhen doing so.
Identify the differences between the main types of consumer finance.
Explain the various types of insurance cover available and show how they can be
utilised to minimise personal risks.
Explain the fundamental principles associated with developing an investment
strategy.
Explain howto implement an investment strategy using the stockmarket (equities)
and/or the residential housing market.
Explain, in broad terms, how the taxation system in Australia operates.
Explain the benefits oftaxation planning as part of an overall personal financial
strategy.
Explain the role of superannuation in the financial planning process.
Analyse, in broad terms, the considerations that need to be borne in mind when
planning and/or preparing retirement, and beyond.
8659C
Advertising Agency Management
54 nominal hours - Prahran - Prerequisite: Nil- Corequisites: Nil
A subject in the Graduate Certificate in Advertising
Aims & Objectives
This module is designed to enable learners to develop knowledge, skills andattitudes
required to manage an Advertising, Media or Creative Agency.
On successful completion ofthis module students will be able to:
Identify and critique structural requirements for varying turnovers and functional
designs of agencies.
Identify and apply the key financial indicators used to measure agency
performance.
Develop and demonstrate staff recruitment, succession planning, training and
remuneration policies.
Develop business plans for (a) a Full Service, (bl Media Buying and (c) a Creative
Boutique agency.
Assess the effect of internal and external regulation within the advertising and
promotions industry.
Content
Structure, output, cashflow and performance of full service, boutique, media and
creative agencies.
Ethics and relationships to clients, new business Pitches, regulators, the
promotions industry and suppliers.
Options for agency remuneration, and the financial effect of these decisions on
cash flow.
Understanding client/agency contracts.
Management costing and recording models.
Staff management: recruitment, qualifications, remuneration, work-load planning,
staff opinion surveys.
Industry regulation, self regulation, statutory and industry bodies.
Strategic planning as a managementtool.
Explanation of self regulatory influences: AANA, ACA, AFf'{s Code of Ethics.
8659D
Adverting Creative Processes
27 nominal hours - Prahran - Prerequisite: Nil- Corequisites: Nil
A subject in the Graduate Certificate in Advertising
Aims & Objectives
The purpose ofthis module isto enable leamers to develop creativeresponses and
presentations to advertising briefs and campaign requests.
On successful completion ofthis module learners will be able to:
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