Course Title: Operate computing packages
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5137
Course Title: Operate computing packages
Portfolio: BUS
Nominal Hours: 60.0
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COSC5672C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
650T TAFE Business |
Face-to-Face or Workplace |
Term1 2008 |
Course Contact: Seymour Jacobson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1563
Course Contact Email: seymour.jacobson@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This Unit of Competency covers using computers, associated devices and office technology to achieve outcomes required in the workplace. The office technology used will include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and RMIT’s internet and email applications
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Basic knowledge of MS Windows, email applications and the internet.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAITU006B Operate Computing Packages |
Elements: |
1. Use appropriate software |
2. Access, retrieve and manipulate data |
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3. Access and use help. |
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4. Use keyboard and equipment. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to competency elements
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner including Recognition of Prior Learning and Current Competency. Competency must be achieved in all computer applications studied. Assessment of competency will incorporate class exercises and problem solving challenges. Students will have the choice of attempting graded assessments to receive more than a Pass for this course. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.