Course Title: Operate a personal computer
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: COSC6085C
Course Title: Operate a personal computer
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C1073 - Certificate I in Transition Education
Course Contact : Liz Cotter
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254870
Course Contact Email:elizabeth-anne.cotter@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 20
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
Nil
Course Description
This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to start up a computer or business computer terminal; to correctly navigate the desktop environment; and to use a range of basic functions
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer |
Element: |
Start computer, system information and features Navigate and manipulate desktop environment Organise files using basic directory and folder structures Print information Shut-down computer |
Performance Criteria: |
Start computer, system information and features 1.1 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user Navigate and manipulate desktop environment 2.1 Open, close and access features by selecting correct desktop Organise files using basic directory and folder structures 3.1 Create folders/subfolders with suitable names Print information 4.1 Print information from installed printer Shut-down computer 5.1 Close all open applications |
Learning Outcomes
Required skills
literacy skills to identify work requirements, to comprehend basic workplace documents, to interpret basic user manuals and to proofread simple documents
communication skills to identify lines of communication, to request advice, to effectively question, to request advice, to effectively question, to follow instructions and to receive feedback
problem-solving skills to solve routine problems in the workplace, while under direct supervision
technology skills to use equipment safely while under direction, basic keyboard and mouse skills and procedures relating to logging on and accessing a computer
basic typing techniques and strategies
Required knowledge
key provisions of relevant legislation from all levels of government that may effect aspects of business operations, such as:
- OHS
basic ergonomics of computer use
main types and parts of computers, and basic features of different operating systems
suitable file naming conventions
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include
· navigation and manipulation of the desktop environment within
the range of assigned workplace tasks
· knowledge of organisational requirements for simple
documents and filing conventions
· application of simple keyboard functions to produce documents
with a degree of speed and accuracy relevant to the level of
responsibility required.
Teaching Schedule
You will be provided with a comprehensive workshop schedule at your first class in February that will highlight the different days of the week and the classes that are scheduled for this course.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course. You will also have access to the resources in the library.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course is determined via a combination of assessment strategies which may likely include:
Simple oral and/or written questions
Student demonstration
Portfolio Evidence
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks will be the following
· direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of
evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob
performance by the candidate
· demonstration of techniques of computer use
· oral and/or written questioning to assess knowledge of computer
operations and functions
· review of shortcuts created on your computer
· review of folders/subfolders created as part of the course.
Assessment Matrix
This program in delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, grades include:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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