Courses

• CERTIFICATE III IN BUSINESS EQUIPMENT (UEE30107)

  CRICOS Course Code: 070734D

  COURSE DESCRIPTION
  Certificate III in Business Equipment aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain photocopiers, fax etc.

  QUALIFICATIONS
  Students successfully completing the course will receive the Certificate III in Business Equipment UEE30107.

  JOB PROSPECTS
  Graduates of the Certificate III in Business Equipment course will be able to seek employment as a Business Equipment trades person.

  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent
  English level of IELTS 5.5 or greater

  SELECTION CRITERIA
  Assessment of previous training/experience, if relevant, will be made as part of the application process.

  COURSE LENGTH & FEES
  Course Duration: Full time 64 weeks with 50 teaching weeks
  Tuition Fees: AUD$ 14,000 Application Fees: AUD$ 200
  Equipment Fee: AUD$ 1,500

  UNIT CODE	TITLE	Core/ Elective/ Stream Core
  UEENEEC013B	Participate in business equipment work and competency development activities	Core
  UEENEEE001B	Apply OHS practices in the workplace	Core
  UEENEEE002B	Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components	Core
  UEENEEE003B	Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits	Core
  UEENEEE004B	Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits	Core
  UEENEEE005B	Fix and secure equipment	Core
  UEENEEE007B	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals	Core
  UEENEEE037B	Document occupational hazards and risks in electrotechnology	Core
  UEENEEH002B	Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components	Core
  UEENEEH003B	Carry out routine repairs to business equipment	Core
  UEENEEH007B	Carry out repairs of predictable faults in general electronic apparatus	Core
  UEENEEH011B	Troubleshoot d.c. power supplies with single phase input	Core
  UEENEEH012B	Troubleshoot digital subsystems	Core
  UEENEEH013B	Troubleshoot amplifiers	Core
  UEENEEH014B	Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits	Core
  UEENEEH021B	Find and repair faults in high volume office equipment	Core
  UEENEEH038B	Find and repair faults in complex power supplies	Core
  UEENEEH039B	Troubleshoot basic amplifiers	Core
  UEENEEC010B	Deliver a service to customers	Stream Core
  UEENEED001B	Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace	Stream Core
  UEENEEH022B	Find and repair faults in remote control apparatus	Elective
  UEENEED004B	Use engineering applications software	Elective
  UEENEEA002B	Select electronics components	Elective

• CERTIFICATE III IN ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION(UEE30907)

  COURSE DESCRIPTION
  This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level with options in electronics communications systems.

  QUALIFICATIONS
  On successful completion of the course, the candidate is awarded the Certificate III in Electronics and Communication.

  JOB PROSPECTS
  Graduates of the Certificate III in Electronics and Communication course will be able to seek employment as a technician in general Electronics or in Electronics and Communication.

  UNIT CODE	TITLE	Core/ Elective/ Stream Core
  UEENEEC013B	Participate in business equipment work and competency development activities	Core
  UEENEEE001B	Apply OHS practices in the workplace	Core
  UEENEEE002B	Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components	Core
  UEENEEE003B	Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits	Core
  UEENEEE004B	Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits	Core
  UEENEEE005B	Fix and secure equipment	Core
  UEENEEE007B	Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals	Core
  UEENEEE037B	Document occupational hazards and risks in electronics	Core
  UEENEEH002B	Carry out basic repairs to electronic apparatus by replacement of components	Core
  UEENEEH011B	Troubleshoot d.c. power supplies with single phase input	Core
  UEENEEH012B	Troubleshoot digital subsystems	Core
  UEENEEH013B	Troubleshoot amplifiers	Core
  UEENEEH014B	Troubleshoot frequency dependent circuits	Core
  UEENEEH038B	Find and repair faults complex power supplies	Core
  UEENEEH039B	Troubleshoot basic amplifiers	Core
  UEENEEH046B	Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems	Core
  UEENEED001B	Use basic computer applications relevant to a workplace	Stream Core
  UEENEEC010B	Deliver a service to customers	Stream Core
  UEENEEH069B	Solve problems in electronic circuits	Elective
  UEENEEH003B	Carry out routine repairs to business equipment	Elective
  UEENEEH021B	Find and repair faults in high volume office equipment	Elective

