Course Title: Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: OFFC5282C

Course Title: Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies

School: 360T Education

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4326 - Certificate IV in Education Support

Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4838

Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Margaret Hanrahan margaret.hanrahan@rmit.edu.au  9925 9494

Soosan Kian soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au  9925 9183

Nominal Hours: 35

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

No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.

Course Description

This course deals with the skills and knowledge required to work in conjunction with teacher to collect and evaluate information to inform strategies that enhance student services within the education workplace.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCEDS407A Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies

Element:

1. Collect data to inform education support role

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Work in conjunction with a teacher to identify information requirements to perform specific education support function
1.2 Identify potential internal and external sources of information and arrange for access to the information
1.3 Collect information within set timeframes
1.4 Access internal and external sources to retrieve required information
1.5 Collate required information within set timeframes in a manner which enables ease of use
 

Element:

2. Evaluate and interpret information

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Evaluate information to determine relevance and validity to the set task
2.2 Analyse information using reliable and suitable methods acceptable to the education context
2.3 Use assumptions in analysis that are clear, justified and consistent
2.4 Identify strategies for application in the education support work that are supported by evidence
 

Element:

3. Present information

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Report recommendations and options in an accepted structure, style and format using appropriate technology
3.2 Present reports in a clear and concise manner which conforms to the education organisation requirements
3.3 Distribute reports and information in accordance with organisation requirements
 


Learning Outcomes


This course is intended for education support workers operating in a range of education contexts and required to undertake research into issues relating to disabilities, funding sources, procedures, protocols communities, education options, career options and other matters.  This work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by nominated teacher.  On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is part of Certificate IV in Education Support program. You will study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of face to face teaching and Directed Study. You are not required to attend to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed in this unit. Directed Study is a very important part of your program. An outline of your Directed Study will be given by your teacher and is published in the Weekly Program Delivery Plan.
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities: 

Group discussion 

Research assignments

Guest speakers

Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios

Realistic simulations and role play
Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
Oral Presentations
Individual and group projects - Completing the projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency. 

Work placement
 


Teaching Schedule

Program Dates: Mon 15th July – Friday 13th December 2013
Term Breaks: Mon 23rd Sept – Fri 4th Oct 2013
Public holidays: Tues 5th November 2013 (Melbourne Cup)
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.

Week 1-3
Information collection and procedures
Manual and computerised systems
Relevant Legislation

Discussion, Q&A activities
Assignment task 1

Week 4-6
Organisational procedure in information handling and storing
Access varies sources of information
Collating information

Discussion, Q&A activities
Assessment Task

Week 7-10
Working under pressure
Communicate effectively
Confidentiality

Discussion, Q&A activities, Role-plays

Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :Assignments, Oral presentation, Evidence of practical experience; e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Third party, Folio – Presentation (oral and written)

Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT

There are no set texts in this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring:

• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Brunswick Library very cheaply)
• USB (Memory stick)


Overview of Assessment

You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice 

• Oral or written questioning 

• Assignments and projects 

• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise of documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files 

• Review of work produced through work-based or course activities 

• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer 

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
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 substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:

CA – Competency achieved
NYC – Not Yet Competent
Please note:
Assessments tasks may include other Units of competency from the program.

All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the deadline. If an extension is required you must ask your teacher for one before the due date.
 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency.
These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
 

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