Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Applicants unable to meet this criterion, but who are able
to demonstrate relevant experience, and the ability and
maturity to undertake post-graduate studies, will be
admitted into the Graduate Certificate course provided that
they either ;
complete the module "DMC Problem Solving and Decision
Making", or
demonstrate research and problem solving skills equivalent
to those developed in the module, "DMC Problem Solving
and Decision Making."
Application procedure
Applicants should contact the School of Engineering and
Industrial Sciences on
(03) 9214 8916 for an application form.
Fees
This course is offered as full-fee paying and therefore may
qualify for tax exemptions.
Cost per credit point = A$60
Total course cost:
Graduate Certificate, 50 credit points = A$3000
Graduate Diploma, l00 credit points = A$6000.
g Single subjects may be taken, and a certificate of
completion will be issued.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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m Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) involves recognising
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currently held skills, and knowledge. This credit will need
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to be negotiated between the participant and Swinburne
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University of Technology, and will be granted on the
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validation of skills and knowledge inherent in the
nominated training, which may involve a formal validation
process. Application forms are available from the School of
,-- Engineering and Industrial Sciences on (03) 9214 8916.
a Course structure
I. In both courses the core modules are those appertaining to
risk management skills, and are designed to reflect the AS/
g NZS 4360:1995 Risk Management Standard, the National
Australian Competency Standards and internationally
8 recognised best practice.
Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate Course participants are required
to complete a total of 50 credit points of academic study,
comprising 35 credit points from four compulsory modules
and 15 credit points from two elective modules.
Core modules (Total 35 credit points)
DMOl Disaster Management Context 10
DM02 Risk Identification 7.5
DM03 Risk Determination 10
DM04 Risk Treatment 7.5
Elective modules (Total 15 credit points)
DM07 Logistics Management 7.5
DM08 Disaster Recovery 7.5
DM09 Facilitator Skills Development 7.5
DMlO Disaster Psychology 7.5
EnterpriseAndustry Based Elective (by agreement) 7.5
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Graduate Diploma
The Graduate Diploma Course participants are required to
complete a total of 100 credit points of academic study,
comprising 70 credit points from six core modules and 30
credit points from four elective modules.
Core modules (Total 70 credit points)
DMOl Disaster Management Context
DM02 Risk Identification
DM03 Risk Determination
DM04 Risk Treatment
DM05 Disaster Management
Policy Development
DM06 Research Project
Elective modules (Total 30 credit points)
DM07 Logistics Management
DM08 Disaster Recovery
DM09 Facilitator Skills Development
DMlO Disaster Psychology
DMl l Evacuation Management
Enterprise/Industry Based Elective (by agreement) 7.5
The development of electives to expand the program, and
develop pathways relevant to many diverse areas of
emergency/disaster management, will be a continuous
feature of these courses. Development of the following
electives have currently been approved:
DM012 Contract Management in an Emergency
Management Context
DM013 Community Consultation
DM014 Co-ordination of Management Centres
DM015 Urban Search and RescueAncident Command
Systems
DM016 Urban Mitigation Planning
DM017 Critical Incident Stress
DM018 Business Continuity
DM019 On/off site Planning for Industrial Hazards
DM020 Environmental Monitoring
DM021 Lifelines
Further elective modules are being identified through
market place analysis, and will be outlined in future
promotional literature.
3800~~s Graduate Certificate in
Science and Technology (for
primary teachers)
Course aims and description
This course aims to provide comprehensive, 'hands-on',
science based education for teaching graduates who have
had little formal training in the area.
The course will develop the candidate's confidence, skills
and knowledge in the scientific and technological areas. As
a consequence it is anticipated that the quality and quantity
of science/technology components in the primary school
classroom will increase.
This course will also help teachers in their interpretation of