Course Title: Produce Business Documents
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2008
Course Code: COSC5796C
Course Title: Produce Business Documents
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3133 - Certificate III in Business Administration
Course Contact : Kelly Kajewski
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5470
Course Contact Email: kelly.kajewski@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:
Caterina Autelitano
caterina.autelitano@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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
None
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to produce various business documents. It includes the skills and knowledge required to select and use a range of functions on computer applications. Students will gain in depth knowledge and skills utilising Microsoft Publisher.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCMN306A Produce Business Documents |
Element: |
Design document |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Document production is completed within designated timelines according to organisational requirements |
Element: |
Produce document |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Document design is appropriate for the efficient entry of information and maximises the presentation and appearance of information |
Element: |
Select and prepare resources |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Appropriate technology and software applications are selected and utilised to produce required business documents |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will complete a variety of activities and exercises both in class and online. Self-paced manuals will enable students to develop skills using a desktop publishing software package, while online components will enable students to complete activities and exercises at their own pace.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topics and activities | Assessment Items |
10 |
Course Introduction Design Principles - Introduction to design |
|
11 |
Text - Tilde Be Competent in Desktop Publishing Topic 6 - 9 Consolidation Task 1 & 2 |
Online assessment 1 New Logo |
12 |
Text - Tilde Be Competent in Desktop Publishing Topic 10 – 12 Consolidation Task 3 & 4 |
Online assessment 2 Reviewing Design |
13 |
Text - Tilde Be Competent in Desktop Publishing Topic 13 – 15 Consolidation Task 5 & 6 |
Online assessment 3 Consol Task 5 |
14 |
Text - Tilde Be Competent in Desktop Publishing Appendix and workplace scenario |
Online assessment 4 Design a Document |
15 | Virtual Enterprise Product Brochure | |
16 | Exam | In class exam |
17 - 18 | Review and Feedback | Virtual Enterprise Brochure Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Tilde Be Competent in Desktop Publishing – Publisher 2003, The Tilde Publishing Pty Ltd, 2003 |
References
Other Resources
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 achievements of each competency in a flexible manner. Assessments will incorporate a variety of methods: class exercises, homework, practical project and tests. 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. In addition to the assessments, formative feedback is provided to the students throughout the duration of the course
Learning activities will include class-based activities, discussions, exercises, reading and reflection as well as the completion of online materials to develop competency including the underpinning skills and knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
Online Activities (20%)
Students will complete 4 online activities as outlined in the Teaching Schedule in this document. Exercises must be completed individually, and submitted electronically by the dates outlined in the learning program.
Brochure (30%)
In groups of 2-3 students will create a product brochure for the Business Administration Virtual Enterprise. Students will also create an explanatory document which details how the brochure demonstrates the student’s ability to apply the skills and knowledge as set out in the Evidence Guide.
Exam (50%)
The exam will be an open book practical exercise consolidating skills and theory learnt in class. The exam will focus on the student’s practical ability to demonstrate the skills and knowledge as set out in the Evidence Guide.
Assessment Matrix
Element | Online activities | Brochure | Exam |
Select and prepare resources | ü | ü | ü |
Design document | ü | ü | ü |
Produce document | ü | ü | ü |
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