• CERTIFICATE III IN PRINTING & GRAPHIC ARTS (GRAPHIC PRE-PRESS) (ICP30205)

  COURSE DESCRIPTION
  The Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-Press) is suitable for trainees wishing to gain a broad and thorough knowledge of the Printing and Graphic Arts industry. The course provides the opportunity to develop pre-press skills in typography, design and layout, preparation of files for print, scanning images, image outputting, imposition and a range of current industry software applications.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  Students successfully completing the course will receive the Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre - Press) ICP30201
  
  JOB PROSPECTS
  Graduates of the Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-Press) course will be able to seek employment as Graphic Pre-Press Tradesperson.
  
  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent
  English level of IELTS 5.5 or greater
  
  SELECTION CRITERIA
  Assessment of previous training/experience, if relevant, will be made as part of the application process.
  
  COURSE LENGTH & FEES
  Course Duration: Full time 52 weeks with 40 teaching weeks
  Tuition Fees: AUD$ 9,500 Application Fees: AUD$ 200
  Resources Fee: AUD$ 500
  
  CRICOS Course Code: 064128K

  UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME	UNIT NOMINAL HOURS
  ICPKN311B	Apply knowledge of the graphic pre-press sector	50
  ICPMM263B	Access and use the internet	20
  ICPPP211B	Develop a basic design concept	40
  ICPPP221B	Select and apply type	30
  ICPPP224B	Produce pages using a page layout application	60
  ICPPP225B	Produce graphics using a graphics application	60
  ICPPP252B	Output images	30
  ICPPP321B	Produce a typographic image	50
  ICPPP322B	Digitise images for reproduction	40
  ICPPP324B	Create pages using a page layout application	60
  ICPPP334B	Prepare an imposition format for printing processes	50
  ICPPP386B	Undertake digital proofing	30
  ICPSU216B	Inspect quality against required standards	30
  ICPSU260B	Maintain a safe work environment	30
  ICPSU262B	Communicate in the workplace	30
  Elective Units
  ICPPP226B	Produce interactive PDF files	50
  ICPMM321B	Capture a digital image	40
  ICPMM322B	Edit a digital image	40
  ICAB4135B	Create a simple mark-up language document to specification	30
  ICPPP328B	Generate high-end PDF files	30

• CERTIFICATE IV IN BUSINESS (BSB40207)

  CRICOS Course Code: 070734D
  
  COURSE DESCRIPTION
  The Certificate IV in Business concentrates on developing the skills required to effectively manage people in the workplace and focuses on the importance of financial aspects when making decisions.

  QUALIFICATIONS
  Students successfully completing the course will receive the Certificate IV in Business BSB40207.

  JOB PROSPECTS
  Graduates of the Certificate IV in Business course will be able to seek employment in the following area:
  
  Middle line Management
  Supervision of staff
  General business support

  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent
  English level of IELTS 5.5 or greater

  SELECTION CRITERIA
  Assessment of previous training/experience, if relevant, will be made as part of the application process.

  COURSE LENGTH & FEES
  Course Duration: Full time 26 weeks with 20 teaching weeks
  Tuition Fees: AUD$ 4,250 Application Fees: AUD$ 200
  Material and Resource fee: $250

  UNIT CODE	TITLE	Core/ Elective
  BSBOHS407A	Monitor a safe workplace	Core
  BSBADM405B	Organise meetings	Elective
  BSBINN301A	Promote innovation in a team environment	Elective
  BSBLED401A	Develop teams and individuals	Elective
  BSBMKG413A	Promote products and services	Elective
  BSBREL401A	Establish networks	Elective
  BSBRES401A	Analyse and present research information	Elective
  BSBRSK401A	Identify risk and apply risk management processes	Elective
  BSBSUS301A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	Elective
  BSBWRT401A	Write complex documents	Elective

