Advanced Diploma of Business (Public Relations)

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This course supports the requirements of industry by providing training in the skills and knowledge required to access career opportunities in public relations. As students progress through the course, they are recognised for the knowledge and skills gained at each stage, commencing with the Certificate IV in Business (Public Relations) on completion of the required units. This allows for students with more broadly based skills to extend their qualifications and subsequent career opportunities with a qualification in Public Relations.

The Certificate IV also provides an exit point from which students can seek employment opportunities relevant to the knowledge and skills they have gained. Students may also extend their study further to achieve the Advanced Diploma of Business (Public Relations), becoming eligible to apply for further study in Degree programs, or a wide range of career opportunities within the industry.

Career opportunities accessible to graduates of the Advanced Diploma may comprise roles which incorporate:

Liaisons with the media and the organisation of publicity campaigns

Preparation of publications

Organisation of special promotional events

Communication to the market

Promoting sales of products and/or services.


Qualification & Recognition: Upon completion of this course, students are eligible to receive the Advanced Diploma of Business (Public Relations). Completion of the first two semesters of the course entitles participants to receive the Certificate IV in Business (Public Relations). If students exit at the end of the first three semesters and do not complete the Advanced Diploma stages they may be eligible to receive the Diploma of Business (please refer to the Course Co-ordinator for more information).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer
Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring their skills acquired through work or life experiences or through qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF Qualifications and Statements of Attainment, issued by any other Registered Training Organisation, will be recognised by the Institute.


Career Opportunities: Students exiting with the Certificate IV qualification will be able to seek positions requiring a person with a broad range of skills. Vocations may include:
Public relations officer

Information officer

Local government administrative and information office

Publicity officer

Website officer

Administrative or personal assistant with PR functions.
Students exiting from the Advanced Diploma qualification with relevant industrial experience will be able to seek positions where it is required to demonstrate a range of specialised technical, creative and/or conceptual skills for specialisations, including roles such as:
Media officer

Public relations event facilitator

Community development officer

Professional technical communicator.


Who Can Apply: Students who have successfully completed VCE, or its equivalent
or

Individuals defined as mature age (mature age is defined as being at least 18 years of age and away from formal study for at least one year).


Selection Criteria: Applicants with VCE: Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER)

Mature Age Applicants: Demonstrated aptitude and motivation to complete the course.

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Phone:+61 03 9564 1555

School Address:

Chadstone Campus
Batesford Road
Holmesglen
Victoria
Australia 3148

Moorabbin Campus
488 South Road
Moorabbin
Victoria
Australia 3189

Waverley Campus
585 Waverley Road
Glen Waverley
Victoria
Australia 3150



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