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VAC457 Fieldwork A
(Also VAH556 Fieldwork B &
VAH557 Fieldwork C)
550 hours per week over 2 years Ifull-time) and 4 years (parttime)
* Hawthorn * Assessment: completion ofplacement
and submission of report
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services
(Community Development).
Objectives and content
Students will have the opportunity to apply their skills and
knowledge in a practical community based setting.
Tutorials will be held to clarify work requirements.
VAC 550 First Aid
Hawthorn
A subject in the Certificate in Work Education
Objectives
The purpose of this module is to provide participants with
first aid skills that will enable them to render assistance in
the first few minutes after a life threatening incident as well
as treat injuries and other disorders.
VAC797 Explore Your Learning and Career
Options
Hawthorn Prahran
A subject in the Certificate of General Education for
Adults
Objectives
Based on Richard N. Bolles "What Colour is your
Parachute?" This subject aims to encourage students to
learn about themselves, their likes and dislikes, transferable
skills, values and priorities in life. Students are given the
opportunity to experience some volunteer work and to
work as a team.
VAC798 Introduction to Hospitality
Hawthorn Prahran
A subject in the Certificate of General Education for
Adults
Objectives
Helps students gain knowledge and skills in English and
skills in food preparation and service. Prepares for further
study or work in the Hospitality Industry.
VAC798 Study Skills
Hawthorn Prahran
A subject in the Certificate of General Education for
Adults
Objectives
This subject enables students to take responsibility for
their own learning. Includes learning, memory, reading
and writing for further study, interpersonal
communication skills, time and stress management,
negotiation skills.
VAC798 First Aid Certificate
Hawthorn Prahran
A subject in the Certificate of General Education for
Adults
Objedives
This subject includes the study of structure and function of
the body, asphyxia, burns, lifting and moving casualties,
and a number of medical/accident conditions and
procedures. St. John's Ambulance First-Aid Certificate 2
will be awarded on completion of the course.
VAC798 Introduction to Small Business
Hawthorn Prahran
A subject in the Certificate of General Education for
Adults
Objectives
Helps students gain knowledge and skills both in English
and in developing, establishing and operating a small
business or for those who want to work in small business.
Includes accounting, marketing, computing, business maths
and work experience.
VAC799 Legal Action
Hawthorn Prahran
A subject in the Certificate of General Education for
Adults
Objectives
A course to develop literacy skills and familiarise students
with the law and legal processes. Topics include: using the
law, householders and the law, families and the law,
children and the law, credit and the law, social security and
the law, consumers and the law and workers and the law.
students select topics covered.
VAC865 Group and Personal Communication 1
3 hours per week for 17 weeks Hawthorn Assessment:
reflective journal and class exercise
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services
(Community Development).
Obiectives and content
community development workers need to be able to
communicate effectively and understand communication
issues relating to ethnicity, gender and ableness. Emphases
will be on listenine " skills. non-verbal communication.
interviewing skills, negotiation, advocacy and mediation
skills.
VAC866 Group and Personal Communication 2
4 hours per week for 17 weeks Hawthorn Assessment:
reflective journal and class exercise
A subject in the Diploma of Community Services
(Community Development).
Content
Explores the nature of groups, teamwork and leadership.
Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of groups, the role
of the community development worker in beginning and
maintaining groups.
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