This unit introduces you to ceramics practices through hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and creative projects. You will undertake a number of small experiments to gain and apply knowledge of a range of ceramic techniques and explore surface possibilities through the firing process. An independent project will allow you to explore techniques further, resulting in a realised creative project....

City Lives brings together practical skills in urban analysis and observation to promote critical consideration of the pressing urban issues of our times. In particular, this unit tackles contemporary issues of urban inclusion, exclusion, diversity, and creativity. It interrogates who and what is given ‘place’ in the city and the norms which shape urban governance, encounter, interaction, and...

This Unit provides you with an introduction to studies in addictive behaviours in preparation for employment in the areas of alcohol and other substance counselling, treatment and prevention. It provides an overview of models of treatment and prevention of addictive behaviours with an emphasis on substance use disorders and behavioural addictions, such as gambling. Policy options and approaches...

In this unit, you will develop skills in critical evaluation, evidence-informed practice, and person-centred care to enhance the patient experience in oncology nursing. You will gain expertise in investigating care practices, analysing patient feedback and identifying gaps between patient experiences and clinical practice. You will apply evidence-informed decision-making to design quality...

This unit (concurrently with KHA457) involves developing, conducting, and reporting a substantial independent study of a psychological nature. There are three major components to the research project. First, under the guidance of your supervisor, you will review the relevant research literature, develop a research question, design a study, and prepare a written research proposal. This written...

This unit explores current thinking and strategies around dealing with issues of adjustment to change. That change includes changes involving loss, grief and trauma. Death and bereavement will be addressed including dealing with grief as a natural process and with more complicated grief. Non-death losses are also addressed such as divorce, unemployment, disability, chronic illness, infertility,...

In this unit you will learn to apply advanced counselling skills, including working with a range of client presentations and intervention strategies. You will gain skills and knowledge to help you navigate the stages of therapy, beginning with the intake interview. This unit will challenge you to extend your foundational knowledge and skills to more specific and advanced approaches to counselling,...

This unit provides an introduction to the theory and practice working in rehabilitation counselling. Topics covered include case management, as well as vocational, medical and forensic rehabilitation. Organisational structures and the individual experience are examined. The acquisition of information and practical skills is emphasised, providing competencies for students to enhance their overall...

Global Political economy examines the institutional structures of the global economic system. These include the World Bank with a focus on finance for international development; the World Trade Organization, on managing the world’s contentious trading arrangements; the International Monetary Fund, on managing global finance and especially balance of payments and currency crises; the...

Modern geospatial data collection and analysis is a critical component of civil engineering projects. Whilst much of this work is undertaken by geospatial professionals, it is important for civil engineers to understand and appraise geospatial measurements and outcomes in the context of efficient and accurate project deliverables. In this unit you will learn how to undertake geospatial data...

This unit extends upon introductory material related to the biological basis of behaviour, including the structure and function of the nervous system, how we sense and perceive information, how we monitor and control our actions and how we process emotion, stress and reward. Neuroscience theories and concepts will be integrated with cognitive theories to cover topics such as attention, learning...

HIR101 provides students with an overview of the theory and practice of international relations. The unit is divided into two modules. In module one, you will learn about theoretical approaches to the study of IR including introductions to realist, liberal, critical, feminist and green approaches. Each theory provides an important perspective on the international system, foregrounding some actors...

This unit is designed to be experiential and practice-focused. It will build upon neonatal theoretical knowledge and focus on the complex healthcare needs of the neonate and their family/s when requiring specialised care. The skills required in practice to address complex neonatal nursing situations will be covered. You will examine neonatal complications and emergencies requiring nursing...

This unit emphasises the critical role communication, technology-enhanced care and collaboration plays in delivering compassionate, empathetic, equitable and safe nursing care. Through simulations and case studies including narratives, you will develop and apply therapeutic communication strategies that address the diverse needs of people in healthcare settings. You will also learn how technology...

This unit builds on your clinical assessment and management skills by examining emergency presentations in acutely unwell adult and paediatric patients. You will develop the knowledge and skills to practice as an emergency nurse able to critically assess, interpret and respond to the patient's condition using advanced problem solving skills. ...

You will acquire knowledge about workplace culture and its impact on quality service delivery, factors that facilitate or act as barriers to the development of a quality culture in the workplace and apply this knowledge to critically analyse workplace scenarios. ...

This unit is designed to be experiential and practice focused. It will build upon paediatric theoretical knowledge and focus on the complex healthcare needs of the paediatric patient and their family/s when requiring specialised nursing care. The skills required in practice to address complex nursing situations in paediatric settings will be covered. You will examine paediatric complications and...

