Psychology

This unit teaches the foundations of academic writing, from library research using databases and approved resources, to writing paragraphs and essays, and using the approved referencing system. In addition, the unit covers essential study skills to assist with time management, note-taking, and use of memory aids for study purposes.

This unit will enable you to improve the ability to communicate in English to participate effectively in academic and professional environments and will also provide language awareness tools to enable self-directed and ongoing learning.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Class

Credits: 15

This unit will introduce you to the basic concepts and skills required by a project manager. Project Management is applicable in almost all industries as projects and project teams are normally a key part in any organisation’s efforts to achieve their goals. Whether you are planning to work in business, IT, engineering, tourism or health, some principles of project management are relevant to your field. This unit will provide you with an understanding of what project management is, as well as some of the key skills such as project planning, organizing, leading, communicating, managing issues and risk, as well as the use of project management tools and technology.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Class

Credits: 15

This unit is designed for students who require a general mathematics background. The general mathematics taught will enable students to then apply some of these techniques to studies in different fields. This includes but is not limited to fields like business, health sciences and computing/IT courses.  In this unit you, as a developing professional, will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and implement appropriate mathematical procedures in different contexts.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Class

Credits: 15

This unit offers a science background for entry into science-based courses at university level. Students are introduced to general scientific concepts in chemistry, physics and maths. It includes various levels of chemical and biochemical organisation (important to living systems); physics concepts (kinetic theory, thermodynamics, optics, motion, and radiation), experimentation, measurement, and mathematical techniques relevant to the science professions.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Science Lab

Credits: 15

This unit covers three key areas of employability: how to work effectively within teams; how to communicate effectively in the workplace and how to develop awareness of your soft skills.

To be effective in the workplace we need technical skills and knowledge, but just as important are the employability skills we develop during our studies. In addition to job-related skills, individuals now need skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork and personal attributes such as adaptability, resilience, enthusiasm, and openness to new ideas.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Class

Credits: 15

This unit is an introduction to computing and you will develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in computer systems. Theoretical knowledge including a broad range of essential topics such as software, hardware, digital security, privacy, ethics, communication networks, Internet and the management of information and data. During this course you will develop practical skills in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point applications and some basic hands-on skills in program design using Pseudocode.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Class

Credits: 15

An additional elective unit will be taken to complete stage 1 of Diploma. This unit may vary each study period. For more information contact the health science program coordinator.

In this unit students are introduced to the population approach to illness and disease prevention. Known also as public health, this approach focuses on improving the health of populations and is multidisciplinary in nature. The history and examples of population health strategies are introduced. The health status of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians is discussed. The various population health professional disciplines and career pathways are identified. Concepts and skills relating to academic integrity, citation of references and English language written communication are also addressed.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Class

Credits: 15

This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to foundational concepts in human anatomy and physiology. The unit investigates core concepts in the cellular, chemical and biochemical structure and functions of the body. It then examines the developmental, anatomical and physiological features of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

Students evaluate and submit a written response to a case scenario involving a range of anatomical and physiological deviations from normal. Students will be assessed on their ability to analyse relationships in order to solve problems, communicate ideas through written discussion, apply appropriate scientific terminology, and demonstrate academic integrity.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Laboratory

Credits: 15

This unit examines research and theories of motivation and emotion that address the question of why people behave as they do. A range of motivational explanations of behaviour are examined, and the roles of emotional and cognitive processes are considered. The unit includes applications of motivation theory to areas such as work, education, and sport.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 2hr Lecture, and weekly 1hr tutorial

Credits: 15

This units deals with the methods and skills or organising, summarising and presenting numerical data. The concepts of estimation and hypothesis testing are studied, with the emphasis on analysing real data. Students will learn to use statistical software packages and be expected to work through the tutorial worksheets.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Laboratory

Credits: 15

This unit explores cross-cultural understanding through development of lifelong learning principles informed by professional and ethical considerations within health systems. Students will build culturally reflexive awareness by practising critical reflection of health practitioner knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviours and power differentials to establish culturally safe environments for all concerned. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health will be the primary focus of the unit, however, cultural safety and cultural capability will be applied in several additional contexts including the significance of: individualism and collectivism, gender and sexuality, spirituality and religion, and attitudes toward mortality.

Pre-Requisite Units: None

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Class

Credits: 15

This unit examines the influence that other people, rules, customs, and the environment have on our behaviour. A particular emphasis is on applying the findings of social psychology to a wide range of human activities and settings. A social cognition framework will be applied to consider people in social situations.

Pre-Requisite Units: PSY1101D

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 3hr Class

Credits: 15

This unit focuses on the biopsychological and physiological bases of human behaviours, emphasising the influence of psychology on biology. In addition, the unit covers how nervous system structures, functions, and processes allow humans to have sensory and perceptual experiences, emphasising psychophysical methods of investigation.

Pre-Requisite Units: PSY1101D

Tuition Pattern: Weekly 2Hr Lecture, and weekly 1 hr tutorial

Credits: 15