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Subject Details I 155<br />
Heat balance equation and its application to examine thermal stresses.<br />
Optimising the integration <strong>of</strong> controls and displays within the human machine<br />
system.<br />
Job design structure and the extent to which ergonomics impacts on this<br />
structure.<br />
ABD701<br />
18 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Fire Industry Awareness<br />
Provides students with an overview <strong>of</strong>the fire industry regarding activities,<br />
occupational groups, and the relationships between authorities and industry bodies.<br />
ABD702<br />
Fire Characteristics<br />
18 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil. Corequisites: ABD707<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Provides the participant with basic knowledge and skills in relation tothe behaviour <strong>of</strong><br />
fire including the necessary conditions for fire to occur, the combustion process and<br />
how to select and use a fire extinguisher.<br />
ABD703<br />
27 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> Buildings: Structure<br />
and Materials<br />
Provides the participant with the principles <strong>of</strong> structure, structural elements and<br />
systems and common construction materials.<br />
ABD704<br />
Building Plans<br />
9 nominal hours. Prerequisite: ABD703<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Provides the participant with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret building<br />
plans, particularly in relation to fire safety features and building services.<br />
ABD705<br />
Fire Protection Systems<br />
36 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: ABD702, ABD704<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Provides the participant with knowledge <strong>of</strong>fire protection services and systems.<br />
ABD706<br />
Fire Hazards in Buildings<br />
54 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: ABD70Z ABD704<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Provides the participant with the skills and knowledge to recognise fire hazards in<br />
buildings <strong>of</strong> various occupancy type.<br />
ABD707<br />
18 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Hazardous Materials<br />
Provides the participant with an understanding <strong>of</strong> hazards, the health effects <strong>of</strong><br />
chemical substances, and procedures for safe work practices.<br />
ABD708<br />
27 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Occupational Health and Safety<br />
Provides the participant with an overview <strong>of</strong> occupational health and safety<br />
requirements, including hazards in the workplace.<br />
ABD709<br />
Mathematics A<br />
27 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to solve mathematical<br />
problems in the workplace.<br />
Content<br />
This module is a compilation <strong>of</strong>the following modules developed by ACTRAC National<br />
Vocational Mathematics Curriculum Project:<br />
AAB100 Fractions and Decimals.<br />
AAB101 Ratio, Proportion and Percent.<br />
AAB102 Measurement and Mensuration.<br />
AAB111 Introduction to Algebra.<br />
AABl12 Transporting and Evaluating Formulae.<br />
ABD710<br />
Workplace Project<br />
96 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: (Or Corequisitesj: AB0701, ABD702, ABD708,<br />
NCS004.<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Provides participants with knowledge <strong>of</strong> the scope and structure <strong>of</strong> sectors <strong>of</strong> the fire<br />
industry, and experience in the work situation, in particular the demands <strong>of</strong> the work<br />
environment.<br />
ABD711<br />
36 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Human Behaviour in Fire Incidents<br />
Provides participants with an understanding <strong>of</strong> human behaviour during fire and<br />
emergency situations, including contributory factors.<br />
ABD712<br />
Building Legislation<br />
54 nominal hours. Prerequisite: ABD704<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Provides participants with the basic knowledge and skills required to use and interpret<br />
the Building Code <strong>of</strong> Australia, the Building Acts and relevant state building legislation.<br />
ABD713<br />
Mathematics B<br />
27 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: ABD709<br />
Aims & Objectives<br />
Provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to solve mathematical<br />
problems in the workplace.<br />
Content<br />
This module is a compilation <strong>of</strong>the following modules developed by ACTRAC National<br />
Vocational Mathematics Curriculum Project:<br />
AABl13 Polynomials.<br />
AAB114 Straight Line Geometry.<br />
AAB115 Indices.<br />
AABl16 Functions and Their Graphs.<br />
AABl18 Exponents and Logarithms.<br />
AAB126 Introduction to Trigonometry.<br />
AAB128 Trigonometry <strong>of</strong> Oblique Triangles.<br />
AAB236 Introduction to Vectors.<br />
ABD714<br />
54 nominal hours· Prerequisite: Nil<br />
Content<br />
Kinetic particle model <strong>of</strong> matter.<br />
Chemical Principles<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Technology I <strong>TAFE</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>2002</strong>
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