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VAK398 Introduction to Renewable Energy
Technologies
A module in the Certificate IV in Renewable Energy
Technologies
Content
This module is an introiduction to renewable energy
technologies. It considers a rnage of non-technical issues,
energy and service requirements, solar radiation, site
suitability, micro-hydro systems, biomass, solar thermal
systems, buyilding design features, RPAS systems,
photovoltaics, wind energy conversion systems, battery
storage and sizing for applications. It looks at both the
theory behind the technology and how it is applied in
practical situations.
VAK437 lntroduction to CAD Graphics Systems
A module in the Certificate IV in Renewable Energy
Technologies
Content
Enables the participant to use a commercial Computer
Aided Design package to create, store and print typical non
layered drawings using various drawing sizes, drawing
layouts and dimensioning techniques.
VAK442 Leisure and Recreational Activities
50 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate 111 in Children's Services: Out
of School Hours Care
Content
This unit provides the student with the knowledge and
skills to effectively provide a wide range of
developmentally appropriate and inclusive leisure and
recreational experience and activities in a variety of Out of
School Hours Programs.
VAK465 Integration and Guidance - Children 0
V) - 6 years
C
g 20 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate 111 in Children's Services: Early
a Childhood Care
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Content
F This module is designed to provide students with the
knowledge and skills necessary to interact effectively with
and guide the behaviour of children 0-6 years.
VAK548 Micro Hydro Energy Systems
A module in the Certificate IV in Renewable Energy
Technologies
Content
This module provides training in the design, application,
installation and maintenance oif micro hydro energy
systems.
VAK581 Observing Children's 0-6 years
15 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate 111 in Children's Services:Early
Childhood Care
Content
This module provides the student with the knowledge and
skills to make and interpret observation of growth
development and behaviour of children 0-6 years.
VAK646 Introduction to Electronics for
Renewable Energy Systems
A module in the Certificate IV in Renewable Energy
Technologies
Content
This module is an introduction to the semiconductor
devices and electronic circuits found in renewable energy
systems.
VAK680 Personal and Professional Studies
20 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate I11 in Children's Services: Early
Childhood Care
Content
This unit ~rovidestudents with the skills and knowledge
to work professionally as an assistant contributing to the
management and administration in a children's service.
VAK69 1 Photovoltaic Power Systems
A module in the Certificate IV in Renewable Energy
Technologies
Content
This module provides training in the design, installation
and maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) power systems and
includes topics such as energy output, electrical layout of
systems, sizing, specifications and systems to meet special
requirements.
VAK701 Interpersonal Communication and Job
Seeking Skills
20 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate I11 in Children's Services: Early
Childhood Care
Content
This unit provides opportunities for students to develop
interpersonal communication and the skills required in
seeking and applying for suitable employment.
VAK745 Play and Learning
30 hours Prahran
A subject in the Certificate I11 in Children's Services: Early
Childhood Care
Content
This module is designed to provide students with the
knowledge and skills to select and carry out indoor and
outdoor developmentally appropriate and inclusive
experiences for children 0-6 years.