This unit will provide you with an understanding of biological, geological, chemical and physical processes, as they relate to agricultural production systems. Processes explored will include biogeochemical cycles, photosynthesis, respiration, energy flows and transfer of nutrients. You will learn about the roles and interactions of living organisms and non-living components of agricultural...

In this unit you will be introduced to aquatic animal feeds and nutrition and examine the links between feed ingredients, composition, nutrient requirements, fish growth, feed manufacture, nutritional value, feeding practices and product quality. Through the design and execution of a simulated experiment, you will gain practical experience in assessing and using nutritional information, feeding,...

Using advanced features of digital design toolsets, you will engage in design methods that generate technical CAD models reflective of industry standards. Technical drawings will be developed to effectively convey detailed design information to key stakeholders in the fabrication process. These skills will be used to consider approaches to innovation by developing an equipment design idea that...

Family violence is a complex social and legal issue of urgent national importance. In this unit, Legal and Policy Responses to Family Violence, you will gain a deep insight into the range of behaviours that may comprise family violence; different perspectives on the causes of and solutions to family violence; and contemporary legal, policy and other system responses to family violence.You will...

This unit examines the creation of the United States of America by focusing on two significant conflicts. We begin by studying the origins and outcomes of the eighteenth century American War of Independence - an event that was both a civil war within the British Empire and an American Revolution. We then study how tensions within the new republic, particularly over slavery, led to an American...

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 capstone unit will provide opportunities for you to bring together the knowledge learned, and skills developed through your course of study and apply these to entrepreneurial and innovative contexts. This unit creates a practical awareness of the concepts of entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and innovation as a means to create opportunities for new ventures and...

This unit provides you with opportunities to develop advanced industry-based skills and knowledge that are highly sought out by employers. In addition, it allows you to explore, apply and analyse key processes and practices that are often used across a broad range of industries. You will investigate, evaluate and use key concepts, principles, techniques, and approaches that are related to a range...

This unit focuses on building both personal and professional resilience for responding to change and uncertainty. Maintaining sustainable services and supports for individuals, families and communities requires people and organisations to work within increasingly complex and uncertain environments. This unit will introduce contemporary tools and strategies that underpin the ability of people and...

Business planning for successful organisations relies on both strategic and operational plans that inform and guide day to day activities and processes. Strategic planning concepts include medium to long term planning, vision, missions, values and objectives of an organisation. This unit explores how strategic planning informs operational planning, with a strong focus on how operational actions...