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<p>The aim of this course is to provide students with a fundamental grounding and background in Health knowledge and skills. Students will be exposed to fundamental theories, models, frameworks and principles of health, within an Australian context. This course provides a broad brush approach to Health, to prepare students for a range of assessment and learning practices encountered in international higher education contexts. English language skills for academic purposes will be consolidated, extended and assessed via specific criteria in all assessment tasks.</p>
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<p>Topics may include: Holistic Health including; Impact of determinants on health inequities Global and local barriers to addressing social determinants of health Principles, frameworks, models and theories including; Roles of the World Health Organization (WHO) Investment priorities of Australia’s aid program, how and why Australia provides aid. Purpose and progress towards the five United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Definition and strategies of health promotion advocacy Career pathways for post graduates in their area of discourse Consumer Health including: Comparison of health indicators between Australia and developing countries Objectives that support the vision of the National Strategic Framework for Chronic conditions. Health Inquiry, including; Planning a health inquiry. Use of a range of information to explore a health issue. Interpretation of information. Presentation of findings</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The aim of this course is to provide students with a fundamental grounding and background in Health knowledge and skills. Students will be exposed to fundamental theories, models, frameworks and principles of health, within an Australian context. This course provides a broad brush approach to Health, to prepare students for a range of assessment and learning practices encountered in international higher education contexts. English language skills for academic purposes will be consolidated, extended and assessed via specific criteria in all assessment tasks.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include: Holistic Health including; Impact of determinants on health inequities Global and local barriers to addressing social determinants of health Principles, frameworks, models and theories including; Roles of the World Health Organization (WHO) Investment priorities of Australia’s aid program, how and why Australia provides aid. Purpose and progress towards the five United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Definition and strategies of health promotion advocacy Career pathways for post graduates in their area of discourse Consumer Health including: Comparison of health indicators between Australia and developing countries Objectives that support the vision of the National Strategic Framework for Chronic conditions. Health Inquiry, including; Planning a health inquiry. Use of a range of information to explore a health issue. Interpretation of information. Presentation of findings</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120199 - General Education Programmes, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gpfsp1401">View unit fees</a>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Understand determinants, actions, and strategies that influence health.</p>
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<p>Understand the relationship between beliefs, attitudes, values, and health behaviour.</p>
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<p>Understand the range of factors influencing beliefs, attitudes, values, and norms around health behaviour.</p>
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<p>Plan a health inquiry to research, determine, and analyse a health issue.</p>
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<p>Use inquiry skills and processes to investigate and respond to health issues.</p>
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<p>Apply frameworks, models, and theories to explain health ideas and concepts.</p>
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<p>Apply self-management and interpersonal skills to promote health.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120199 - General Education Programmes, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gpfsp1401">View unit fees</a>
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