Objectives:
The Certificate IV in Science course is a preliminary program designed to lead into vocationally orientated programs. The course not only gives students tangible pathways into other TAFE courses, but also ensures that the mathematics and science undertaken meets the requirements of a number of industries. These industries may include the laboratory sciences, health sciences and computing technology. On completion of the course, students may enter a number of Certificate and Diploma courses, or Nursing and science degrees.
Award:
Certificate IV in Science
Course Description:
Course Outline
The Certificate III & IV in Science courses are preliminary programs designed to lead into
vocationally orientated programs. The course not only gives students tangible pathways into
other TAFE courses, but also ensures that the mathematics and science undertaken meets the requirements of a number of industries. These industries may include the laboratory sciences, health sciences and computing technology. On completion of the course students may enter a number of Certificate and Diploma courses, or Nursing and science degrees.
Campus
Frankston
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
Entrance Requirements
Mature aged students who are at least 18 years of age
Application Procedure
Direct to Institute
Study Areas
Chemistry stream modules
Physics stream modules
Biology stream modules
Mathematics stream modules
Communications stream modules
Computing stream modules
Certificate III in Science
To qualify for the Certificate III in Science, a student must satisfactorily complete:
i) six core units
Conduct and present simple scientific research
Participate in laboratory/field workplace safety
Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems
Evaluate pathways options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio
Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes
ii) plus a minimum of two units in two of the three science streams
(Chemistry, Physics, Biology (minimum of three units)).
iii) plus a minimum of two electives.
Certificate IV in Science
To qualify for the Certificate IV in Science, a student must satisfactorily complete:
i) Certificate III in Science (21857VIC)
or have required prerequisite knowledge and skills
ii) plus two core units
Apply mathematical techniques to scientific contexts
Present and apply workplace information
iii) plus a minimum of two units in two of the three science streams
(Chemistry, Physics, Biology
iii) plus two additional maths units and two elective units.
Further Education Opportunities
Bachelor of Nursing (mature age)
Bachelor of Science
Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biological Testing, Manufacturing & Forensic Chemistry)
Advanced Diploma of Computer Science
Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
VCE
Certificate IV in Science - Frankston - Victoria
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