2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

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Innovation and diffusion.
Social change.
VA8800
Design 3A - Project and Mechanical
Plant
60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EB704, Applied Mechanics 2A and 2B, EB523
Content
The purpose of this module is to extend the participants knowledge in the analytical
design of products and general plants. To enable participantto extend their ability of
using reference material standard codes and manufacturers catalogue. To extend their
experience in communicating by general industrial methods e.g. oral. written and
graphical means. To enable participants to apply costing techniques to design projects.
To enable participants to further develop the design approach necessary forthe solution
of problems presented in the form of a job brief.
VA8803
60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VAB800
Content
Design 38 - Products and
Mechanical Plant
To enable the participantto specialise in a specific area of design related to his/herwork
requirements and generally within the area covered by Mechanical Design
drafts persons.
VA8933
68 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Myths & Symbols 2A
Understanding the role of Myths and Symbols within the writing context.
VAC057
Editing for Public Relations
51 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VAM08, VAM09
Aims & Objectives
Provide learners with instruction in the principles and practice of editing, particularly for
public relations and organisational communications.
Content
Editorial roles.
Copy editing and preparation.
Construction and style of written English.
Editing for target audience.
Computer software.
Proofreading.
Publications production.
VAC145
Numeracy
80 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: The subject is for students who have specific leaming
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 student with the skills to use and analyse simple data, relation and pattern,
number, measurement and shape.
VAC265
Engines
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
This module will enable the studentto identify and describe the function of major engine
components. explain the operation of two and four stroke cycle reciprocating engines
and carry out basic valve clearance adjustments.
VAC307
Fuel Systems
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
This module will enable the studentto identify various major fuel system components
related to spark ignition and compression ignition applications. The student will also be
able to remove and replace majorfuel system components and carry out minor
servicing associated with types of fuel systems.
VAC350
Office Equipment - Routine Tasl