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VAl651
54 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Sherriff: Authority & Functions
To familiarise the student with the authority of the Sheriff, the courts system, the
Sheriff's role in the execution of court orders and the provision of jurors.
VAl687
54 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Social Research & Analysis
Provides familiarisation with the concepts of quantitative and qualitative social
research, ability to carry out basic research and an understanding ofthe role of research
in Community Justice.
VAl689
Sociology
68 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Explores the nature and development of Australian society and the historical events
which have shaped it.
VAl755
54 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Statute and Criminal law
Introduces aspects of statute and criminal law as relevantlo a person working in
justice delivery.
VAl879
The Role & Function of
Correctional Systems
50 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the relevant Victorian
Legislation.
Content
To provide a critical understanding of historical and current perspectives and practices in
the development of correctional systems, institutional policies and practices overseas,
nationally and locally.
VAM006
20 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Using a Personal Computer
Enables the participant to use a 'command line' type operating system to run software
on a PC, manage files sorted on secondary storage, install software, perform anti-virus
and backup procedures, and carry out basic preventative maintenance and cleaning.
VAM054
60 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Wind Energy Conversion Systems
This module provides training in the design, application, installation and maintenance of
wind energy.
VAM062
Word Processing
1 Semester. 68 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
The purpose of this module isto develop skills in the use of word processing packages,
and examine the uses of spreadsheets and databases as an aid to writers and editors.
VAM069
Work Education
30 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
Develops employment skills for people with a range of special leaming needs.
VAM094
Workplace Communication
80 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 for open
employment and/or further training, and are sixteen years of age or over.
Aims & Objectives
Provides training for effective communication in the workplace at a simple, routine and
predictable level.
VAM127
Writing Skills for Work
40 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 for open
employment and/or further training, and are sixteen years of age or over.
Aims & Objectives
Provides competency based training in communication skills to write simple work
related documents.
VAM130 Writing for Interactive Media 2
68 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Develop writing skills for the new media industries, analysing and producing hypertext,
interface design, writing for interactivity and production of CD ROMs.
VAM192
54 nominal hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Air Quality Management
Air monitoring principles; practices and equipment.
Reference methods.
Meteorological measurements.
Bio- indicators; sources of pollution.
Stock monitoring.
Engineering principles of stock emissions.
EPA licensing requirements.
VAM213
Casework
60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Stage I
Aims & Objectives
Provides students with a theoretical and practical introduction to counselling and
casework.
VAM237
60 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Stage I
Content
Community Development
Introduces theory and practice, and explores opportunities, strategies and work practice
as it applies to psychiatric disability support.
VAM244
30 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Stage I
Content
Consumer Health and Safety
Deals with prevention, harm minimisation and risks associated with the broad health
and lifestyle issues as they concern people with a psychiatric disability.
VAM247
60 Hours. Prerequisite: Stage I & II
Counselling Skills
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002