Course Title: Organise Workplace Information

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2008

Course Code: EMPL9683C

Course Title: Organise Workplace Information

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

Nominal Hours: 30

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 gather, organise and apply workplace information in the context of an organisation’s work processes and information management systems.

If you are undertaking this course in Melbourne from semester 2, 2012 onwards your teacher will advise you if you require access to a computer for the course. It is recommended that you have access to a mobile computing device to allow greater flexibility in terms of where you can work on campus outside class times.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBCMN305A Organise Workplace Information
Element:	Collect and assess information
Performance Criteria:	Information held by the organisation on products and services is assessed for accuracy and relevance to organisational requirements. Methods of collecting information are reliable and make efficient use of available time and resources. Information collected is suitable for analysis, decision making and the development of plans, strategies and options. Information collection is participative and uses appropriate interpersonal skills to access relevant data from individuals and team members. Appropriate interpersonal skills are used to access relevant information from individuals and teams.
Element:	Organise information
Performance Criteria:	Information is organised in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination in accordance with organisational requirements. Business equipment/technology is used to maintain information in accordance with organisational requirements. Information and materials are collated and communicated to relevant designated persons. Difficulties organising and accessing information are identified and solved collaboratively with individuals and team members. Information is updated and stored in accordance with organisational requirements.
Element:	Review information needs
Performance Criteria:	Feedback on sufficiency of information is actively sought to ensure relevance of information in accordance with organisational requirements. Contribution of information to decision-making is reviewed and appropriate modifications to collection processes are implemented. Future information needs are identified and incorporated in modifications to collection processes. Future information needs are documented and incorporated in modifications to reporting processes

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Students will complete a variety of online activities and exercises. Online materials will enable students to complete activities and exercises at their own pace.

Teaching Schedule

Week	Topics and Activities	Assessment Items
1	Course Introduction Text – Aspire Chapter 1
2	Online reading and activities	Online discussion 1
3	Text – Aspire Chapter 2	Online case study 1
4	Online reading and activities	Online discussion 2
5	Text – Aspire Chapter 3	Online case study 2
6	Online reading and activities	Online discussion 3
7	Online reading and activities	Online case study 3
8	Online reading and activities	Online discussion 4
9	Online reading and activities	Final assessment - Document Report

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

RMIT Business TAFE School Certificate III, Aspire Training & Consulting, 2002 – BSBCMN305A Organise workplace information

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. 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

This course will be delivered online and will include online activities, discussions, exercises, reading and reflection to develop competency including the underpinning skills and knowledge.
 

Assessment Tasks

Online Activities (20%)
Students will complete a series of online activities and discussions as outlined on the learning hub. These activities will be completed weekly and regular feedback will be provided by the teacher.

Case Studies (30%)
Students will complete 3 online case studies which address all elements of competency. Case study details will be provided to students 2 weeks prior to the due dates as outlined in the Teaching Schedule in this document. Exercises must be completed individually, and submitted electronically by the dates outlined in the Teaching Schedule.

Document Report (50%)
Students will complete and online document report which addresses all element of competency. The report criteria guide will be available on the RMIT Learning Hub in week 10. The report is to be completed individually and submitted electronically by the date outlined in the Teaching Schedule

Assessment Matrix

Element	Online Discussion	Case Studies	Document Report
Collect and assess information	ü		ü
Organise information		ü	ü
Review information needs		ü	ü

Other Information

This course will be completed entirely online. Students are encouraged to post any questions to the teacher via the Learning Hub where the teacher response will be available for all students to access. The teacher will also be available during the designated student consultation times if students require individual attention.

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