VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The college places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future study, training or the world of work. The college is a registered training organisation (RTO) giving students many opportunities to access nationally recognised industry programs.
Vocational Courses
While studying for the ACT Year 12 Certificate, students are able to incorporate a VET course into their package and work towards gaining a nationally recognized Certificate I or II qualification. These courses allow students practical experience in an industry and facilitate accelerated entry into CIT/TAFE courses and/or direct entry into part-time or full-time employment. The following courses are offered:
Music
Information Technology
CERT I
Information Technology is the study of information and intelligent systems, software development and application, hardware implementation, human computer interface/interaction and social, ethical and environmental issues. IT is integral to all aspects of contemporary society. Rapid and continuing advances in IT are changing the ways people share, use, develop and process information. The study of IT empowers individuals to participate in a rapidly changing technological world.
This course will enable students to:
Develop essential skills in literacy and numeracy, and be creative and productive users of technology, as a foundation for success in all learning areas
Develop condence and capabilities to pursue university or post-secondary vocational qualications leading to rewarding and productive employment
Work for the common good, in particular sustaining and improving natural and social environments.
Requirements for Certicate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology (IT)
Qualification Rules
Total number of units = 6
• 4 core competencies
• 2 elective competencies
Core Units - Achieve 4 Core Units
ICAICT101A Operate a personal computer
ICAICT102A Operate word-processing applications
ICAICT103A Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
ICAICT104A Use digital devices
Elective units - Achieve 2 Elective Units
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CERT II
Requirments for Certificate ll In II Information, Digital Media and Technology
Qualification Rules
Total Number Of Units = 14
• 7 core competencies
• 7 elective competencies
• 1 week of Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) is highly recommended.
Core Units - Achieve 7 Core Units
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
ICAICT201A Use computer operating systems and hardware
ICAICT202A Work and communicate effectively in an IT environment
ICAICT203A Operate application software packages
ICAICT204A Operate a digital media technology package
ICAWEB201A Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement
Elective Units - Achieve 7 Elective units
ICAICT205A Design basic organisational documents using computing packages
ICAICT206A Install software applications
ICAICT207A Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAICT209A Interact with ICT clients
ICAICT210A Operate database applications
ICAICT211A Identify and use basic current industry-specific technologies
ICASAS201A Maintain inventories for equipment, software and documentation
ICASAS202A Apply problem-solving techniques to routine IT malfunctions
ICASAS203A Connect hardware peripherals
ICASAS204A Record client support requirements
ICASAS206A Detect and protect from spam and destructive software
ICASAS207A Protect and secure information assets
ICASAS208A Maintain IT equipment and consumables
ICASAS209A Connect and use a home-based local wireless network
ICPMM321C Capture a digital image
CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content
CUFCAM201A Assist with a basic camera shoot
CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images
CERT III
Requirments for Certificate lll In Information, Digital Media and Technology
Statement of Attainment ICA30111 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
To receive a Statement of Attainment towards ICA30111 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology students must follow one of the streams below and demonstrate the underpinning knowledge and skills required at AQF Level 3 over time and in a variety of industry contexts:
One week of Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) in the area of specialisation or demonstration of ongoing industry relationships and mentoring with industry partners is highly recommended.
Fashion DesignCertificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology LMT21707
Qualification Rules
Total Number Of Units = 11 Units
7 Core Units
4 Elective Units
Core Units- Achieve 7 Core Units
LMTGN2001B Follow defined OHS policies and procedures
LMTGN2002B Apply quality standards
LMTCL2001B Use a sewing machine
LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics
LMTFD2005B Identify design process for fashion designs
LMTFD2001B Design and produce a simple garment
MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective Units - Achieve Elective Units
LMTGN2003B Work in the textiles, clothing and footwear industry
LMTGN2009B Operate computing technology in a Textiles, clothing and footwear workplace
LMTCL2004B Sew components
LMTCL2010B Modify patterns to create basic styles
LMTCL2011B Draw and interpret a basic sketch
LMTFD2002B Apply printing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs
LMTFD2003B Apply dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs
LMTFD2004B Work within an Indigenous cultural framework
Media
The media are one of the most powerful influences on contemporary society as they inform, educate and entertain. The media are important channels for education and cultural exchange.
