Course Title: Communicate with other people

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: EMPL5826C

Course Title: Communicate with other people

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5283 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)

Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053

Course Contact Email: amberlee.mitton@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 James Goring - Teacher

Contact: james.goring@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the ability to receive and pass on written and oral messages, provide relevant information in response to requests within timelines and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSL913001A Communicate with other people

Element:

1. Receive and act upon instructions

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Listen attentively to instructions and respond appropriately
1.2. Clarify instructions to ensure a complete understanding of the task

Element:

2. Receive and convey messages

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Receive verbal and written messages and respond appropriately
2.2. Record and convey information so that messages are understood

Element:

3. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Follow enterprise procedures which reflect equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and non-harassment legislative requirements
3.2. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills during everyday interactions

Element:

4. Provide appropriate information

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Deal with inquiries in accordance with enterprise customer service requirements
4.2. Establish details of inquiry by questioning and summarising
4.3. Access and provide relevant information that meets own authorisation and confidentiality requirements
4.4. Redirect inquiries to relevant personnel for resolution if beyond own area of responsibility
4.5. Complete all workplace documents legibly and accurately in accordance with enterprise procedures

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

• Lectures
• Class Discussions
• Class Activities
• Worksheets
 


Teaching Schedule

 

Week      Week Beginning       Topic                                                                                                                               
1. 10 Feb

Introduction to course

Library orientation
2. 17 Feb

Literacy & Language Diagnostic test
Write a laboratory report
3. 24 Feb

How communication Works
4. 3 March Nonverbal communication
5. 10 March

Interpersonal skills: Emotional intelligence, self-talk,
& assertiveness
6. 17 March Interpersonal skills: Listening, questioning & feedback
7. 24 March

Give & Respond to Instructions
8. 30 March EXAMS (No class)
9. 7 April  Speaking in public
10. 14 April Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills
10. 21 April MID-SEMESTER BREAK
11. 28 April Oral Presentation
12. 5 May Oral Presentation
13. 12 May  Working Effectively in a Team: in-class group work
14. 19 May  Working Effectively in a Team: in-class group work
15. 26 May  Working Effectively in a Team: in-class group work
16. 2 June

 EXAMS (No class)
     


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessments may include the following

  • class activities
  • assignments
  • presentations


Assessment Tasks

Number       Assessment                      Issued Week            Due Week           Assessment weighting % of final mark
                                                                                                                                                                                        
  1.            Class participation                     Weekly                 Ongoing                       40%

  2.            Oral Presentation                          9                   Weeks 11-12                   30% 

  3.            Teamwork: Group Task                13                   Weeks 13-15                   30%


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

As this course has, at its core, a requirement to communicate effectively, class participation will be observed and will be a consideration in the grading.
Layout and presentation of assessment tasks will be a significant consideration in the grading.
Regular, punctual attendance is expected to complete the full requirements of this course.
Class participation is essential, as some assignment tasks require cooperative group work and may not be completed individually. Students with irregular class attendance and participation may fail the course.

A minimum Pass Grade must be obtained in each of the three assessment tasks in order to pass this course.

Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.

Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected

If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
 

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