Course Title: Create and use databases

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3216

Course Title: Create and use databases

Portfolio: BUS

Nominal Hours: 30.0

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.

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
COSC5943C	City Campus	TAFE	650T TAFE Business	Face-to-Face	Term1 2009, Term1 2010

Course Contact: Janet McDonald

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99255134

Course Contact Email: janet.mcdonald@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This course covers the use of database software to create simple two table relational databases with reports and queries, for the storage and retrieval of infomation in a business environment.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	BSBITU301A Create and use databases
Elements:	Create a simple database.
	Create reports and queries.
	Use database

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of competency to be deemed competent.

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievements of each element of competency in a flexible manner. Assessments will incorporate a variety of methods such as class exercises, practical projects 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 discussions, exercises, reading and reflection in order to develop competency including underpinning skills and knowledge.