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the science component of the Victorian Curriculum and
Standards Framework, which is to be implemented in 1996.
Career potential
The Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology will
broaden a teacher's skills and enhance career opportunities.
In this way the studies, in whole or in part, will serve as an
option for the continuing professional development of
teachers as well as providing a pathway by which graduates
will be able to upgrade their qualifications. This course
uniquely provides science and technology training for
primary teachers.
Professional recognition
For three year trained primary teachers, the Graduate
Certificate will be given up to 0.5 credit towards a Bachelor
of Education (fourth year) by the Australian Catholic
University. This fourth year is recognised as a fourth year
by the Victorian Department of School Education.
For four year trained primary teachers, the Graduate
Certificate will enable articulation to a Masters of
Education (specialising in science education), which is
offered by the Australian Catholic University.
Entry requirements
In order to be accepted into this course applicants must
have a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate
qualification or gain alternative entry based on experience
deemed as appropriate by the selection panel.
Safety requirements
Appropriate personal protective equipment is required for
all laboratory subjects.
Course availability and duration
The Graduate Certificate will involve a maximum of 200
hours of classes. Studies are offered on a part-time basis in
the evening and the course can be completed in one year if
students attend two evenings per week.
Satisfactory completion of in-service activities conducted
by recognised providers will gain credit points for this
qualification.
Cost
This course is offered on a full-fee paying basis and will
therefore qualify for some tax deductibility.
Cost per credit point $20
Total course $1000
Single subjects may be taken.
Course structure
Compulsory units
60 hours/l5 credit points
TKllO Physics
TK120 Chemistry
Core eledives
48 hours/I2 credit points
One to be selected from:
TK130 Biological Science
TK150 Earth and Beyond
Open electives
32 hours/8 credit points
TK 140 Information Technology OR
completion of the equivalent of 32 hours of approved
in-service activity in a science/technology area OR
a science or technology based unit offered at
Swinburne or elsewhere. Possible units are:
CBE-1 AC and DC Fundamental
TL245 Botany
TL256 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology
TL414 Ecology 2
TL448 Vertebrate Zoology
TL480 Scientific Photography
TM200 Skills in Science
TT160 Personnel Emergency Treatment
Application procedure
Prospective students should contact the School of
Engineering and Industrial Science on 9214 8916 for an
application form.
Diploma courses
5519~~
5509~~
Diploma of Applied Science
(Biological Sciences) &
(Chemical Laboratory Technology)
The Diploma and Certificate IV of Applied Science
(Biological Sciences & Chemical Laboratory
Technology) will run in 1997. For information on the
content of these courses please see the Associate
Diploma and Advanced Certificate in Laboratory
Technology.
2 5 0 9 ~ Diploma ~ ~ of Environmental
Management
2 4 0 9 ~ Certificate ~ ~ IV in
Environmental Management
The Industrial Sciences Department of Swinburne
University will be offering the Certificate nT and the
Diploma in Environmental Management in 1997.
The subjects will be offered in the most flexible way to suit
the needs of people working in industry.
Some subjects will be offered as short courses. For further
information please contact the Industrial Sciences
department on 9214 5161.
Teaching Methods
Hands on practical work and supportive encouraging
classes.
Course structure
Diploma
Core modules (385 Hours)
Environmental Law 1 (National and
International)*
Environmental Law 2 (Victorian)*
Planning for Emergencies
Ecologically Sustainable Development
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