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Contact: Marc Barnbaum 07 4923 2724 or m.barnbaum@cqu.edu.au
Priscilla Crighton 07 4923 2725 or p.crighton@cqu.edu.au
Simulator course to cut costs and improve outcomes for
workplaces
A new course sparked by the needs of mining has potential to benefit other industries including aviation, health,
construction, transport and the military.
It will boost the pool of workplace trainers and educators able to use simulation technology effectively, saving costs and
improving outcomes.
Workplace educators have the opportunity to enrol now for a new and innovative simulation technology program
available at CQUniversity from 2009.
The Master of Learning Management (Simulation Technology & Learning) program has been developed to provide
educators with the skills and knowledge needed to use simulation in an education setting.
Educators and trainers working in areas such as equipment operator training, fire and rescue training and other specific
skills development, will graduate from the program highly-skilled in designing and implementing education and training
programs that use simulations and simulation technologies.
CQUniversity Head of Mackay Campus, Dr Trevor Davison said the new program is an innovative approach to workplace
skills development that directly targets the needs of the mining industry, but also addresses the needs of the aviation,
health, construction, transport and military sectors.
The program has been designed in collaboration with the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
Relations (Industry Skills Development Group) and Mackay Area industry Network (MAIN) to ensure its relevance to the
needs of industry.
The program will be offered using a variety of learning modes, including online learning, independent study and
workplace-authentic learning and assessment activities. It is a one year full-time or 2 year part-time program.
Students will be required to participate in at least 6 weeks of industry placement with specific businesses, industries or
organisations using simulation technology for learning.
Students can exit after 3 courses with a Graduate Diploma and this is suitable for those wanting to use simulation
technology to facilitate learning in the workplace. Those who continue and complete a further 3 courses will graduate with
a Masters degree that is suitable for those who wish to become involved with the development of simulation applications.
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Media contact: Dr Trevor Davison on 07 4940 7404 or t.davison@cqu.edu.au .
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