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This course is designed for people learning English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will develop English-language speaking, listening, reading, writing, numeracy and learning skills. This training will prepare you for further English education and future employment. You will also be able to develop skills to: practise short, simple conversations listen to and give information and instructions read and write short simple messages, information and instructions read and complete short forms find health and medical information understand settlement information recognise simple numbers and money. On completion of this course, you will be confident communicating in a wide range of situations in social and community life, as well as in some workplace situations. PREPARE FOR FREE TAFE VU Polytechnic is helping you get prepared for Free TAFE 2020 (external link) . Find out what courses you can do to improve your English skills and be ready to take advantage of Free TAFE. Contact us for more information or request a call back (external link) .

This certificate equips you with the knowledge required to apply data coding to medical information. You will develop skills to translate descriptions of medical diagnoses and procedures into codes, which are recorded as health data. This requires a good understanding of medical terminology, but doesn't require hands-on contact with patients. Clinical coders work with hospitals, government organisations and other medical institutes to code medical records. They ensure coded data meets national and legal reporting requirements. The data you create will contribute to: medical research health service planning monitoring patient safety hospital funding models. This course is offered fully online through our award-winning blended learning model (external link) . You will be guided through a series of eLearning activities and attend weekly webinars to consolidate your learning. Assessments are conducted through a combination of webinar and discussion board attendance and online tests. For commencements from 1 January 2020 up to and including 31 December 2020, the HES Approved Subcontractor is Data-Pro Communications PTY LTD (ABN 88 423 720 983).

This course replaces 7024 - Diploma in Engineering Science Fast Track from 2014.This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.The Diploma in Engineering Fast Track is designed to engage students in, and further prepare students for, tertiary study in Engineering / Engineering Science and in so doing address any perceived deficiencies in the students’ mathematical and physics knowledge and skills. The Diploma presents students with units from the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering Science degree or the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). The Diploma aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering Science / Engineering (Honours) degree. The Diploma, completed in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs, is designed to develop students to have greater ability in self-directed study and have the self-esteem that comes from prior achievement in a tertiary environment. Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Engineering Fast Track will articulate into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing.

This course replaces 7023 - Diploma in Engineering Science from 2014.This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.The Diploma in Engineering is designed to engage students in, and further prepare students for, tertiary study in Engineering / Engineering Science and in so doing address any perceived deficiencies in the students’ mathematical and physics knowledge and skills. The Diploma presents students with units from the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering Science degrees. The Diploma aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Engineering Science degrees. The Diploma, completed in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs, is designed to develop students to have greater ability in self-directed study and have the self-esteem that comes from prior achievement in a tertiary environment.

For commencement year 2015 - 2020, please refer to: 4697.1 Graduate Diploma in MidwiferyThe Graduate Diploma in Midwifery is a course for registered nurses wishing to pursue a career in Midwifery. The course prepares graduates for eligibility to apply for registration throughout Australia as a registered midwife. The course combines theory and practice with an emphasis on woman centred care, the art and science of midwifery, health promotion, communication skills, evidence based practice and models of midwifery care within a primary health care approach. To be eligible for this course students are required to obtain a 12 month position of employment as a Registered Nurse/midwifery student in an affiliated NSW Health Local Health District hospital or a Maternity Unit in a Private Hospital. The course will be offered over 14 months with the students completing the last unit in Summer B of the second year.Accreditation The Graduate Diploma in Midwifery is accredited by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) on recommendation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Course accreditation can be checked on their website. http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Education/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx?ref=Midwife

There is no new intake into this degree from 2014. This degree is in teach-out. Interested applicants should look at the Associate Degree in Information and Communication Technology.The Associate Degree in Computing is a 2-year award which provides a solid foundation to the disciplines of Computing and Computer Science. Students complete 16 units with at least 10 relating specifically to IT. Some foundation units are allowed to better prepare students for bachelors degree study.The associate degree articulates to the Bachelor of Computing; with appropriate unit choices, the Bachelor of Computing degree may be completed after one additional full-time year.For more information see the introduction to the 73D Bachelor of Computing degree.

Please note: applications will open for Semester 1, 2021 intake in August.This course does not accept Semester 2 applicationsThis course equips students with fundamental knowledge and skills in counselling, together with an understanding of the ethical, legal and professional issues in relation to the practice of counselling required for employment in a range of counselling roles.Students will develop an understanding of the social, cultural and developmental context in which counselling occurs and of a range of therapeutic approaches and appropriate to a range of client ages, needs and circumstances.The course also aims to provide professional development opportunities for people working in counselling roles.

To explore other postgraduate options in music, please refer to the Art, Music and Theatre study theme page. We are no longer taking applications for this postgraduate coursework degree (F6L) from 2020. Continuing students in this course, refer to the archived page link above for the year you commenced.International students please refer to International Students website.The Graduate Diploma in Music is offered by the Conservatorium of Music at Hobart. It can be completed in a minimum of two semesters full-time or a maximum of two years part-time.

To explore other postgraduate options in music, please refer to the Art, Music and Theatre study theme page. We are no longer taking applications for this postgraduate coursework degree (F5L) from 2020. Continuing students in this course, refer to the archived page link above for the year you commenced.International students please refer to International Students website.The Graduate Certificate in Music is offered by the Conservatorium of Music at Hobart. It can be completed in a minimum of one semester full-time or a maximum of one year part-time.

To apply, refer to one of the following similar courses:Bachelor of Education with Professional Honours (Specialisation) (E4R); orBachelor of Education with Professional Honours (E4D)We are no longer taking applications for this version of the degree (E4U) as from 2020.Continuing students in this course, refer to the archived page link above for the year you commenced.