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Aims & Objectives
The purpose of this module is to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills
to:
Operate effectively in an environment with standard information technology
equipment.
Process information common to the fire industry.
Prepare correspondence and reports using word processing packages.
NMTS3.09 Workplace Trainer Category 1
36 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
The purpose of this module is to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills to
provide training in the workplace on a one-to-one basis, orto small groups oftrainees.
NMTS3.21 Introduction to Law
36 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
The purpose of this module isto provide the participant with the knowledge and skills
to:
Represent the fire industry in a court of law.
Present evidence in a court room in accordance with the rules of evidence for a
civil/criminal trial.
NMTS4.06 Fire Investigation: Legal
Procedures
• Prerequisite: NMTS4.05
Aims & Objectives
The purpose of this module is to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills to
be a competent witness in coronial, civil and criminal court proceedings relating to fires,
deaths and other emergency situations.
NMTS4.20 Fire Law
36 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: NMTS3.21
Aims & Objectives
The purpose ofthis module is to develop a basic understanding and knowledge ofthe
law as it relates to the provision of fire services.
NOS108
Records Handling
15 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil· Assessment: Assignments, Tests
Aims & Objectives
Provide the participant with the knowledge and skills to perform routine tasks in a
record management system.
NOS110
15 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Occupational Health and Safety
Follow OH & S policies and procedures in the workplace.
Content
Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.
Duty of Care.
Duties and responsibilities.
Consultative arrangements.
Role of OH & S organisations.
NOS116
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Keyboarding - Techniques and
Operations (Business)
Aims & Objectives
Provide the participant with skills in keyboard techniques and operation.
NOS118
10 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Computer Operations - Data
Retrieval (Business)
Provide the participant with the basic knowledge and skills to operate a computer,
access and retrieve computer data.
NOS119
30 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Work Environment
Provide the participant with an overview of the function and structure of business
organisations, the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the
impact of change in the work environment.
NOS124
50 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Accounting to Trial Balance
Provide the participant with the knowledge and skills to complete accounting processes
to trial balance, including petty cash and manual payroll.
NOS124
90 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Introduction to Accountancy (ESL)
Understanding and undertaking basic bookkeeping tasks, using a double entry system,
verifying and reconciling cash records, and establishing and maintaining a petty cash
system.
NOS139
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Meetings - Organisation
To provide the participant with knowledge and skills to plan for business meetings.
Content
Terminology.
Meeting.
Documentation.
Notice of meeting.
Agenda.
Minutes.
Teleconferencing.
Videoconferencing.
NOS140
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Vocational Placement
Provide the participant with the opportunity to observe a workplace environment,
practise skills gained on-course in a 'real work' situation and put into practice the social
skills necessary to be an effective member of an office team.
Content
Personal presentation.
Verbal and non-verbal communication.
Individual rights and responsibilities.
Listening skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002