Course Summary
The U-BEACH Manual Handling Training for Beach Accessibility micro-credential has been co-designed by health professionals and people with lived experience. You will explore 10 evidence-based modules which cover topics in safe beach access and the use of widely available beach mobility equipment. Offering benefits for certification, and CPD, it has real-world learning activities for you to undertake which demonstrate disability diversity and the importance of equal beach access for everyone. The micro-credential outlines foundational principles (communication, key principles, safety considerations) and demonstrates the safe use of beach mobility equipment (beach pathway, beach walking, beach wheeled walker, sand wheelchair, water wheelchair, hoist transfers). Each module includes videos, written guidelines, and links to useful resources.
This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
What is a Digital Badge?
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this micro-credential, however, it is designed for anyone wishing to understand the safe use of beach mobility equipment.
You do not have to be a CQUniversity student to undertake this micro-credential.
Course Details
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
This micro-credential is designed for anyone wishing to understand the safe use of beach mobility equipment.
Undertaking this micro-credential enables learners to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
2 hours
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- Describe how to create a communication-friendly environment for people with disability visiting the beach.
- Outline strategies to stay safe on accessible beaches (i.e., beach safety for people with disability and managing risks associated with manual handling tasks).
- Identify widely available beach accessibility equipment and how it may be accessed for community use (e.g., accessible beach directory, NDIS, community hire).
- Recognise how to safely assist people with disability with their movement at the beach.
- Compare features and safe use of widely available beach mobility equipment (e.g., beach pathway, sand adapted crutches, beach four wheeled walker, sand wheelchair, water wheelchair).
- Reflect on how you may support people with disability to participate in beach-based activities in your local community.
Assessment
Online Quiz
Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.