Course Title: Design and produce business documents

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: BUSM6232C

Course Title: Design and produce business documents

School: 650T Vocational Business Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6141 - Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice

Course Contact: Robert Sheen

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5759

Course Contact Email: robert.sheen@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Sukant Arora 

sukant.arora@rmit.edu.au

Inna Kazakevich

inna.kazakevich@rmit.edu.au 

 

 

 

Nominal Hours: 80

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 describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications.

This unit applies to individuals who possess fundamental skills in computer operations and keyboarding. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team.  


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

Element:

1. Select and prepare resources

Performance Criteria:

Select and use appropriate technology and software applications to produce required business documents

1.2. Select layout and style of publication according to information and organisational requirements

1.3. Ensure document design is consistent with company and/or client requirements, using basic design principles

1.4. Discuss and clarify format and style with person requesting document/publication

Element:

2. Design document

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Identify, open and generate files and records according to task and organisational requirements

2.2. Design document to ensure efficient entry of information and to maximise the presentation and appearance of information

2.3. Use a range of functions to ensure consistency of design and layout

2.4. Operate input devices within designated requirements

Element:

3. Produce document

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Complete document production within designated time lines according to organisational requirements

3.2. Check document produced to ensure it meets task requirements for style and layout

3.3. Store document appropriately and save document to avoid loss of data

3.4. Use manuals, training booklets and/or help-desks to overcome basic difficulties with document design and production

Element:

4. Finalise document

Performance Criteria:

      Proofread document for readability, accuracy and consistency in language, style and layout prior to final output

4.2. Make any modifications to document to meet requirements

4.3. Name and store document in accordance with organisational requirements and exit the application without data/loss damage

4.4. Print and present document according to requirements


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced classroom-based activities and online activities.

The self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and may include your practical exercises, quizzes and interactive sessions.

We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.


Teaching Schedule

 

This course is comprised of one competency: BSBITU306A/BUSM6232C Design & produce business docs

(The following schedule is subject to change)

Course Schedule: Design and produce business Documents, Semester 1, 2020

Week

Topic

Readings and Activities

Assessment

Elements and Performance Criteria

Week 1

February 10

Introduction to the course including:

  • Course requirements and support documents/resources
  • Course Canvas access
  • Accuracy of enrolment
  • Assessment requirements/Cover Sheets
  • Plagiarism/Appeals
  • Extensions/Resubmissions
  • Feedback in this course
  • getting help

Topic 1 - Select appropriate technology and software for design & production of bus docs
Topic 2 - Managing files and records according to organisational requirements

Design and produce business documents

Read:

Canvas - Topic 1, Topic 2 & Topic 3

Complete:

Canvas activities from Topic 1, 2 & 3 

 

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

2.1

Week 2

February 17

Topic 3 – Business Documents

Topic 4 – Introduction to MS Word 

Topic 5 – Create and format business letter

Read: Canvas - Topic 3, Topic 4 & Topic 5 

 Complete: Complete Canvas activities from Topics 4 & 5

 

1.1-1.4

2.1 – 2.4

4.1

4.3

Week 3

February 24

Topic 5 – Create and format document (continue)

 

Assessment Task - Quiz

Read: Canvas - Topic 5

Complete: Canvas activities from Topics 5

 

 

Assessment Task – Business Docs Quiz –due 28 February 2020

Students will receive feedback at the completion of the quiz

1.1-1.4

2.1-2.4

4.1

4.3

Week 4

March 2

Topic 6 – Tables and Templates

Working on Assessment - Activity 1

Read: Canvas - Topic 6

Complete: Complete Canvas activities from Topics 6

Book: Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 25 – 41

Complete Business tasks 5,6,7,8

Assessment – Bus Docs Practical Task 1

Due date 6 March 2020

Students will receive feedback in week 6.

1.1-1.4

2.1-2.4

 

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4

Week 5

March 9

Topic 7 – Create Business report
Topic 8 – Section Break, Different Headers and Quick parts

Tilde Ch. 6 Ensuring consistency: styles

Read: Canvas - Topic 7 & Topic 8

Complete: Complete Canvas activities from Topics 7 and Topic 8

Book: Tilde Ch. 6

Read pages 42 – 49

Complete Business tasks 9-11

 

1.2-1.4

2.1-2.4

 

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4

 

Week 6

March 16

Topic 7 – Create Business report
Topic 8 – Section Break, Different Headers and Quick parts

Tilde Ch. 6 Ensuring consistency: Table of contents, index.

Read: Canvas - Topic 7 & Topic 8

Complete Canvas activities from Topics 7 and Topic 8

 

Book: Tilde Ch. 6 

Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 50 – 59

Complete Business tasks 12-15  

 

1.2-1.4

2.1-2.4

 

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4 

Week 7

March 23

Topic 9 - Ms Excel

Tilde Ch. 7 Analysing Data for reports

Absolute cell references

Read: Canvas - Topic 9

Complete: Complete Canvas activities from Topic 9 

Book: Tilde Ch. 7

Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 60-67

Complete Business tasks 16, 17

 

 

1.2-1.4

2.1-2.4

 

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4

Week 8

March 30

Topic 9 – Ms Excel

Tilde Ch. 7 Analysing Data for reports (chart)

Read: Canvas - Topic 9

Complete: Complete Canvas activities from Topic 9 

Book: Tilde Ch. 7

Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 68-72

Complete Business task 18

 

