Course Title: Use basic computing language and skills

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3231

Course Title: Use basic computing language and skills

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 50.0

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)
COSC5973	Brunswick Campus	TAFE	360T Education	Face-to-Face	Term1 2012

Course Contact: Soosan Kian, Bloss Robertson

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259494, +61399254488

Course Contact Email: soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au, bloss.robertson@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This course aims to develop computer skills of learners who are speakers of languages other than English to develop language skills. The unit provides an introduction to computer terminology related to hardware, software and functions. It provides the knowledge and skills to access a range of language learning options.
 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	VPAU554 Use basic computing language and skills
Elements:	1 Use correct computer terminology.
	2 Describe items on the computer desktop
	3 Perform a simple computer task
	4 Complete computer based language learning activities
	5 Describe common computer related problems and seek assistance to solve them

Learning Outcomes

The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
• Performance criteria of all four elements

• The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Reading 2 and Writing 2

• The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of Reading and Writing competence at Level 2

Overview of Assessment

This course is part of a full-time integrated program. 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 classwork, projects, reports, observation,self assessment, participation in excursions, oral questioning and mid semester interview.

Feedback:

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class both oral and written, 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.

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Assessment Tasks