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C4398 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Plan: C4398 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
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Successful completion of the program requires you to demonstrate that you are competent in all 13 units (8 core and 5 elective) as outlined in the program structure.
You will be required to study for approximately 35 hours per week (if enrolled in a full-time study load) and and this includes pre-class reading and activities, scheduled (face-to-face and online) classes, and post-class activities such as research, self-directed private study, and assessment task completion.
Delivery and Learning
This program uses different delivery modes for each of two distinct student cohorts as described below:
On-campus (day) students
On campus, day students (domestic and international) will experience up to 20 hours per week of face-to-face, teacher-led classes, supported by comprehensive online materials which comprise reading, research and practice activities designed to consolidate student learning. A scaffolded learning environment provides students with the support needed to engage, interact, and work collaboratively while developing the required knowledge and skills.
Off-campus (evening) students
Off-campus, evening students (domestic only) will typically experience one or two nights per week of teacher-led, live webinars supported by comprehensive online materials which comprise reading, research and practice activities designed to consolidate student learning. A scaffolded learning environment provides students with the support needed to engage, interact, and work collaboratively while developing the required knowledge and skills.
For both student cohorts the learning content will be contextualised to accounting industry applications and practical demonstrations will be incorporated where appropriate. With a broad range of content areas being covered in this program, students will experience quite a variety of approaches to learning and teaching.
All classes are interactive and give you many opportunities to discuss ideas and practice skills. You will participate in activities such as analysing case studies and scenarios, group discussions, collaborative work with a partner, and simulations of real-life job assignments. Other activities will include interactive e-learning, learner-directed reading and practice, online and library research activities.
You will adopt the use of the simulated business (or practice firm) as a means of experiencing real-world work tasks, and this will be a prominent feature of your learning across all Certificate IV units.
Your digital learning resources are provided under licence from Learn Now Publications, and you will access these resources via Canvas (your Learning Management System). Canvas is also used to access assessment resources and provides a forum for you to communicate with other learners in your program, as well as with your trainers.
Assessment
Assessment tasks are designed to simulate the workplace and require you to demonstrate the practical application of your knowledge.
If you believe you have already developed competency through prior experience, you may apply for Credit Transfer/RPL before the program starts or at any time during the program. Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/enrolment/apply-for-credit
All assessment tools ensure that there are processes in place to authenticate the evidence provided. These processes include questioning and third-party endorsement for RPL applicants, questioning/interviews/self-reflections for group assignments and questioning and the use of Turnitin for e-submissions. Many units have a component of group work which requires you to work collaboratively in simulated work situations. Assessment tasks will provide simulated scenarios and tasks which are equivalent to future job roles relevant to the program.
Given the intrinsically repetitive nature of many practical/technical accounting tasks, you will also undertake prescribed (non-assessment) tasks outside of class time (e.g. performing calculations, recording transactions, preparing various reports and forms). These prescribed activities are underpinned by classroom explanations, demonstrations and in-class practice, and are often the forerunner to structured assessment activities, many of which are also undertaken outside of class time.
Methods of assessment of individual or clustered competencies will be dependent on individual requirements as stated in the training package. These will generally include some combination of the following:
- verbal or written questioning
- multi-media presentations
- demonstrations of techniques
- assignments and case studies
- work simulated projects or workplace assessments
- role plays
- group and individual exercises
- supervised tests
Learner Support
In order to identify any learning support that individual learners may need to successfully complete the program, a customised online Language, Literacy (including digital) and Numeracy (LLN) assessment is conducted for all students prior to commencement of training. The test has been mapped to the Australian Core Skills Framework and is designed to highlight specific areas of assistance that may be required. Individualised learning support plans are then provided to students outlining the kind of support services that are available and how to access these. In addition, where cohorts of students are identified as having core skill gaps, teachers incorporate additional Language, Literacy and/or Numeracy learning activities into the delivery of the program.
The Program Manager and teachers have worked with the library to design a session to prepare you for your work. The projects require planning, research and referencing. The session will address the following areas in preparation for the projects:
- Analyse and brainstorm the question
- Assignment planner
- Start your research
- Searching tips - keywords, synonyms, evaluate websites etc.
- Library Search, Subject Guides, Library Databases
- Plan the essay
- Learning Lab tutorials
- Continue your research
- Ask a Librarian, Study and Learning Centre
- Write and reference
- Easy Cite referencing tool, Video from Learning Lab
- Edit
- Drop in Centre
- Numerical help with math simple formulas
- familiarising with numbers and formulas
The above session has been designed in an easy-to-understand, step by step process and recognises the needs of local and international students.
Library normally runs the session in the classes to inform about the programs and services offered for student uplift. The free sessions are always run in the library and the students are encouraged to go and attend.
There is online help available for students’ reference regarding assessment preparation and research skills. The students are encouraged via CANVAS site to use these sources and references to these sites are given along with the assessments.
If you require assistance with study skills, you can access the Study Support services:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
Study support offers practical advice on assignment writing and discipline-specific language and learning skills. It can also assist with specific skills you may need to succeed in this program, including any language, literacy or numeracy problems.
Equitable Learning Services
If you have a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition you can access support from the Equitable Learning Services (ELS). In consultation with you, the ELS determines Reasonable Adjustments (RAs) and Equitable Assessment Arrangements (EAAs) This support provides equal opportunity in their studies in accordance with the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992. The ELS also provides staff and students with information and assistance in relation to disability related matters.
If you require assistance, you can access the Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning
Ngarara Willim Centre
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners can gain support and encouragement from the Ngarara Willim Centre.
Ngarara Willim means ‘gathering place’ in the language of the Wurundjeri, the traditional custodians of the land where RMIT stands.
Ngarara Willim staff can assist learners to engage and re-engage with education. They offer ongoing guidance with study, living and cultural needs.
If you require assistance with your study and other matters you can access Ngarara Willim Centre:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/indigenous
International Students Services
As an international student, you can get the support you need to have the best experience possible at RMIT. Find out how to connect with others and make friends:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/international-students
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RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with workplace experience. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program, you will be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate vocational competency.
The program does not have a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement. However, you will be undertaking various simulated business tasks in a virtual work environment (i.e. the ‘Practice Firm’) and these tasks will help to prepare you for real-world employment in this industry sector.
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