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needs of students whose first language is not English. The
syllabus aims to promote language skills to a standard
which will enable tertiary study by developing the ability
to read critically a wide range of materials, to write in a
variety of styles, to speak confidehtly and to listen
effectively. The subject also aims to introduce students to
Australian and other relevant literature and to develop an
understanding of Australia's cultural heritage.
Mathematics
This subject covers fundamental mathematical ideas
for students considering post Year 12 courses in
Business Studies, Social Science, Nursing and Teaching. It
enables students to develop skills to master mathematical
concepts and methods and to apply these skills to practical
problems.
Course duration
Foundation Year is a one year full-time study course.
Application forms
Application forms and course advice may be obtained
from the International Student Unit, Swinburne University
of Technology, John St., Hawthorn 3122, Australia.
Telephone: Domestic (03) 9214 8647, International
(613) 9214 8647.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for 1996 are A$7,800.
2 0 0 4 ~ Course ~ ~ in Real Estate for
Agents Representatives
This course is being phased out and may not be offered
in 1997.
Course aims
The Course in Sub-Agency Practice is being offered by
the University to train people wishing to enter the real
estate profession.
The course is designed to give participants a broad
practical knowledge of the industry and fulfils the
academic conditions required by the Estate Agents Board
for licensing as a sub-agent.
Career potential
This course meets the academic requirements for licensing
as a sub-agent which is required for many positions in the
real estate industry.
Course availability and duration
The course is of fifty-six hours duration conducted in three
different modes:
part-time conducted on two nights a week for four
hours each night. The length of the program is
approximately six weeks
full-time attendance over two weeks
off-campus.
Entry requirements
Preference is given to people who are working in the
real estate industry. The Estate Agents Board subsidises the
cost of places for applicants who are employed in the
industry. Other applicants are required to pay the full
course fee. Applications will be treated in the following
. .
priority order:
first priority will be given to applicants who can
present an Application by an Individual for a Sub-
Agent's Licence signed by a licensed estate agent.
Applicants in this category will be offered subsidised
places immediately their offer is received;
second priority will be given to applicants who
are employed by a licensed estate agent or with a letter
of offer of employment from a licensed estate
agent. Applicants in this category will be offered
subsidised . . places no earlier than five days prior to the
course beginning;
all other applicants will be offered places on a fullfee
basis as they become available.
Assessment requirements
To complete the Course in Sub-Agency Practice
participants must complete all modules by passing four
tests and successfully completing four assignments.
The Estate Agents Board has a number of conditions
which must be met before they will license people who
have completed the Course in Sub-Agency Practice. Please
contact the Estate Agents Board for details of these if you
intend to apply for a licence.
One critical requirement of the Estate Agents Board is
that applicants for a licence must be employed by, or have
a firm offer of employment from, a licensed estate agent.
Course studure
All are compulsory
500501 The Real Estate Industry and Legislation
500502 Listing and Documentation
500503 Selling
Further information
Please contact the Prahran campus, Department of
Management Studies on 9214 6754.
Victorian Certificate of
Education
Evening Classes
The following VCE subjects are taught by the School of
Business and Information Systems:
Accounting
Economics
Legal Studies
Swinburne University of Technology 1997 Handbook