1.2-1.4

2.1-2.4

 

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4

 

Week 9

April 6

Topic 12 – Sharing Data

Read: 

Book: Tilde Ch. 10: Sharing Data

Complete: 

Book: Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 101-104

Complete Business tasks 26

Assessment – Bus Docs Practical Task 2

Due date 10 April 2020

Students will receive feedback in week 11

2.1-2.4

 

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4

 

Mid-Semester Break

Week 10

April 20

Topic 11– Mail Merge

Read: Canvas - Topic 10, Topic 12 

Complete: Canvas activities from Topic 10

Book: Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 93 – 100

 

 

1.2-1.4

2.1-2.4

 

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4 

Week 11

April 27

Topic 13– Power Point 

Read: Canvas - Topic 11

Complete Canvas activities from Topic 11

 

 

 

1.1-1.4

2.1-2.4

 

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4 

Week 12

May 4

Topic 10 - MS Access Databases

 

 

1.2-1.4

2.1-2.4

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4

Week 13

May 11

Working on Assessment task

 

 

 1.2-1.4

2.1-2.4

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4

Week 14

May 18

Working on Assessment task

 

Assessment – Bus Docs Practical Task 3

Due date 22 May 2020

Students will receive feedback in week 16

1.2-1.4

2.1-2.4

3.1-3.4

4.1-4.4 

Week 15

May 25

Resubmissions

 

 

 

Week 16

June 1

Resubmissions

 

 

 

Week 17

June 8

Grade Entry

 

 

 

 The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete this course.  This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Design and Produce Business Documents - Getting Results : Office 2016

978-0-7346-0889-5


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In order to demonstrate competency in this unit, you must provide evidence of:

* designing and producing a minimum of 3 completed business documents, using at least 2 software applications in the production of each document
* using appropriate data storage options
* knowledge of the functions and features of contemporary computer applications.
 

Context for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

* access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
* access to office equipment and resources
* access to examples of style guides and organisational procedures. 

You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning effectiveness and final performance in the course.   Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.


Assessment Tasks

You are required to complete the following tasks:

1. Assessment 1 - Business Documents Quiz - will be an online questionnaire to be completed in class to assess knowledge of selecting and preparing resources to produce business documents according to organisational requirements.

    Due date 28/07/2020

 2. Assessment 2 - Business Document - Practical Task 1 - students will design a letter template and produce letter from template using RMIT Legal Practice Style Guide. 

     Due date 06/03/2020

 3. Assessment 3 - Business Document - Practical Task  2 - students will format report, create data in Excel and share Excel data in the report. 

     Due date 10/04/2020

 4.. Assessment 4 - Business Document - Practical Task  3 - students will compete mail merge procedure and create Power Point presentation 

     Due date 22/05/2020

You must successfully (satisfactorily) complete all  tasks to be deemed competent in this course.

For this assessment tasks will ensure that you are able to demonstrate the following:

  • Designing and producing a minimum of 3 completed business documents, using at least 2 software applications in the production of each document
  • Using appropriate data storage options
  • Knowledge of the functions and features of contemporary computer applications


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on Canvas under Assignments.

 

 

Other Information

Submission Requirements

  • Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. 
  • Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
  • When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
  • Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.

Resubmissions (VET Programs)

If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission.  Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.

If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

 

Penalties for Late Submission 

Late submissions of assignments without special consideration or extension will automatically be considered a re-submission (see above).

 

Extensions, Special Consideration and Adjustment to Assessments

 

Extensions:

Extensions are available for unforeseen circumstances of a short-term nature.

An application form must be submitted to the school at least one working day before the due date of the assessment.

Extensions can be approved for a maximum of one week (seven calendar days) past the due date for an assessment. (Where students need an extension exceeding one week they must instead apply for special consideration.)

 

Special consideration:

Special consideration is available for unexpected circumstances outside students’ control. These include but are not limited to: unexpected short-term ill health, and unavoidable family, work, cultural or religious commitments.

An application for special consideration is made in advance of an assessment wherever possible but will normally be accepted within five working days after the assessment date

For more information, see the Special Consideration page of the RMIT website.

 

Adjustments to Assessment:

RMIT provides several adjustments to assessment for students experiencing ongoing or long-term circumstances. Find the right one for your circumstances here.

 

Changes to the Assessment Scheme

Where a change to assessment approved by the dean/head of school changes an assessment due date, students will be given at least five working days’ notice of the new due date.

 

Feedback

You can expect to receive marks and feedback on in-course assessment work in time to improve your performance in related assessment tasks later in the course.

 

Academic Integrity and Misconduct

Students demonstrate academic integrity in their assessment practices by:

  • engaging with assessment activities in an honest way;
  • providing accountability for the authorship and originality of work submitted;
  • acknowledging the work of others and the re-use of original work.

Academic misconduct is addressed in accordance with the Student conduct policy

Assessment involving research with human participants, their information or their tissue, or animal subjects is carried out in accordance with the Staff ethics and integrity policy.

For further information see the Academic Integrity website.

 

Review and Appeal

A student may request a review of an assessment result or appeal a final course grade in accordance with the Conduct of assessment and appeals section of the Assessment Processes.

 

Grade Criteria

You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying. The following grades are available for this course.

 

Vocational education grades:

CA - Competency Achieved

NYC - Not Yet Competent

DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment

 

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