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Diploma In Applied Science
Diploma
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A unique Diploma designed for people wishing to work or already working in science related jobs that want to further their knowledge and understanding in sciences, to improve employability and further your professional career. Also, this course provides an achievable step towards a career you want, as an opportunity to test the water before committing to higher qualifications.
Lesson Structure
This Diploma involves the areas of work:
- CORE STUDIES - These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Diploma.
- ELECTIVES MODULES - a further 8 modules of study to ensure the course is tailored to your needs or choice!
Aims
What you learn through Courses Direct Applied Science Studies
A Courses Direct Certificate or Diploma in Applied Science is designed to provide foundation knowledge beyond secondary education, but with greater relevance to the practical workplace. The course is ideal for students who wish to develop knowledge and skills related to their current employment. For instance, a sales person in irrigation or gardening equipment and supplies might design a Diploma of Science focused on horticulture, to improve their ability to advise clients. A qualified nurse design their Diploma in Applied Science to focus on nutrition to increase their ability to advise patients on dietary changes as part of an overall treatment program.
Employment Opportunities
Getting a job in today’s world is determined not only by the sort of qualification you have, but also your personality, presentation, attitude, experience, interests, and ability to adapt to new challenges.
With a Courses Direct qualification in Applied Science, you are better prepared to enter a science oriented workplace, learn faster on the job, and become a more useful employee within a shorter period of time.
There are in fact fewer jobs today (per capita) that require a degree than there were in the past. Despite this, today more than in the past, employers do tend to seek certain specific knowledge and skills in employees.
What do Employers Think?
A qualification that has required hard work to attain will be an indication to an employer that you have a certain level of drive and commitment.
An understanding of the industry and discipline which the job encompasses will indicate that you are more likely to learn faster and become useful to the employer sooner. We design our courses with these things in mind.
Core Modules
- Biochemistry of Plants (I)
- Biochemistry of Animal and Human (I)
- Biopsychology - Introduction (I)
- Cell Biology
- Earth Science
- Human Nutrition Foundations (I)
- Introduction To Marine Studies (I)
- Plant Ecology
- Plant Pathology
- Research Project I
- Research Project II
- Statistics
- Introduction to Botany - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy (I)
Elective Modules
- Alternative Energy
- Animal Anatomy And Physiology (Animal Husbandry I )
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Breeding For Beginners
- Animal Health (Animal Husbandry II)
- Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III)
- Biochemistry of Plant & Animals (II)
- Biochemistry - Plant Processes (III)
- Biochemistry - Animal Processes (III)
- Intermediate Botany - Plant Growth and Development (II)
- Children\'s Nutrition
- Engineering Applications (Engineering II)
- Environmental Assessment
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Waste Management
- Building Construction & Health (Healthy Buildings I)
- The Building Environment & Health (Healthy Buildings II)
- Horticulture for Beginners (I)
- Plant Knowledge (Horticulture II)
- Plant Health (Horticulture III)
- Human Biology - Human Anatomy & Physiology (IA)
- Human Biology - Bioenergetics (IB)
- Human Biology - Physiology (II)
- Cardio Respiratory Performance (Human Movement III)
- Understanding Human Nutrition (II)
- Advanced Human Nutrition (III)
- Machinery & Equipment (Engineering I)
- Marine Studies Intermediate (II)
- Ornithology For Beginners
- Plant Breeding
- Professional Practice For Consultants
- Project Management
- Research Project III
- Research Project IV (Thesis Preparation)
- Soil Management (Horticulture)
- Technical Writing (Advanced)
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Water Conservation And Management
- Wildlife Management
Delivery
- Correspondence
Accreditation and memberships
About Us
Courses Direct is a leading distance vocational education provider operating all over the world including Australia, New Zealand & United Kingdom.[ read more ]
Our Aim
Our aim is to provide quality vocational education to students around the world at a time and place that is flexible and accessible for them. [ read more ]
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