  

• DIPLOMA OF INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA(CUF50207)

  CRICOS Number: 070737A

  COURSE DESCRIPTION
  The Diploma of Interactive Digital Media is suitable for trainees wishing to gain skills and knowledge to work in many areas of multimedia design and production across the arts, entertainment, e-commerce and media industries. The Diploma course develops multimedia skills in graphic arts, web page development, 2D and 3D animation, screen design, multimedia authoring, scripting languages and advanced HTML.

  QUALIFICATIONS
  Students successfully completing the course will receive the Diploma of Interactive Digital Media (CUF50207)

  JOB PROSPECTS
  Graduates of the Diploma of Interactive Digital Media course will be able to seek employment as pre-press tradesperson or work as a member of a multimedia development team.

  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent 
  English level of IELTS 5.5 or greater

  SELECTION CRITERIA
  Assessment of previous training/experience, if relevant, will be made as part of the application process.

  COURSE LENGTH & FEES
  Course Duration: Full time 52 weeks with 40 teaching weeks
  Tuition Fees: AUD$ 9,500 Application Fees: AUD$ 200 
  Resources Fee: AUD$ 500

  UNITS OF COMPETENCY

  UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME	UNIT NOMINAL HOURS
  Core Units
  BSBCMM401A	Make a presentation	50
  BSBCRT402A	Collaborate in a creative process	20
  BSBREL401A	Establish networks	40
  BSBPMG510A	Manage projects	30
  BSBOHS509A	Ensure a safe workplace	60
  Specialist
  CUFANM502A	Create 3D digital environments	60
  CUFDIG502A	Design web environments	60
  BSBDES402A	Interpret and respond to a design brief	20
  CUFDIG505A	Design information architecture	70
  CUFDIG506A	Design interaction	60
  CUFCMP501A	Manage and exploit copyright arrangements	20
  Elective
  Elective Units
  CUFANM403A	Create titles for screen productions	50
  CUFDIG402A	Design user interfaces	70
  CUFDIG403A	Create user interfaces	70
  CUFDIG503A	Design elearning resources	45
  CUFPOS402A	Manage media assets	40

• DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT (BSB51107)

  CRICOS Course Code: 070736B
  
  COURSE DESCRIPTION
  Diploma of Management develops the skill to operate as a manager. The course covers marketing services, managing personnel, systems performance and also industrial relations policies and processes.

  QUALIFICATIONS
  Students successfully completing the course will receive the Diploma of Management BSB51107.

  JOB PROSPECTS
  Graduates of the Diploma of Management course will be able to will be able to seek employment in the following area:
  
  Supervision of staff
  Leadership at the workplace
  General business support

  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent
  English level of IELTS 5.5 or greater

  SELECTION CRITERIA
  Assessment of previous training/experience, if relevant, will be made as part of the application process.

  COURSE LENGTH & FEES
  Course Duration: Full time 26 weeks with 20 teaching weeks
  Tuition Fees: AUD$ 5,200 per semester Application Fees: AUD$ 200
  Material and Resource fee: $250

  UNIT CODE	TITLE	Core/ Elective
  BSBFIM501A	Manage budgets and financial plans	Core
  BSBMGT502B	Manage people performance	Core
  BSBMGT515A	Manage operational plan	Core
  BSBPMG510A	Manage projects	Core
  BSBRSK501A	Manage risk	Core
  BSBHRM402A	Recruit, select and induct staff	Elective
  BSBMGT516A	Facilitate continuous improvement	Elective
  BSBSUS501A	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability	Elective

• GENERAL ENGLISH

  ENTRY PRE-REQUISITES

  No pre-requisites.
  In house ELICOS Placement Test.

