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GC-OCCT v.1 Graduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy
Curtin University
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. This course provides theory, knowledge and advanced practice skills required by occupational therapists in changing health and community contexts. The focus is on emerging theoretical knowledge of occupation, clinical reasoning as a basis for reflective practice, management and evaluation skills and applied research. The course is designed to enable students to incorporate recent developments in occupational therapy, generic practice and management skills. Career Opportunities Occupational therapy clients may be individuals, groups or communities. Occupational therapists strive to assist clients to maximise or enable their participation in occupation - be it work, leisure or self-care. As such, occupational therapy is practiced in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, health centres, homes, workplaces, schools and housing for seniors. Clients are actively involved in the therapeutic process and outcomes of occupational therapy are diverse, client-driven and measured in terms of participation or satisfaction derived from participation. Opportunities for work exist throughout Australia and other member countries of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

GC-NETSCM v.2 Graduate Certificate in Digital and Social Media
Curtin University
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. The Graduate Certificate in Digital and Social Media provides you with an opportunity to learn some of the key aspects of the human dimensions of the Internet: how people network, collaborate, and share information through digital and social media and design. Depending on choice of units, you will develop skills in one or more of: creating, maintaining and managing online communications for personal and commercial interactions, as well as gaining knowledge of the social and cultural contexts within which those interactions occur. The approach is interdisciplinary: you develop skills in websites, public communication, social network management, collaboration via virtual organisations, and web media production. At the same time you will understand the political, economic and social changes associated with the Internet. By taking this course, you will add to your existing qualification a basic level knowledge and skills needed for you to become an astute, engaged professional communicator via the Internet. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Course Overview Note Students may be studying in the same classes and online environments as undergraduate students taking equivalent units. However all units of study in this course require a more advanced level of achievement than equivalent undergraduate units as detailed in the unit outlines for each unit. Students are required to have and maintain reliable Internet access.

GC-MNEREC v.2 Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Economics
Curtin University
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. This course provides mining industry professionals with an introduction to selected economic, financial and management issues of importance to the mineral and energy sectors. Upon completion, students are encouraged to continue their studies in the Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics) course. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

GC-MKTG v.1 Graduate Certificate in Marketing
Curtin University
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. The Graduate Certificate in Marketing is suitable for those who wish to develop the fundamental skills of marketing. The course is also an entry point for those who may be considering higher postgraduate qualifications in the future. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

GC-LUXB v.1 Graduate Certificate in Luxury Branding
Curtin University
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. The Graduate Certificate in Luxury Branding is suitable for applicants who wish to develop fundamental skills in luxury branding. The course covers the basic principles of luxury brand management, design aesthetics as well as innovation and neuromarketing techniques. It is also an entry point for those who may be considering higher postgraduate qualifications in luxury branding in the future. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

GC-JOURL v.1 Graduate Certificate in Journalism
Curtin University
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. This course is designed for students seeking an introduction to journalism through one semester of full time study (part time equivalent). Students will learn and practise fundamental skills in journalism and develop critical and analytical skills through the study of journalism ethics and law. Additional Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

GC-ISYSTC v.1 Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology
Curtin University
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. This course is designed for students who already hold a degree but have no computing background or those students with extensive business management or supervisory experience without a first degree. The graduate certificate will assist students who need to acquire skills and knowledge in the planning and development of information systems in organisations. The course is of a practical nature, which will assist students to consolidate their learning by applying their knowledge and skills in the business environment. Career Opportunities Graduates generally find employment with business organisations and government agencies. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

GC-INTRNS v.1 Graduate Certificate in International Relations and National Security
Curtin University
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. This course provides an understanding of both contemporary international relations and the sub-discipline of security studies, as well as advanced skills in research and analytical thinking. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

GC-INDAUC v.1 Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies
Curtin University
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. This course is for those working or intending to work with Indigenous Australian people. Provision is made to enhance knowledge, competence and skills for culturally appropriate practice with diverse Indigenous Australian groups, communities and organisations. It examines the cultural, social, economic, political contexts and issues confronting Indigenous Australian people. The dynamic and complex environment in which Indigenous Australian people are positioned is considered through an Indigenous Australian perspective. It adopts an approach embodying principles of social justice in both andragogical processes and intended outcomes, informed by emergent Indigenous Australian critical theory. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

GC-HUMRES v.1 Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
Curtin University
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. This course is designed to meet the needs of those already working in the human resource management field who do not hold a first degree, or those who wish to become human resource management/industrial relations professionals. Satisfactory performance in the graduate certificate provides entry to the related graduate diploma course and the Master of Human Resources Course. Course Accreditation This course is accredited in Australia by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.