The media are fundamental to our self-expression and representation as individuals and as communities. The media enable us to understand ourselves as Australian and global citizens, consumers, workers and imaginative beings. They also provide a means to connect with and learn about our own and other cultures and practices.
Media courses offer students a context in which to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become effective members of society. Students become critical and discerning individuals, recognising that the media shape what we know about the world.
A media course aims to encourage students to create their own media products, both as a means of exploration and as evidence of understanding. Media studies address aspects of the media industry, workplace realities, teamwork, commercial considerations, industry requirements and restrictions along with work ethics. Students learn to work independently and collaboratively, make informed decisions about professional and vocational pathways and acquire employment and leisure skills.
One Media Studies unit can be usedin an English major, major minor or double major.
Students also have the opportunity to attain a Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media)
One Media Studies unit can also be used in an English major, major minor or double major
Business Administration
This course falls within the Business Services area. Business services are essential to every Australian business either as a core activity or as a support to a core activity. Business services can be internally or externally provided to a business.
Business services are those activities that bind an organisation together, enable it to function and connect it to its customers and community. As such, ‘Business Services’ represents both an industry sector (comprising those rms which provide a business service to other companies) and an occupational grouping (comprising those workers in all industries who are providing a business service within their own company).
Business services include management and administration; human resource management; marketing and advertising; record-keeping, processing accounts and nancial documents; and customer service.
Business administration forms part of the business service industry sector, which is estimated to employ over 2 million Australians and is growing at the rate of 5% per year. The business services workforce is the second largest cross-industry occupational group in Australia and is traditionally open to school leavers. The size of the workforce ensures that the sector will provide current and future school students with employment opportunities. It is likely that employers will require higher-level skills and place a greater emphasis on formal qualications.
The inclusion of industry-recognised courses in Business Services in the school curriculum will allow students to develop a range of skills. This will broaden and enhance the current and emerging opportunities available for students in training and employment across a range of work options.
Certicate II in Business is a nationally recognised qualication for clerical/administrative employment at an operational level but also provides pathways to further qualications in supervision, specialist occupations and management in a range of industries.
On successful completion of this course, students will:
• be able to carry out a range of entry-level tasks in a position, such as administrative assistant
• possess a range of skills, attitudes and knowledge which will assist them in roles not specically related to employment, e.g. as a student and as a citizen in general
• be eligible for appropriate credit towards courses offered by other training providers where such courses, or the relevant parts thereof, are based on the same industry competency standards.
This is also a competency-based course and therefore the Units of Competence contain goals that are specic to the learning outcomes.
“Business Services” is also relevant to a number of related professional careers, including information technology, business management, publishing and nance.
Effective business services underpin the successful operation of all organisations in the public, private and community sectors, whether they are commercial or not-for-prot.
Requirments for Certicate I in Business
Qualication Rules
Total Number Of Units = 6
• 1 core
• 5 electives
Core Units - Achieve 1 Core Unit
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
Elective Units - Achieve 5 Elective Units
BSBADM101A Use business equipment and resources
BSBIND201A Work effectively in a business environment
BSBCMM101A Apply basic communication skills
BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer
BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills
BSBLED101A Plan skills development
BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBITU202A Create and use spread sheets
Requirments for Certicate II In Business
BSB20107
Qualication Rules
Total Number Of Units = 12
• 1 Core
• 11 Electives
Core Units - Achieve 1 Core Unit
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
Elective Units - Achieve 11 Elective
BSBIND201A Work effectively in a business environment
BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace
BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others
BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information
BSBITU202A Create and use spread sheets
BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
BSBINM202A Handle mail