  TEACHING METHODS
  Classes are communicative task-based learning. Students are given an in house placement test to determine which class suits them best. Each level follows a syllabus, covering the four macro skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

  ASSESSMENT
  Assessment is ongoing, based on student participation and language proficiency in all four skill areas. Continuous assessment examines achievement in a range of language tasks across the four skill, these include oral presentations, group and research projects as well as practical tasks. Specific assessments will be based on reading, writing, listening and speaking being the macro skills of language.

  ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
  Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

  PATHWAYS
  Students completing an ELICOS program will receive a certificate, which states in detail their English language proficiency.

  When students successfully complete their ELICOS study, and attain the levels required by Nova Institute RTO courses, they will be able to enroll in the following vocational tertiary training courses offered at Nova Institute.

  If you have come to Australia to study for a reason other than further or higher education you will be placed in the General English Course.

  This course is designed to develop your English communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The emphasis of the course is to learn while having fun and using English in a practical way.

  The GE course runs at four levels, and each level is 12 weeks in length.

  GE Elementary
  GE Pre-Intermediate
  GE Intermediate
  GE Upper Intermediate

  You may progress through the course as you successfully complete each level but be aware that very few students will complete all four levels within a 48 week period and it is likely that you will need to repeat one or more levels to gain a high degree of proficiency.

  CRICOS Course Code: 064200G

• ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

  ENTRY PRE-REQUISITES

  Successfully complete a Nova Institute of Technology General English Course which articulates into the English for Academic Purposes course

  OR

  Achieve a satisfactory result in an ELICOS Placement Test

  OR

  Demonstrate your level of English by providing evidence from an international testing performance

  TEACHING METHODS
  Classes are communicative task-based learning.

  If you are in Australia to prepare for study in a Vocational Course or a University you will be placed in our English for Academic Purposes Course (EAP).

  This course is designed to help you to learn the English you need to be able to study in a mainstream course alongside Australian students whose first language is English.

  The course will help with general communication, but will also help you to learn the vocabulary required by the subjects in Vocational and University courses.

  The EAP course runs at two levels, each level is 12 weeks X 20 hours per week (240 hours long).

  EAP 1 Upper Intermediate level

  EAP 2 Pre-Advanced level

  In order to progress to the next level in these courses, you have to successfully complete the course at your current level.

  CRICOS Course Code: 064199F

• IELTS PREPARATION

  ENTRY PRE-REQUISITES

  Successfully complete a Nova Institute of Technology General English Course which articulates into the English for Academic Purposes course

  OR

  Achieve a satisfactory result in an ELICOS Placement Test

  OR

  Demonstrate your level of English by providing evidence from an international testing performance

  If your major purpose in studying English is to achieve an acceptable score in the IELTS test you will be placed in our IELTS preparation course. This course is designed to assist you in learning the types of English that will help you to achieve the score you require. THIS IS NOT PURELY AN EXAMINATION PRACTICE COURSE.

  The IELTS Course runs at two levels, and each level is 12 weeks in length.

  IELTS 1 Upper Intermediate level

  IELTS 2 Pre-Advanced level

  The English for IELTS preparation classes emphasize the
  • development of spoken fluency
  • reading skills – understanding complex texts; what is not directly stated
  • listening for main ideas, detail, particular information, essay writing
  • understanding question types
  • active participation in the learning environment

  The level designation of Nova courses are as follows:

  GENERAL ENGLISH	IELTS PREPARATION	ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
  Elementary
  Pre-Intermediate
  Intermediate	Level 1	Level 1
  Upper Intermediate

  The following chart shows entry levels to the above courses:

  Entry Level approximate IELTS equivalents	COURSES AVAILABLE (all 12 weeks)
  6.0		English for Academic Purposes Level 2	IELTS Level 2
  5.0	GE Upper Intermediate	English for Academic Purposes Level 2	IELTS Level 2
  4.0	GE Intermediate
  3.0	GE Pre-Intermediate
  2.0	GE Elementary