PROGRAME STRUCTURE |
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| Week 0 |
Danford Program Orientation (2hours) 1 day before course commencement date |
| Week 1-32 |
- Face to Face Classes
- Communication and Performance in the Australian Workplace (CPW)
- Entry and Advancement in Australian Workplace (EAW) |
| NOTE |
ACS Online Orientation the second Monday of the month after the commencement date. |
| Week 33-44 |
Internship & ACS Professional Environment (PE) Online Note: ACS PE online runs after classes are completed parallel to the internship |
| Week 45-46 |
Verification of all paperwork followed by PY completion |
ACS PY ONLINE ORIENTATION |
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| An overview of the Professional Year, timelines, objectives/outcomes and expectations |
| As per ACS PY orientation |
DANFORD COLLEGE ORIENTATION |
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| An overview of the Professional Year, timelines, objectives/outcomes and expectations |
| Explanation of the mentoring/coaching to be provided |
| Overview of the work placement logistics, legalities, roles and responsibilities, etc |
| Attendance and participation requirements•Overview of the recruitment scene in Australia |
| Question and answer session |
| A Danford College tour |
Face to face Course Modules |
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Module 1 - Navigating the Australian Workplace |
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| Unit 1 |
Recognise Australian workplace culture and customs |
| Unit 2 |
Undertake ethical decision-making and understand impact on the individual, organisation, profession and community |
| Unit 3 |
Explore the information technology function within broader organisational functions |
| Unit 4 |
Identify Australian management, concepts and practice |
Module 2 - Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety |
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| Unit 1 |
Explore Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation in Australia |
| Unit 2 |
Identify workplace hazards and assess risk |
| Unit 3 |
Develop risk mitigation and control strategies |
| Unit 4 |
Apply WHS policy in the workplace |
Module 3 - Manage Personal Career Development |
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| Unit 1 |
Create an effective curriculum vitae (CV) and covering letter |
| Unit 2 |
Develop an effective career network |
| Unit 3 |
Understand oneself and career planning |
| Unit 4 |
Create career plan including goal-settingManage Personal Career Development |
Module 4 - Preparing for the Employment Market |
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| Unit 1 |
Identify trends and opportunities in the information technology job market |
| Unit 2 |
Interpret and apply for job advertisements |
| Unit 3 |
Prepare for selection interviews |
| Unit 4 |
Use verbal and non-verbal language in role-play interview situations |
Module 5 - Effective Workplace Communication |
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| Unit 1 |
Develop clear verbal and non-verbal communication |
| Unit 2 |
Write effective correspondence |
| Unit 3 |
3 Create a formal report |
| Unit 4 |
Deliver presentations |
Module 6 - Participating in Successful Teamwork |
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| Unit 1 |
Participate and communicate effectively as a team member |
| Unit 2 |
Develop cultural awareness and sensitivity |
| Unit 3 |
Demonstrate conflict resolution and negotiation skills |
| Unit 4 |
Lead a team |
Module 7 - Providing Effective Client Services |
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| Unit 1 |
Understand the client requirements |
| Unit 2 |
Communicate effectively with clients |
| Unit 3 |
Manage meetings I |
| Unit 4 |
Manage meetings II |
Module 8 - Working in Australian Business Environments |
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| Unit 1 |
Identify common organisational structures used in business |
| Unit 2 |
Apply business protocols and etiquette used in Australian workplaces |
| Unit 3 |
Demonstrate effective reporting in Australian business |
| Unit 4 |
Develop networks with internal and external customers |
Internship Placement and ACS Professional Environment (PE) Online After the successful completion of the Face to face classes students move to a 10 – 12 week of Industry placement through an internship.
Danford’s internship placements help you apply your learning in the real-world, acquire new skills and grow your industry network. We ensure that each host company understands how best to assist you to achieve your professional development goals.
PY students must undertake the online ACS Professional Environment (PE) that runs at the same time as your internship (after week 32 of your course).
To successfully complete PE online course, you must:
• Be based in Australia for the entirety of the PE Online Course.
• Have a Danford approved internship placement
• Allocate 8-10 hours of study per week;
• Actively participate in weekly discussion forums and groups;
• Complete all weekly quizzes;
• Submit all assignments on time;
• Attend and submit three ACS event reports as directly by the ACS tutor.
The ACS Education Team will be informed on a weekly basis in regard to student participation and possible course issues such as student progress, academic misconduct, and noncompliance.
