Course Title: Design and produce text documents

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: OFFC5340C

Course Title: Design and produce text documents

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3403 - Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)

Course Contact: Baia Tsakouridou, Melanie Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488

Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au; melanie.reynolds@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Louise McRoberts louise.mcroberts@rmit.edu.au

Angela Fourtounis angela.fourtounis@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 90

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

In this unit of competency, you will be introduced to skills and knowledge required to design and develop text-based documents using advanced features of word processing software. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBITU303 Design and produce text documents

Element:

1. Prepare to produce word processed documents

Performance Criteria:

1.1  Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, work organisation, energy and resource conservation requirements are met

1.2 Identify purpose, audience and presentation requirements, and clarify with relevant personnel as required

1.3 Identify organisational and task requirements for text-based business documents to ensure consistency of style and image

 

Element:

2. Design word processed documents

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Design document structure and layout to suit purpose, audience and information requirements of task

2.2 Design document to enhance readability and appearance, and to meet organisational and task requirements of style and layout

2.3 Use style sheets and automatic functions to ensure consistency of design and layout

Element:

3. Add tables and other data

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Insert a standard table into a document, changing cells to meet information requirements

3.2 Insert and delete columns and rows as necessary

3.3 Insert images and other data to meet required specifications

Element:

4. Produce text documents

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Use advanced software functions to enable efficient production of documents

4.2 Enter or import, and edit text and other data to meet required specifications 

4.3 Preview, adjust and print documents in accordance with organisational and task requirements

4.4 Name and store text documents, in accordance with organisational requirements and exit application without information loss/damage

4.5 Prepare text documents within designated timelines and organisational requirements for speed and accuracy

4.6 Use manuals, user documentation and online help to overcome problems with document design and production


Learning Outcomes


The outcomes described in this unit relate to Foundation Skills in Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Employment ranging from ACSF Level 1-4.

 


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is part of the Certificate III in EAL (Further Study). The program consists of Face to Face teaching and Directed Study. The program will have a minimum of 8 hours directed study per week. There will also be some recommended study to be completed, although not compulsory. Attendance is not required during directed study time, however it is  expected that all work given is completed. An outline of the weekly delivery plan and directed Study is published each week on canvas.


Teaching Schedule

 

Week

Topic

Key Activities

Elements

Week 1

 

 Introduction to course

Orientation and Introduction to course/Canvas/Assessments Tasks/expectations. Complete IT skill survey to note and record individual abilities. 

  • Email writing - use of format in emails
  • RMIT policies and procedures (Canvas)
  • Evacuation video (watch to discuss) 
  • gcflearnfree.org 

 BSBITU303

1,2,3,4

Week 2

 

Look at the Microsoft Office Programs and OH&S

Logging onto the RMIT system and using outlook. Introduce ergonomics do's and don'ts. Question/answer on ergonomics and the computer. Watch a video how to set up an ergonomic workstation cnet.com.au, record the steps needed. Discuss why ergonomics is important to health. Pair work/role plays - introduce ergonomics to the class.

  • Using an RMIT printer and scanner practice.
  • Copyright - credit and cite an online image 

 1

Week 3

 

OHS and ergonomics

 

Pair work to discuss and record ergonomics to present to the class. Sitting at the computer, chair and table clearance, monitor distance/keyboard height/rest rates and the environment. 

Quiz on ergonomics and the working environment.

 1

Week 4

 

OHS and ergonomics - Prepare for Assessment Task 1 of 3

Assessment Task 1. 

Introduce applications and software available to use at home and in class to practise and improve skills. Practise: Making and inserting tables/photos/making shapes. Design a flyer using MS Word, adding a pic, using various fonts and sizes. Practise Save onto student drive, upload to canvas as a practice flyer for feedback. Students to follow criteria outlined by teacher.

 1,2

Week 5

 

 Assessment Task 1 to continue

Students to begin working on Assessment Task 1 in conjunction with using applications to design a text document. Teacher to individually assess students and observe understanding of ergonomics. 

As students are to be individually assessed, class will work on developing skills on making brochure/flyer/poster.

1

Week 6

 

Assessment Task 1 due Finalise work on Assessment Task 1 and submit with cover sheet. Students to work on a poster/flyer/newspaper article using MS Word or PowerPoint. Text document must adhere to specifications such as format, style, size, cite and reference of any info or images used.   1,2

Week 7

 

Using Applications and planning documents

Review AT1

Plan document. Purpose of document to include audience requirements, age and knowledge. Presentation of media, electronic hard copy according to audience needs. Sketching - students to write up/draw up what Document Production - students to choose a format to produce a document which must include an image, a table, format and style suited to document style and audience. Upload to Canvas for feedback.Students to receive feedback on Assessment Task 1.  

