2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

256 I Subject Details
VAA164
Brakes
32 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
This module will enable the studentto develop skills in locating, identifying and
explaining the functions of various brake components and carrying out minor servicing.
VAA845
Computer Fundamentals
10 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: The subject is for students who have specific learning
needs with a focus on intellectual and/or learning disability, have the potential foropen
employment and/or further training, and are sixteen years of age or over.
Content
Provides the basic knowledge and skills to operate a computer and to access and
retrieve computer data.
VAB031
Computer Operations - Data
Retrieval
40 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: VM845H. The subject is for students who have
specific learning needs with a focus on intellectual and/or learning disability, have the
potential for open employment and/or further training, and are sixteen years of age or
over.
Content
This module is an extension of VAA845H - Computer Fundamentals.
VAB041
36 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Chemical Hazards and Health
Toxicity; toxicity testing and standards; cell membrane structure and function; air
contaminants; basic anatomy and physiology; detoxification; health effects of
xenobiatics; role of epidemiology.
VAB131 Clinical Experience 1
120 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: NlY- Corequisites: Workplace Safety
Content
This subject is designed to give the student the opportunity to develop the skills
necessary for effective clinical participation. Students are encouraged to participate in
and reflect on the culture ofthe clinical setting.
There are two (2) modules for Clinical Experience, each of 120 hours. Both modules may
overlap in relation to learning outcomes and assessment criteria, depending upon the
clinical environment.
VAB136
Clinical Measurements
3D nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Nil- Corequisites: NCS007, NCSOll, VAA312,
VM314
Content
Designed to provide the student with the skills to observe and measure, report and
record normal and abnormal physiological and psychological status. The maintenance of
equipment used for measuring and recording will also be included in this module.
VAB131
Clinical Microbiology
40 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Nil- Corequisites: Occupational Health & Safety,
VM312, VM314
Content
Provides students with the knowledge of microorganisms and their relationship to
disease. Emphasis is placed on correct procedures forsterilisation and the control of
cross infection. In addition this module provides the techniques necessary to dress a
patient's wound using antiseptic technique.
VAB111
Editing 1A
1 Semester· 68 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
The purpose of this module is to develop skills in the analysis and use of English
grammar and vocabulary essential for the editing process.
VAB394
26 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Component Reclamation
This module will enable the studentto develop skills in repair techniques using basic
fitting tools and equipment.
VAB433
Computer Applications
40 nominal Hours - Prerequisite: EB704, Applied Mechanics 2A and 2B, Design for
Economics Manufacture 2A
Content
The purpose of this module is to extend the participants' knowledge in the
analytical design of products and general plants.
To enable participants to extend their ability to use reference material standard
codes and manufacturers' catalogues.
To extend their experience in communicating bygeneral industrial methods e.g.
oral, written and graphic means.
To enable participants to apply costing techniques to design projects.
To enable participants to further develop the design approach necessaryforthe
solution of problems presented in the form of a job brief.
VAB464
6 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Computer Operations/Data Retrieval
This module will provide the student with the basic knowledge and skillsto operate a
computer and access and retrieve computer data.
VAB548
51 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Consumer Behaviour Concepts
Provide learners with instruction on basic psychological, sociological and cultural
concepts as they relate to consumer behaviour.
Content
The consumer behaviour concept.
Role of consumer behaviour.
Motivational process.
Perceptual process.
Behavioural and cognitive learning theories.
Perspectives ofthe 'self'.
Attitudes.
VAB550
51 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VAB548
Aims & Objectives
Consumer Decision Making
To provide learners with instruction on how the basic psychological, sociological and
cultural concepts learned in Consumer Behaviour Concepts can be applied into decisionmaking,
group influences, opinion leadership, culture and subcultures as market
segments.
Content
Role of consumer.
Collective decision making.
Group influences and opinion leaders.
Social class.
Culture and subcultures.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002