Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students
Course Description:
Students will gain the skills and knowledge required to manage water resources for regional and state catchment management authorities using integrated and sustainable strategies.
Aims & Objectives:
The diploma aims to provide students with skills and knowledge in relation to: Occupational Health and Safety – waterways management focusWaterways and flood plain management – including planning and monitoring works programs, mapping skills, river restoration, hydrology and catchment managementOrganisation/project management – including project management skills and evaluationCommunication consultation – including communication with relevant project stakeholders
Course Structure:
A total of 10 units of competency must be completed. Complete one compulsory unit from Group A belowComplete six units from Group B, comprising the four core and two elective unitsComplete two units from Group C, comprising the one core and one elective unitComplete one unit from Group D
Units of Study:
RTC4701A Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program (Group A) VBP582 Support the implementation of waterways strategies (Group B Core) VBP583 Interpret and report on catchment hydrology (Group B Core)VBP585 Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways (Group B Core) VBP584 Provide technical advice on sustainable catchment management (Group B Core)RTD5522A Plan river restoration works (Group B Elective) RTD5519A Conduct biological surveys (Group B Elective) NWP507A Initiate, monitor and supervise contracts (Group C Core) RTC5914A Prepare reports (Group C Elective) RTD5806A Promote group formation and development (Group D)
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.Further details for students considering TAFE courses can be found on the RPL website.
Course Fees:
Details of the fee structure and TAFE course fees can be found at www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Applicants can apply direct to Swinburne by downloading the application form at: www.future.swinburne.edu.au/apply/tafe
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
