Course Title: Work effectively in an Australian workplace
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: EMPL5742
Course Title: Work effectively in an Australian workplace
School: 360T Education
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C2181 - Certificate II in ESL (Employment)
Course Contact : Soosan Kian
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9494
Course Contact Email:soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Lucy Annetta
Ph: 61 3 99259435
25 Dawson St Brunswick
Nominal Hours: 50
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
This unit must be co-delivered and assessed with at least one of the language (Listening and Speaking or Reading and Writing) units from the Certificate II in ESL.
Course Description
This course is part of an intergrated program.
This unit outlines the skills and knowledge to work effectively in an Australian workplace. It serves as an introduction to a range of areas within the Australian industry context.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU516 Work effectively in an Australian workplace |
Element: |
1. Identify cultural features and skills of the Australian workplace |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify features of the culture of the Australian workplace. |
Element: |
2. Communicate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify issues which can arise from cultural misunderstanding |
Element: |
3 Identify conditions in Australian workplaces |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Describe workplace conditions of employment |
Learning Outcomes
The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
- The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Speaking 2 and Listening 2,
and
- The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) . http://www.deewr.gov.au/SKILLS/PROGRAMS/LITANDNUM/ACSF/Pages/default.aspx They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Oral Communication at Level 2.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of Certificate II in ESL (Employment) which is an integrated program. This means that you will
study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of Face to Face teaching and
Directed Study. Your program will have a minimum of 8 hours Directed Study per week. 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. This is a very important part of your program and we
ask that you do 4-5 hours on your non attendance day and at least 1 hour each evening to cover all the units in the
program. An outline of your Directed Study is published each week in the Weekly Program Delivery Plan.
This unit in part covers the speaking and listening macro skills addressed in the certificate.
Examples of how you will practice and study the units:
LISTENING
You will:
• listen to a range of audio and film and documentary texts
• take part in conversations
• SPEAKING
You will:
• work in pairs and in small groups
• take part in formal and informal discussions
This unit covers in part the reading and writing macro skills addressed in the whole certificate.
READING
You are encouraged to read a wide range of texts relevant to the employment context. You will:
• read , analyse and review texts for work purposes
• read work place texts
WRITING
In a variety of writing activities, you will improve your sentence structure and learn how to use different writing
styles.
• learn about research and report writing
• learn to plan, draft and proofread your work.
• construct formatted texts for work purposes
The revision of important grammatical structures will be incorporated into each activity.
Teaching Schedule
Teaching Schedule
Program Dates: Mon 25 June – Fri 30 November 2012
Term Break: Mon 24 September – Sun 7 October 2012
Public holidays: Tue 6 November (Melbourne Cup Day)
Teaching Schedule: This course will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the program delivery plans
which are updated each week.
Your program is made up of:
• Orientation
• Learning activities
• Mid semester review
• Guest speakers
• Excursions
• Exit review
All students will be inducted. The induction includes:
• Program Guide & Student Diary
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Explore RMIT ( an orientation to the university and its services)
• Orientation to RMIT Libraries (library tour & on line catalogue introduction)
• RMIT Online Systems Information Session
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, but it is recommended that you bring:
• English-English dictionary (we ask that you do not use a translation dictionary)
• Thesaurus
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Carlton 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 :
- identifying the cultural features and skills of the Australian workplace
- outlining basic conditions and entitlements of the Australian workplace
- demonstrating knowledge of Australian workplace culture
- demonstrating strategies to repair misunderstandings
Feedback:
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
Summative assessments:
•Work Communication project ( includes work on workplace instructions, a study of the Australian workplace culture, workplace notes and messages)
Formative assessments: ongoing observations, summaries and review of student work
Please note:
Assessments tasks will include other courses (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
Assessment Matrix
Each assessment cover sheet clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to
performance criteria. The sum of assessment tasks will cover all units and their elements over a range of
occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program.
You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or student co-ordinator. An assessment
matrix will be available on myRMIT
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