This unit focusses on security analysis and portfolio management. The unit is designed around the following three points of view, to enable you to learn about trading and investing in financial markets. Investment skills for your own personal gain. Investment skills for the financial services industry; An understanding of financial markets and instruments; The study of investments is exciting....

In this unit, you will be introduced to the basic principles of investing. A discussion will be made of the main characteristics of investments with an emphasis on risk and return and the trade-off between the two. The unit focuses on the concepts of portfolio investment and the importance of risk management, plus addresses the issues of correlation and diversification. Identification of the risk...

In this unit you will investigate the principles and practicalities of teaching a foreign language within a primary school context The unit will include evaluation and application of Languages teaching and learning theory and contemporary language teaching methodologies. Existing understandings, skills and processes to plan and implement Language teaching and learning experiences into the primary...

This unit provides students with knowledge of instrumentation and control systems and helps students develop practical skills in operation, modelling, design, simulation and analysis of control systems and their components commonly used in maritime industries. ...

Exploration for mineral resources is vital for meeting the demands of society, industry, and technology. The pursuit of these resources drives innovation, economic growth, and sustainability. This unit draws on the expertise of scientists from the Discipline of Earth Sciences and Centre for Ore Deposit and Earth Sciences (CODES) and aims to address fundamental questions related to mineral...

This unit provides essential background to professionals working in local, state and national settings for effective outbreak response. Students will learn the skills and knowledge required to respond to communicable disease outbreaks and other public health incidents. This includes: the ten steps of outbreak investigations; assessment of public health surveillance data and intelligence; using...

This unit provides background information on the demographic trends in Australia and gives an overview of the compulsory superannuation system that operates within Australia. Within the financial planning industry, retirement planning forms an important part of advisory services. This unit will enhance your knowledge of the matters relating to superannuation and retirement planning for advisors...

Rivers form the backbone of many communities, histories, and natural ecosystems across the globe. In this unit you investigate and analyse characteristics and ecologies of river systems for safe travel and environmental interpretation. You will explore and evaluate natural and cultural aspects, catchment formation, hydrology, and ecosystems of specific Tasmanian river systems. Through hands-on...

The stakeholder project unit provides an opportunity for students to apply their skills to an Indigenous based problem derived from the Indigenous community. Building a deep understanding of the unique needs of this community will provide a platform for students to move beyond basic stakeholder analysis and to exhibit empathy with stakeholder collaboration. Students will work in teams with...