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chattels, fixtures, title requisitions, implied terms,
documentation required for the sale of different types of
property and the holding of deposit moneys.
ABH523 Methods of Sale (20 Hrs)
The content of this module is the following: the meaning
of, advantages and disadvantages of auction, tender, p rlvate '
treaty, and multiple listing as methods of selling property.
It also covers the documentation required for the different
methods of sale, and marketing.
ABH524 Property Appraisals (20 Hrs)
This module looks at the definition of value, the attributes
of land that affect a residential property's value and the
methods by which residential property is valued.
ABH527 Selling by Auction (30 Hrs)
The purpose of this module is to provide participants with
the skills and practical experience to prepare for and
conduct an auction and carry out post auction
ABH528 Introduction to Specialised Properly
Sales (20 Hrs)
This module looks at investor behavior, valuation
methods, contamination issues, listing procedures, and the
marketing of commercial, industrial, retail and broadacre
rural properties. It also briefly examines the agent's role in
the management and sale of development projects.
AC284 First Aid
24 hours Carlton
A subject in the Advanced Certificate in Koori Child Care.
Objectives and content
This field of study is designed to provide students with
skills which will enable quick and appropriate responses to
accidents and emergencies.
AC502 Communication 1
(Also AC516)
90 hours Prahran
A subject in the Advanced Certificate in Residential and
Community Services.
Content
This module explores interpersonal communication,
interviewing skills, problem solving, decision making, roles
within a group, leadership styles, team work, introduction
to groups and group dynamics, negotiation, assertiveness,
conflict and problem solving, working with management,
writing for specific purposes, time and stress management
and meeting procedures.
AC504 Human Development
Also AC517)
60 hours Prahran
A subject in the Advanced Certificate in Residential and
Community Services.
Content
Development of the individual is explored in terms of a
person's physical, intellectual, social, emotional and moral
development at different stages in life. Interruptions to the
developmental process and causes of disability are also
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examined.
AC505 Individualised Service Delivery
(Also AC518)
60 hours Prahran
A subject in the Advanced Certificate in Residential and
Community Services.
Content
This module examines the principles and techniques of
planning and implementing programs which promote skill
development, dignity and confidence of individuals in
residential or community services. Topics covered include
expectations and behaviour, observation, recording and
interpretation of data, assessment of competencies, writing
program objectives, program strategies and evaluation.
AC506 Principles and Practice of Service
Provision (Also AC527)
60 hours Prahran
A subject in the Advanced Certificate in Residential and
Community Services.
Content
This module explores the structure of government and
non-government organisations, sociological perspectives,
social justice principles, implications of residential
placement, integration, empowerment, advocacy, the roles
and responsibilities of residential/community service
workers, ethics, industrial issues and community
networking.
AC507 Recreation and Leisure
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Advanced Certificate in Residential and
Community Services.
Content
This subject examines the skills, knowledge and resources
necessary to plan, lead and participate in recreation
programs. Topics covered include an introducrion to
recreation and leisure, identifying recreation needs,
planning and leadership skills, working with community
recreation providers, volunteers and integration in the
community.
AC509 Stream Studies in Disabilities
(Also AC535)
60 hours Prahran
A subject in the Advanced Certificate in Residential and
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Content
This module covers such areas as organisations and
services, implication of disability, legal implications,
augmented communications, GSP and IPP, overview,
understanding and categorising behaviour, principles of
engagement, assisting strategies, reducing challenging
behaviour and programming for skill development.
Students engage in stream facility visits and block field
placements of six weeks in total.
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