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You will develop language literacy and numeracy skills while strengthening your knowledge of Aboriginal culture and its influence on current events and attitudes. You will gain knowledge and skills in: health and safety of others study skills and learning pathway development investigating language acquisition mentoring of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members community project development Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander history Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture effective communication tools Choose your electives from a variety of other courses on offer at VU Polytechnic to complement your training and education.

This two-year program offers the perfect pathway to university to gain new skills, switch careers or simply learn more about a business area that interests you.

Mental health is an issue of increasing importance across all aspects of society. This online program is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving field of mental health, with a focus on the latest research and treatment options across a range of mental and substance-use disorders.

This unique graduate diploma will not only help to further extend practical skills in your chosen specialisation, but it will provide you with valuable business management skills. You will focus on the development and application of research processes and methodologies, and you will develop skills in marketing and critical analysis. The specialised fields you can choose from include: photo, digital and graphic media painting and drawing spatial studies, involving public art, sculpture, textiles, glass, ceramics, jewellery and metal This qualification forms part of a nested degree, leading to a Master of Design (Contemporary Art).

Become a qualified human resources management (HRM) practitioner, in demand across a range of HRM roles. This Graduate Diploma is designed and taught by academics actively involved in collaborative industry research. You will study core courses in HRM and specialised topics such as recruitment and selection, employment law, and people, leadership and performance. You will develop the skills and confidence to problem-solve, think critically and analytically, and communicate effectively across the field of HRM.

This unique diploma focusses solely on jazz, and is taught at the innovative James Morrison Academy of Music in Mount Gambier, South Australia. You will be immersed in jazz history, styles, analysis and arrangements when you embark on this one-year journey. Taught by world-renowned jazz musicians and educators, including acclaimed Australian jazz musician James Morrison, you will cover topics such as: improvisation piano harmony principal study large ensemble and repertoire ensemble Students who have completed the one-year Diploma in Music are able to apply for the Bachelor of Arts and will be eligible for credit equivalent to one year of study. Students may also apply for the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) packaged option as a direct pathway to teaching. For further information contact the Program Director.

Learn contemporary marketing skills and theory from experts who advise global brands supported by research recognised as above world-class in Marketing1. This graduate certificate will provide you with skills in key marketing areas, enabling you to advance with select UniSA Business masters degrees, and enter and succeed within the marketing sector. 12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Modern business success is often talked of in terms of leadership, workplace culture and the health and wellbeing of employees. Human Resource Management (HRM) plays a leading role in all of these. This graduate certificate will give you the knowledge and skills to help you move into the HR sector. If you’re already working in HR, it will help with your career progression. You will gain the skills and knowledge to problem-solve, think critically and analytically, and communicate effectively across the field of HRM.

The Diploma of Accounting will build on your basic accounting knowledge to provide a solid foundation for your next career move. You will learn how to prepare corporate reports, manage and forecast budgets, prepare tax documentation, and analyse complex problems. Upon graduation, you will be ready to pursue an accounting support role or continue your studies to a higher level. Thinking about studying at Swinburne? Classes are still on! We’ll just be teaching remotely for a while. Chat to us to discuss your options.

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is for those who are interested in working in the early childhood services sector, or who are already working in the field and are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services. At this level, workers have responsibility for the supervision of staff and volunteers. In most states this is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for early childhood service centre-based care. The course includes on-campus and online classes, as well as multiple work placements. Thinking about studying at Swinburne? Classes are still on! We’ll just be teaching remotely for a while. Chat to us to discuss your options.