This unit explores specialised concepts in emergency nursing, including triage, trauma, disaster management, toxicology, paediatrics, mental health, and environmental emergencies. Students will develop advanced assessment skills and evidence-informed management strategies for high-acuity and fast-track patient presentations. By the completion of this unit, you will develop clinical decision-making...

This unit introduces you to ceramics practices through hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and creative projects. You will undertake a number of small experiments to gain and apply knowledge of a range of ceramic techniques and explore surface possibilities through the firing process. An independent project will allow you to explore techniques further, resulting in a realised creative project....

City Lives brings together practical skills in urban analysis and observation to promote critical consideration of the pressing urban issues of our times. In particular, this unit tackles contemporary issues of urban inclusion, exclusion, diversity, and creativity. It interrogates who and what is given ‘place’ in the city and the norms which shape urban governance, encounter, interaction, and...

This Unit provides you with an introduction to studies in addictive behaviours in preparation for employment in the areas of alcohol and other substance counselling, treatment and prevention. It provides an overview of models of treatment and prevention of addictive behaviours with an emphasis on substance use disorders and behavioural addictions, such as gambling. Policy options and approaches...

In this unit students will undertake self-directed knowledge development through negotiated contracted learning. This learning will incorporate a review of literature around an area on oncology nursing of their choice in order to examine the patient experience of cancer and outcomes. ...

This unit (concurrently with KHA457) involves developing, conducting, and reporting a substantial independent study of a psychological nature. There are three major components to the research project. First, under the guidance of your supervisor, you will review the relevant research literature, develop a research question, design a study, and prepare a written (four A4 page) research proposal....

This unit explores current thinking and strategies around dealing with issues of adjustment to change. That change includes changes involving loss, grief and trauma. Death and bereavement will be addressed including dealing with grief as a natural process and with more complicated grief. Non-death losses are also addressed such as divorce, unemployment, disability, chronic illness, infertility,...

In this unit you will learn to apply advanced counselling skills, including working with a range of client presentations and intervention strategies. You will gain skills and knowledge to help you navigate the stages of therapy, beginning with the intake interview. This unit will challenge you to extend your foundational knowledge and skills to more specific and advanced approaches to counselling,...

This unit provides an introduction to the theory and practice working in rehabilitation counselling. Topics covered include case management, as well as vocational, medical and forensic rehabilitation. Organisational structures and the individual experience are examined. The acquisition of information and practical skills is emphasised, providing competencies for students to enhance their overall...

Global Political economy examines the institutional structures of the global economic system. These include the World Bank with a focus on finance for international development; the World Trade Organization, on managing the world’s contentious trading arrangements; the International Monetary Fund, on managing global finance and especially balance of payments and currency crises; the...

Modern geospatial data collection and analysis is a critical component of civil engineering projects. Whilst much of this work is undertaken by geospatial professionals, it is important for civil engineers to understand and appraise geospatial measurements and outcomes in the context of efficient and accurate project deliverables. In this unit you will learn how to undertake geospatial data...

This unit extends upon introductory material related to the biological basis of behaviour, including the structure and function of the nervous system, how we sense and perceive information, and how we monitor and control our actions. Neuroscience theories and concepts will be integrated with cognitive theories to cover topics such as attention, learning and memory, emotion, cognition, and language...

HIR101 provides students with an overview of the theory and practice of international relations. The unit is divided into two modules. In module one, you will learn about theoretical approaches to the study of IR including introductions to realist, liberal, critical, feminist and green approaches. Each theory provides an important perspective on the international system, foregrounding some actors...

This unit prepares the Registered Nurse/Midwife to provide comprehensive and therapeutic nursing care to critically ill newborns, growing premature infant, and their families. The student will critically reflect on contemporary neonatal nursing practices and the assumptions that underpin them, through the lenses of families in their care, evidence-based literature, and the self. Application of...

The unit will prepare you to communicate effectively in a variety of nursing situations. In this unit you will explore therapeutic and person-centred communication with a focus on people with diverse needs and/or people experiencing challenging situations. Technology-enhanced communication will be examined to identify how it may be of assistance to address challenges experienced by people...

This unit extends clinical assessment and management skills of the student by exploring emergency presentations in the acutely unwell adult and paediatric patient. This unit develops an emergency nurse who is able to critically assess and evaluate the patient's condition using advanced problem solving skills. This unit will also explore disaster management and professional issues including legal...