Course Title: Produce Complex Business Documents
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2008
Course Code: COSC5794C
Course Title: Produce Complex Business Documents
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4114 - Certificate IV in Business Administration
Course Contact : Sylvia Baroutis
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5469
Course Contact Email:sylvia.baroutis@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sylvia Baroutis
Program Coordinator
Tel (03) 9925 5469
Level 13, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne 3000
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the design and development of business documents using complex technical features of word processing and/or desktop publishing software.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBADM402A Produce Complex Business Documents |
Element: |
Analyse document requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Organisational and task requirements are identified prior to document design. 2. Complex technical functions of the software are evaluated for their usefulness in fulfilling the requirements of the task. 3. Document requirements are matched with software functions to provide efficient production of documents. |
Element: |
Design complex documents |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Document structure and layout are designed to suit the purpose, audience and information requirements of the task. 2. Document is designed to enhance readability and appearance and meet organsiational and task requirements for style and layout. 3. Complex software functions are used to enable efficient manipulation of information and other material and ensure consistency of design and layout. 4. Manuals, user documentation and on-line help are used to overcome problems with document design and production. |
Element: |
Produce documents |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Complex operations used in development of documents achieve required results. 2. Documents are previewed, adjusted and printed in accordance with organisational and task requirements. 3. Documents are named and stored in accordance with organisational requirements and the application exited without information loss/damage. 4. Documents are prepared within designated timelines and organisational requirements for speed and accuracy. |
Element: |
Use safe work practices |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Workspace, furniture and equipment are adjusted to suit the ergonomic requirements of the user. 2. Work organisation meets organisational and statutory requirements for computer operation. 3. Energy and resource conservation techniques are used to minimise wastage in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include class-based discussions, hands-on exercises, reading, and case studies together with independent research on the internet.
Students are required to collect (and bring to class) a folder of documents that can be used as resources from which to design their own documents. Examples can include, forms, reports, prospectuses (or other long documents) invitations etc. Students will be expected to design and produce their own individual documents as well as submitting examples produced from the textbook for feedback, as class exercises.
Teaching Schedule
| Week beginning | ||
| Week 1 - 7 July |
Office Procedures Overview of course |
Homework: Read pages i - xxxiii on Office Procedures Revision exercises |
| Week 2 - 14 July |
Fonts and Effects Graphics, Linked Text Boxes Underpinning skills |
Section 1 - Price and Wix Text Assessment Original portfolio design 1 due (to be produced in class 2) |
| Week 3 - 21 July |
Newspaper Columns |
Section 1 - Price and Wix Text |
| Week 4 - 28 July |
Automatic Hyphenation Underpinning skills |
Section 1 - Price and Wix Text Assessment Original portfolio design 2 due (to be produced in class 2) |
| Week 5 - 4 August |
Bullets and Numbering Macros |
Section 2 - Price and Wix Text |
| Week 6 - 11 August |
Tables Mathematical Calculations |
Section 2 - Price and Wix Text Assessment Original portfolio design 3 due (to be produced in class 2) |
| Week 7 - 18 August |
Tables Mathematical Calculations |
Section 2 - Price and Wix Text |
| Week 8 - 25 August |
File Management, Fields, Hyperlinks Linking and embedding |
Section 3 - Price and Wix Text |
| MID SEMESTER BREAK - 1 SEPT - 5 SEPT |
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| Week 9 - 8 Sept |
Mail Merge and Advanced Options |
Assessment Original portfolio design 4 due (to be produced in class 2) |
| Week 10 - 15 Sept |
Templates, Styles Headers & Foot |
Section 4 - Price and Wix Text |
| Week 11 - 22 Sept |
Sections |
Section 4 - Price and Wix Text Assessment Original portfolio design 5 due (to be produced in class 2) |
| Week 12 - 29 Sept |
Forms |
Section 4 - Price and Wix Text |
| Week 13 - 6 Oct |
Tables of Contents, Indexes, |
Section 5 - Price and Wix Text |
| Week 14 - 13 Oct |
Outlines |
Section 5 - Price and Wix Text Assessment Original portfolio design 6 due (to be produced in class 2) |
| Week 15 - 20 Oct |
Master Document, Tracking changes |
Section 5 - Price and Wix Text |
| Week 16 - 27 Oct |
Test Underpinning Skills Assessment |
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| Week 17/18 - 3/10 Nov |
Special Consideration/Resit |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Produce Complex Business Documents, Word 2003, Cheryl Price and Julia Wix, Software Publications |
References
Other Resources
Students are required to collect a file of documents to assist with the production of original portfolio designs.
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 discussions, exercises, reading and reflection on various activities, together with independent research in order to develop competency including the underpinning skills and knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
A portfolio of original documents designed and produced by the student under supervised conditions in class (as described on the portfolio sheet) - 30%
(Please note documents not produced in class on the due date and verified by the teacher will not be accepted for assessment purposes)
Underpinning skills - demonstrated in class under supervised conditions (as described on the skills sheet) - 20%
End of Semester Test - 50%
(The test will comprise both theory and practical aspects. The theory aspects of the test will be ’closed book’. The practical components of the test will be ’open book’)
Assessment Matrix
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