Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution

Verbal expression and comprehension (understanding)

What do I need to be able to do?

Understand and respond to verbal communication.

• In a laboratory setting this will assist with participating in tutorial discussions and practicing your professional communication during practical classes and studios.

Verbally communicate clear instructions and explanations in a timely way.

• In a laboratory setting, verbal communication is the primary source of communication between you and your peers and key users of studios, workshops and/or laboratories.

Clear communication assists with completing tasks safely and explaining your research project progress and outcomes.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

Additional time allowances for comprehension and expression may be available to you for on-campus learning activities.

Professional experience placement activities may require time responsive communication. This should be discussed with your Placement Coordinator prior to commencing professional experience placement.

Social communication

Social Communication refers to the capacity to understand and use appropriate non-verbal communication such as: eye contact, gestures, facial expression, speaking volume, tone of voice, proximity and verbal turn-taking. 

What do I need to be able to do?

Recognise, interpret, use and respond to non-verbal communication appropriately in both on-campus and during a laboratory component to share workload and equipment with fellow students and users of the studios, workshops and/or laboratories.

In a laboratory setting, tasks which require your use of social communication abilities include:

• identifying and using gestures when undertaking groupwork, sharing workload and equipment with fellow students and users of the studios, workshops and/or laboratories.
• verbal turn-taking and proximity when undertaking groupwork, sharing workload and equipment with fellow students and users of the studios, workshops and/or laboratories.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service(ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.  

Consideration will be given to the use of non-verbal communication appropriate to your disability or condition for example, if you have a vision or hearing impairment, you may rely more on using either auditory or visual means of social communication.

Reading

The extent to which a person demonstrates effective reading and comprehension that is appropriate to on- campus learning.

What do I need to be able to do?

Read and understand a range of written material in differing forms from a variety of sources. 

In a laboratory setting, essential information is communicated in written form. Tasks which require your use of reading include:

• reading induction processes for safe use of equipment and other essential materials.
• reading safety procedures for safe use of equipment and other essential materials.

The ability to read, understand and interpret written information is fundamental for: the delivery of safe studio and laboratory practices or working in a in a safe manner.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use specialised software to support your literacy for on-campus learning activities. The appropriateness and practicality of using such software during professional experience placements may vary between placements and should be discussed with the Placement Coordinator prior to commencing placement.

Writing (Written Language)

The extent to which a person produces coherent written communication that is appropriate to both on-campus learning and simulated dispute resolution settings.

N.B. This refers not to the physical act of writing but rather to the written content.

What do I need to be able to do?

Produce coherent written communication appropriate to both on-campus learning activities and professional experience placement.

In a laboratory setting, tasks which require clear, concise, accurate and time-efficient writing include:

• completing written assessment tasks, such as essays and reports, demonstrating your understanding of course content.
• administrative note-taking, preparation of reports or briefs, database entry and email communications.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use specialised software to support their literacy for on-campus learning activities. The appropriateness and practicality of using such software during professional experience placements may vary between placements and should be discussed with the Placement Coordinator prior to commencing placement.

The ability to undertake tasks that encompass cognitive capacities for a period of time in the following areas: concentration, memory, planning and organisation, information processing (speed) and reasoning or problem solving skills.

What do I need to be able to do?

Correctly use and apply knowledge of theory, research, and practice gained from on-campus learning to a laboratory setting during a laboratory component

In a laboratory setting, tasks using your concentration, memory and problem solving abilities include:

• conceptualising and using knowledge of academic material when completing assessments and project tasks within a specified time frame.
• focusing, interacting, solving problems and providing feedback to peers, staff and industry clients in a time appropriate manner.

What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?

A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Service (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.

You may use assistive technology and strategies such as rest breaks to support your memory, planning and organisation in the on-campus learning environment. The use of these strategies during placement should be discussed with the Placement Coordinator prior to commencing placement.