Engine Resource Management (ERM) was introduced by the STCW 2010 Manila amendments, to address a long felt need in the marine engineering curriculum. Over the years the role of the operational engineer in the engine room has changed substantially. The advancement in technology has led to more reliable yet sophisticated equipment and plant in the engine room which subsequently resulted in reducing...

HR professionals are expected to understand and practice human resource management aligned with organisational goals. This unit integrates theory and research to develop students' understanding of evidence-based human resource management and professional skills. Human resources development is widely recognised as a critical component in gaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace....

War and the nature of heroism were the central subject of the ancient world's most prestigious literary genre, epic poetry. This unit explores the changing ways in which the experience of war and the character of the epic hero are represented in the major epics, such as those by Homer, Virgil and Ovid. ...

This unit examines complex social problems underlying interpersonal violence and the social, psychological and physical risks posed to individuals, groups and the community. The management of these risks concerning such matters as family violence, sexual offences, assault, wounding and grievous bodily harm is analysed and assessed. Policing policies and legal implications relevant to such matters...

This is an on-board study program approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). It is a guided study program and has been structured in a way that enables the candidates to perform and familiarise themselves with on board tasks at operational level. This training should enhance the learning experience, setting out the ground work for Year 2 studies, it should be completed during...

In this unit you will focus on key web design practices and methodologies and applying web development tools to a web design brief. Through guided sessions and self-paced tutorials, you will learn how to apply user experience and interface design methods to web design projects. By exploring existing web design approaches, you will develop and practise skills in critique and design decision making....

This unit provides both a theoretical and practical overview of project management as it relates to technology-oriented projects. Specifically, this unit will introduce project management principles, techniques and tools that can be used to guide traditional business-oriented ICT projects, as well as those adaptations that are designed to support development of more creative ICT projects. A set...

This unit will explore the exciting field of virtual reality, mixed reality and the advanced concepts and technologies for interfacing humans with complex machines. We will discuss their potential impact on the way we think about computers and the way we interact with them. The unit will provide an introduction to advanced human-computer interfaces such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality...

In this online unit you will learn about a range of approaches to managing stress and enhancing well-being which can be applied by individuals in a self-care context. As a foundation, you will learn about stress and coping, well-being and happiness, and motivation and behaviour change.  This content includes different theories and models used in psychology to explain these concepts. Then you...

This unit will introduce you to clinically relevant microbial diseases and common antimicrobial agents. A review of the immune system will be provided for you. Key characteristics of clinically relevant pathogens will be explained, including their epidemiology, classification and modes of transmission. The mode of action, adverse effects and indication of antimicrobial agents will be explained....