Course Title: Use business technology

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: OFFC5280C

Course Title: Use business technology

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: Wodonga

Program: C5312 - Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Contact : Mark Doherty

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411407

Course Contact Email:mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Subject:

Use Business Technology BSBWOR204A/OFFC5280C

Contact: Matthew Clayton<o:p></o:p>

P: 9341 1417

E: matthew.clayton@rmit.edu.au<o:p></o:p>

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

N/A

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select, use and maintain a range of business technology. This technology includes the effective use of computer software to organise information and data

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBWOR204A Use business technology
Element:	1. Select and use technology
Performance Criteria:	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Courier New">1.1. Select appropriate technology and software applications to achieve the requirements of the task<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font face="Courier New"><font size="3">1.2. Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user ergonomic requirements <o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Courier New">1.3. Use technology according to organisational requirements and in a way which promotes a safe work environment<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>
Element:	2. Process and organise data
Performance Criteria:	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font face="Courier New"><font size="3">2.1. Identify, open, generate or amend files and records according to task and organisational requirements<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font face="Courier New"><font size="3">2.2. Operate input devices according to organisational requirements<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font face="Courier New"><font size="3">2.3. Store data appropriately and exit applications without damage to or loss of, data<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Courier New">2.4. Use manuals, training booklets and/or online help or help-desks to overcome basic difficulties with applications<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>
Element:	3. Maintain technology
Performance Criteria:	<font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font face="Courier New"><font size="3">3.1. Identify and replace used technology consumables in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font face="Courier New"><font size="3">3.2. Carry out and/or arrange routine maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational requirements<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> <font size="3"><font face="Courier New">3.3. Identify equipment faults accurately and take action in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or report fault to designated person<o:p></o:p></font></font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font>

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit you have developed the skills and knowledge required to select, use and maintain a range of business technology. This technology includes the effective use of computer software to organise information and data.

Details of Learning Activities

Powerpoint presentations
Out-of-class activities
Written assessment

Teaching Schedule

As per your timetable located on Blackboard under the relevant Group - The course material is scheduled to be available from Blackboard for the SECOND YEAR NON-APPRENTICE group (FT2) on Tuesday September 08 and for the THIRD YEAR APPRENTICE group (DT3) on Monday August 03. Notification will be provided via student email if the date or location of the material is changed.<o:p></o:p>

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Powepoint available on MYRMIT Blackboard under the program code C5312 and the Unit of Competence Use Business Technology BSBWOR204A/OFFC5280C
RMIT online learning Hub www.rmit.edu.au/online
Library www.rmit.edu.au/library
Internet links
Journals, Brochures, Pamphlets, Newspapers, Magazines

Overview of Assessment

Co assessed with other business units

Assessment Tasks

Assessment will be by assignment (available from Blackboard), to be submitted by "Turn It In" on Thursday November 04. Notification will be provided via student email if the date is changed.<o:p></o:p>

Assignment pass mark: 60%

Assessment Matrix

To achieve a grade of CA (Competency Achieved) for the unit Use Business Technology BSBWOR204A/OFFC5280C you are required to obtain a pass result for the following assessments:<o:p></o:p>

Assignment (available from Blackboard), to be submitted by "Turn It In" on Thursday November 04. Pass mark: 60% <o:p></o:p>

Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in an NYC (not yet competent) result for unit Use Business Technology BSBWOR204A/OFFC5280C. An NYC (Not Yet Competent) result will be entered in the student record. This will result in non-completion of this unit of competence requiring re-enrolment incurring fees and a return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment.<o:p></o:p>

(The assessment process must be finalised and a result entered by November 27 2015)

Other Information

Plagiarism

RMIT University requires that you present YOUR work for assessment. Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is the presentation of the work or idea of another person. Plagiarism is NOT acceptable. Penalities can include charges of acedemic misconduct, cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.

Please note: It is also a disciplinary offence to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student. When signing the coversheet to submit your learning guides and assessments.

Special consideration:

Please note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as per the information via the RMIT website http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

if they believe complete assessment for this unit by the submission date has been affected by factors beyond their control. Special consideration must be lodged prior to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date. The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.

RMIT assessment policies - Refer to myRMIT for further details

Assessment Appeal Process:
The Appeals Against Assessment policy and procedure applies to all coursework programs in all careers. The appeal process is staged and students are required to follow each stage in order to ensure their full entitlement to appeal is available http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/appeals

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