Course Title: Work effectively with others

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: EMPL5915C

Course Title: Work effectively with others

School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C1071 - Certificate I in Work Education

Course Contact : Liz Cotter

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4890

Course Contact Email:elizabeth-anne.cotter@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

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

In this course you will explore the basic skills and knowledge required to work effectively with others in a workplace.  This will include contributing to the determination of appropriate work roles and the planning of activities. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TLIG107C Work effectively with others

Element:

1. Contribute to determination of appropriate work roles

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Work roles of each group member are identified based on
information and instructions about objectives, performance
requirements and procedures
1.2 Contributions are made to assist in the determination of the
appropriate roles and responsibilities for the successful
completion of the activity
 

Element:

2. Contribute to the planning of the activity

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Suggestions and information are provided as appropriate to
contribute to the planning of the activity and the associated
procedures
 

Element:

3. Work with others

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Forms of communication appropriate to the activity are used
3.2 Assistance in the completion of the activities is requested
where appropriate
3.3 Contributions to the achievement of a required outcome are
made
3.4 Work is undertaken in accordance with specified procedures
on an individual and shared basis as appropriate
3.5 Problems are discussed and resolved where possible through
agreed and accepted processes
3.6 Suggestions for improvements to processes are made and discussed within the team
 


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

This course describes the basic skills and knowledge required to work effectively with others in a workplace including:

Contributing to

  • Determination of appropriate work roles
  • Planning of activities
  • Working with others to complete activities

The purpose of this course is to provide you the confidence to work effectively with others in the workplace.
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment.
Work involves the application of established procedures and appropriate interpersonal skills when working with others to complete workplace tasks.


Teaching Schedule

You will be provided with a comprehensive workshop schedule at your first class in second semester 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 is ongoing throughout the course and will include the following:

Written and oral questions

Project

Observation


Assessment Tasks

To gain competency in this course, you are required to participate in and complete activities/tasks that are given during class time. Occasionally you will be asked to complete an unfinished project as homework or collect information in your own time to be used in class.

You will be assessed in a variety of ways, which may include:

  • Observation of participation of conversations
  • Oral and/or written questions
  • Participation in role plays in real or simulated settings


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/policies/studentfeedback

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/policies/academicprogress

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/academicintegrity

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