Online Courses Handbook 2003

128211 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Development Planning

Introduction
This course provides mid-career training for urban and regional planners from developing countries intending to study the planning practices and techniques used in Western Australia. A distinguishing characteristic of the course is the use of inter-disciplinary knowledge and techniques in addressing environmental, social and design issues of concern to the community. It is now widely accepted that successful human settlements must be properly planned and a range of statutory and non-statutory controls exist at all levels of government to protect the public interest in the development process. The involvement of individuals and community groups in the preparation and implementation of plans is now considered vital to successful development outcomes.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one semester full-time duration.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be required to participate in site visits and/or field trips on weekdays or weekends.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12623 v.2 Local Planning Practice 511 4.0 25.0

OR

12625 v.2 Regional Planning Practice 511 4.0 25.0

OR

12627 v.2 Urban Design Practice 512 4.0 25.0

OR

12629 v.2 Policy Planning and Implementation 512 4.0 25.0

12624 v.2 Local Planning Principles 511 4.0 25.0

OR

12626 v.2 Regional Planning Principles 511 4.0 25.0

OR

12628 v.2 Urban Design Principles 512 4.0 25.0

OR

12630 v.2 Policy Planning Principles 512 4.0 25.0

300093 v.2 Development Planning Option A Stream 50.0

OR

300094 v.2 Development Planning Option B Stream 50.0

100.0