Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Part-time study
The majority of part-time study is conducted on weekday
evenings between 5.30pm and 9.30pm. Some subjects are
available in the afternoons, 2.30pm to 5.30pm and some
courses are available on Saturdays.
The length of courses varies and an estimate based on a
student studying two nights per week is listed in the chart
printed earlier in this section.
Flexible learning
Students may be able to undertake many of the
Business Studies courses through the University's External
Studies Centre. Enquiries should be directed to the
External Studies Centre, telephone 9214 6798.
X English language requirements
Subjects are conducted in English. Students with English
L as a second language require advanced level English.
2 Generally students must have sufficient English language
skills to understand oral instructions, read technical books
a and magazines, make oral presentations and prepare
a
written reports.
a
3
Q - Recognition of prior learning (RPL) & Pathways
(articulation and credit transfer policy)
Information on RPL and Pathways procedures are listed in
9 the earlier chapter: General TAFE Information. A
5' brochure detailing the subjects available for RPL
3 assessment in the current year is available from the School.
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$ Professional recognition
These courses are recognised for the purpose of
admission to membership of a number of professional
institutes. These are listed under the individual courses.
Entrance requirements
The usual entrance requirements are a pass in Year 11 or
an equivalent course for certificate courses and a pass in
Year 12, an equivalent course or mature background for
diploma, associate diplomas or advanced certificates. See
chart for details.
Career potential
The general aim of the certificate and diploma courses is to
provide a variety of professional and para-professional
courses which are designed to suit the needs of potential
section or department supervisors, marketing and sales
managers, senior clerical staff, industrial supervisors,
insurance staff, credit managers, library staff, estate agents
and staff, sales supervisors, account staff, secretarial
support staff and other supporting staff with specialist areas
of responsibility.
School administration unit
The School Administration Unit hours during teaching
periods will be:
Monday-Thursday 8.30 am-8.00 pm
Friday 8.30 am-5.00 pm.
Hawthorn campus
Room TA 109 (See Map)
Phone: 9214 5364 or 9214 8957
Prahran campus
Room PH440 (See Map)
Phone: 9214 6793
Application procedures
Full-time diploma, associate diploma, advanced
certificates
Semester 1 1997
All full-time places in associate diploma and
advanced certificate courses must be applied for through
the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). This
applies to all VCE and mature-age applicants for full-time
courses.
Intending applicants need to obtain the VTAC Guide,
which includes all relevant course and application details
and application forms, from:
VTAC,
40 Park Street,
South Melbourne 3206.
The closing date for VTAC applications is 27 September
1996, and there will be an application fee of $24. Late
applications will be accepted until 29 November 1996, at
an additional late fee of $14, and from 30 November 1996,
to 10 January 1997, at an additional fee of $40.
Semester 2 - June 1997
Full-time intakes for second semester 1997 can be made
by direct application to the appropriate campus (see below
for contact details).
Full-time certificates
Full-time applicants for certificate courses must apply via
the direct application form available from the appropriate
campus.
Part-time applications
Part-time applicants should contact the appropriate
campus to be sent the Part-time Students' Information
brochure. an individual detailed course brochure and a
part-time application form.
More application information
Contact Departmental Office.
Hawthorn campus
36 Wakefield St., Hawthorn 3122
Phone: 9214 8165 or 9214 8720
Prahran campus
Building H, 144 High St., Prahran 3181
Phone: 9214 6754 or 9214 6828 or 9214 6765