Course Title: Organise and communicate information

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: EMPL5731C

Course Title: Organise and communicate information

School: 320T Architecture & Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4251 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Jenni Woods  jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au  ph: 9925 4407

John Perperis john.perperis@rmit.edu.au  ph : 9925 4720

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

None

Course Description

This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEM16006A Organise and communicate information

Element:

1.  Access information and/or records

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Information requirements of tasks are determined and relevant information is accessed from a range of sources.
1.2. Workplace terminology is correctly recognised.
 

Element:

2.  Organise and analyse information

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Information is interpreted and organised in accordance with enterprise and work requirements.
2.2. Information is analysed according to enterprise and work requirements.
 

Element:

3.  Communicate organised information using established workplace methods

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Information is communicated using established workplace methods.


Learning Outcomes


This unit applies in manufacturing, engineering or related environments.
It may include information related to production, maintenance or associated processes. Information may be drawn from a variety of sources.
This unit includes the ability to communicate using common workplace terminology.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources.  You will complete exercises and industry style projects.  You will also be required to undertake independent study.

The delivery mode for this course is face to face and online.

Class activities may include:

Blog/Wiki discussion and participation

analysis/critique of relevant reading material

lectures

online activities

group projects

peer learning

online research

independent project based work

other activities as directed by teaching staff

Out of class activities may include:

Blog/Wiki discussion and participation

analysis/critique of relevant reading material

online activities

group projects

peer learning

online research

independent project based work

other activities as directed by teaching staff
 


Teaching Schedule

WEEK COURSE CONTENT ELEMENTS MEM16006A DUE DATE
1 Orientation session    
2 Sources of Information 1.1  
3 Design Terminology 1.2  
4 Interpret & organise workplace information 2.1  
5 Analyse information 2.2  
6 Communicate organised information 3.1  
7 Submission of Task 1   Task 1
8      
9      
10      
11      
12      
13      
14      

This course is clustered with the course GRAP 5299C Source & apply information on the history and theory of design - see the GRAP 5299C Course Guide for further information regarding Lecture series and assessment.

Please note : while your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Dwyer, J., The Business Communication Handbook, 8th Edn., Pearson Education Aust.


Other Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software.  You will also have access to the library resources.


Overview of Assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to organise, analyse and communicate information.

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative.  Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more sustantial summative assessment tasks.  Summative assessments taks in this course are graded.

Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.

To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.

Task 1 - Design Terminology Glossary

Design and present a comprehensive Design Terminology Glossary including both written and pictorial definitions.

Due Week 7

Grades that apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment :

CHD - Competent with High Distinction

CDI - Competent with Distinction

CC - Competent with Credit

CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded

NYC - Not yet competent

DNS - Did not submit for assessment


Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).

Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions 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 projects.
Student feedback at RMIT :
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. Student progress policy :
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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsiderations/online
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. Please refer to the following URL for further information regarding plagiarism.
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity/students
Work not seen in progress
If a student hands in any work that the teacher has never seen in class or discussed with the student prior to the submission, the teacher can refuse to assess the work on the basis of authentication issues.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
 

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