2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

Subject Details I 153
Aims & Objectives
To provide students with underpinning skillsto solve basic mathematical problems
relating to the design, documentation and construction of low rise residential buildings.
Content
Algebra.
Solid geometry.
Trigonometry.
Proportions.
Interpolation.
Graphing.
Vectors.
Introduction to financial calculations.
ABC128 Building Studio 4
50 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To assist students in problem solving and the integration of the theoretical content to
the workplace, as well as to obtain work experience related skills. Successful
completion ofthis module credits 5 days towards the Practical Experience Module.
ABC129 Building Studio 5
50 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To assist students in problem solving and the integration oftheoretical contentto the
workplace, as well asto obtain work experience related skills. Successful completion
ofthis module credits 5 days towards the practical Experience Module.
ABD209
Research Skills
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
The purpose ofthis module isto develop the participant's ability to:
Use and interpret research terminology and procedures.
Logically explain and justify courses of action which maybe taken in the research
process.
Provide balanced, well considered argument for conclusions drawn from research
findings.
On completion ofthis module, the participant will be able to:
Define a research topic that is possible to research given time, budget, ethics and
individual participantskills.
Prepare written background on the research topic chosen.
Select research methodls) forthe topic and justify the choice of methodls).
Expound sound practicesforthe design of data collection instruments and
critically evaluate data collection instruments.
Edit and analyse data thoroughly and interpret findings.
Analyse and evaluate research 'reports' and comments on their appropriateness
for different purposes.
Content
Research in Context.
Defining a Topic.
Research Methodologies.
Quality Issues in Research.
Populations and Sampling.
Analysis.
Content
Report Writing.
Research in Context.
Defining a Topic.
Research Methodologies.
Quality Issues in Research.
Populations and Sampling.
Analysis.
Report Writing.
ABD500
54 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Workstation duties.
OHS terminology.
Personal protection.
Workplace hazards.
Hierarchy of control.
Occupational Health and Safety
Workplace arrangement for resolution of safety issues.
ABD501 Occupational Hygiene 1
36 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Examination of common occupational hazards:
Personal protection.
Effects on human health of exposure to hazards.
Measurement of hazards.
ABD502
18 Hours· Hawthorn. Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Rehabilitation and Workers
Compensation 1
Development of emloyers liability from Common Law to specific Workers
Compensation legislation.
Employers liability for compensation under Workers Compensation legisliation.
Principles of rehabilitation as they apply to workers experiencing work related
illness or injury.
Role of rehabilitation in the Workers Compensation system.
Process for resolving disputes in Workers Compensation.
ABD503
Hazardous Substances
27 Hours· Hawthorn· Prerequisite: ABD500 DHS Fundamentals and ABD501
Occupational Hygiene 1
Content
Physical Properties and toxic effects of chemicals.
Precautions necessary when dealing with hazardous substances.
Correct labelling of hazardous substances.
The hierarchy of control to limit exposure to hazardous substances generated
during industrial processes.
ABD504
18 Hours. Hawthorn. Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Occupational Health and Safety
Law
Sources of Law in Australia; the role of legislation and the courts in the workplace as
applied to Ocupational Health and Safety.
ABD505
36 Hours. Hawthorn. Prerequisite: Nil
Workplace Health-Human Body
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002