 1,2

Week 8 Assessment Task 2 Task requirements to practice in planning to create a text document. Students will have week 8 until week 12 of class and home time. Will look at applications, audience, structure, layout and design. 1,2

Week 9

 

Planning to create a text document

Recording information on topic, audience, references and resources to create the document. How to reference and cite sources.

Use of format tools, drop caps, graphics, logos, headers and footers.

 2,3

Week 10

 

 Planning to create a text document

Easter Break Thursday 18/04 until Friday 26/04

Prepare to submit Assessment Task 2. Students to continue with working on information to set up their document. Design layer and structure to suit purpose and audience. Enhance readability of document with boarders and shading, style. Practise inserting tables and charts. Change cells, adding and deleting rows. 

 2,3

Week 11

 

Design and layout 

Assessment Task 2 due

Students to prepare to submit Assessment Task 2.

Headers/footers/margins/paper sizes/use of boarders and shading of whole or part document. Upload to canvas, cover sheet to be handed in to teacher. 

Examine models of emails and attachments as required. 

2,3

Week 12

 

Design and Layout

 

Review and feedback and Assessment Task 2. Students to practice on format and tools, some advanced software functions - preview, adjust and print

  • Boarders/shading
  • Word Art
  • Wrapping Text     
  • Letter writing layout and CV layout - use of gcflearnfree.org
2,3

Week 13

 

Review on Assessment Task 2 Review and feedback on Assessment Task 2. Class to read Assessment Task 3 and begin Part 1.  2,3,4
Week 14 Prepare to submit Assessment Task 3 due Students to work on Assessment Task 3 to submit. Final checks. Submit online to Canvas with cover sheet to be handed in to teacher. 2,3,4
Week 15 Layout of personal documents Students to work with layouts to do with CV writing and letter writing (formal/informal). Use of formatting tools and language skills  1,2,3,4
Week 16 Review Layout and AT3

Students to work with layouts to do with CV writing and letter writing (formal/informal). Use of formatting tools and language skills

Review of  assessment task 3 and complete supplementary task given if needed

(Elements 1, 2, 3, 4)

Week 17   Assessment re submissions; finalise assessments

 **The teaching schedule maybe subject to change. Students will be advised via CANVAS and in class should changes occur.  The course will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the weekly 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 have an induction into RMIT. The induction includes:

  • Induction Booklet and presentation
  • Explore RMIT activity
  • Orientation to RMIT Libraries

 

Course Dates: Monday 8 July to Friday 8 November 2019

Mid semester break: Monday 2 September - Friday 6 September 2019

Public Holidays: Friday 27 September 2019

 

 

 


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 with microphone (use your own or they can be purchased from the Carlton Library very cheaply)
  • USB (Memory stick)
  • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) - Laptop (if you have one) 

The teacher will provide handouts and resources during class time. You can locate these resources on Canvas..


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 quizzes, demonstrations and observations and text documents. 

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester, in both oral and written form, 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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

 

The Student Charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT university student as well as the responsibilities of the university. This can be found on the RMIT University website at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities/student-charter

 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy


Assessment Tasks

Assessment will take place throughout the course. Your work is assessed on a Competent (C) / Not Yet Competent (NYC) basis – it is not graded. Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. There will be individual and group projects completed both in and out of class.


Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your IT and reading and writing skills to produce text documents. Assistance will be given in redrafting and editing written assessment tasks because developing your ability to identify and correct your own mistakes is an important part of the learning process. It is important that you read the specific elements each assessment task addresses on the cover sheet for each task. At the time of setting assessments you will be given clear guidelines about which course, elements and performance criteria you will need to meet in order to successfully complete the task. Submission dates & deadlines will also be clearly explained.

This program consists of three tasks:

 Task 1: Ergonomic Workstation Skills Assessment (Week 6)

This task will involve understanding  OHS and ergonomic skills with a Part 2 which requires some answers to IT policies and procedures knowledge questions.

Task 2: Planning to Create a Text Document Week (Week 11)

This task will involve planning and writing information on making a text document. 

Task 3: Create a Text Document (Week 14)

This task will involve making a text document using the information from Task 2.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Matrix
Each assessment cover sheet clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to the required skills and knowledge. 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. To sucessfully complete this unit you will need to demonstrate that you are competent in each element of the unit/subject on at least two occasions.

You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or student coordinator. An assessment matrix will be available on myRMIT.

Other Information

Attendance:

Your course involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.


Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student program policy www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
You will be asked to attend mid-semester and end of semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Co-ordinator. The interviews are an important part of giving you feedback and supporting you through your program by monitoring your academic progress


Special consideration policy (Late submissions):
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Extension www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment. Special Consideration www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration


Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy
www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

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