BSBCUS201B Deliver a service to customers
BSBITU203A Communicate electronically
FNSACC301A Process nancial transactions and extract interim reports
BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
BSBITU302B Create electronic presentations
Requirments for Certicate III In Business BSB30110
Qualification Rules
Total Number Of Units = 12
• 1 Core
• 11 Electives
Core Units - Achieve 1 Core Unit
BSBOHS301B Apply knowledge of OHS legislation in the workplace
Elective Units - Achieve 11 Elective Units
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBWRT301A Write simple documents
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents
BSBITU301A Create and use databases
BSBPRO301A Recommend products and services
BSBITU302B Create electronic presentations
BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity
BSBITU304A Produce spread sheets
BSBITU303A Design and produce text documents
BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding and accuracy-continued from Cert II
Furniture Construction
Requirements for Certicate I in Furnishing LMF10108
Qualication Rules
Total Number of Units = 6 And Over
4 Core Units
1+ Specialist Units
1+ Elective Units
CORE UNITS - Achieve 4 Core Units
LMFCR0001B Follow safe working policies and practices
LMFCR0002B Communicate in the workplace
LMFCR0003B Carry out measurements and calculations
LMFCR0004B Work eectively with others
SPECIALIST UNITS - Achieve Minimum Of One
LMFFF1001B Complete a basic -nishing product
LMFFM1001B Construct a basic timber furnishing product
LMFFM1002B Operate basic woodworking machines
ELECTIVE UNITS - Achieve Minimum Of One
Furniture Finishing
LMFFF2001B Use furniture -nishing sector hand and power tools
LMFFF2002B Dismantle/re-assemble furniture
LMFFF2003B Remove surface coatings
LMFFF2004B Prepare surfaces for -nishing
LMFFF2008B Apply surface coatings by hand
Furniture Making
LMFFM2001B Use furniture making sector hand and power tools
LMFFM2002B Assemble furnishing components
LMFFM2003B Select and apply hardware
LMFFM2005B Join solid timber
LMFFM2006B Hand make timber joints
Dance
Dance is the language of movement. It is an art form that uses the body as an instrument of communication and creativity. It has its own specific language, processes and techniques that are explored through creation, performance and evaluation of dance, demanding intellectual and physical rigour.
When creating dance, students explore ideas through developing an understanding of the elements of dance, stylistic conventions and choreographic tools. They learn to problem solve, collaborate and make creative judgements as they select and structure those elements and conventions to create and shape choreographic sequences.
When presenting dance, students use expressive techniques to convey the choreographer’s intent to an audience. They develop an understanding of the nature and function of dance; through a practical knowledge of various forms and styles and a range of technical and performance skills to entertain, inspire and challenge an audience.
When evaluating dance, students use a range of processes to communicate their interpretation, critical analysis and appreciation of dance. The deconstruction of dance forms allows students to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of dance as performers, choreographers and observers.
Dance offers opportunities for students to derive a sense of wellbeing, self-esteem and the necessary social skills to work effectively, both individually and collaboratively.
Through Dance, students have the opportunity to develop a range of life skills that will enhance their careers and personal growth.
Dance graduates from Narrabundah College have gone on to WAAPA, Village Performing Arts Centre, Jason Coleman Ministry of Dance, and Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Some units offered in Dance Studies include:
Introduction to Dance - An introductory unit that focuses on safe dance practice and the basic fundamentals of technique and choreography.
Contemporary Dance - Students will study dance pioneers Martha Graham and Australian Contemporary dance companies.
World Dance - Students will learn traditional sequences and repertoire from a wide range of cultures. They will have the opportunity to perform these pieces at Narrabundah College’s United Nations Day in Session Three.
Dance and the Media - Students will study the relationship of dance and the media and will receive the opportunity to create their own dance film or music video.
Popular Dance - This unit will enable students to understand dance in contemporary society and have an opportunity to choreograph a piece in one of the following styles: Street Dance, Hip-Hop, Krumping, Popping, Lyrical, Jazz, Ballroom, Contemporary, Latin, Bollywood and Disco.
Dance students at Narrabundah College receive the opportunity to perform at Dance Festival, Limelight Festival, Australian Dance Week and regularly at local community and school events.
Structured Workplace Learning
Students have the opportunity to undertake workplace learning and gain competencies associated with their VET course during vocational placements.
Australian School-based Apprenticeships (ASBAS)
Through an Australian School-Based Apprenticeship students are able to combine their college studies and employment. These are available in a range of industry areas.
Apprenticeships & Traineeships Available
The best way to start your act apprenticeships career is to apply on line at www.actapprenticeships.com.au. Click on "register for an apprenticeship" and fill in the form.
