Course Title: Apply government processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: HWSS5422C
Course Title: Apply government processes
School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4240 - Certificate IV in Government (Court Services)
Course Contact : Alan Ogilvie
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259656
Course Contact Email:alan.ogilvie@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 course covers the application of a knowledge of government processes. It includes applying information relating to Machinery of Government, and applying knowledge of organisational functions and protocols Legislation/regulations applying across the public sector, such as equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity etc, are not addressed here, as these are covered in PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes |
Element: |
1. Apply information relating to the Machinery of Government |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Up-to-date information relating to Machinery of Government relevant to work responsibilities is identified, accessed and applied |
Element: |
2. Apply knowledge of organisational functions |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Up-to-date information relating to the structure and functions of the organisation is accessed and applied |
Element: |
3. Apply knowledge of protocols |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Up-to-date information relating to government protocols is identified, accessed and applied |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A variety of teaching methods will be used including: lectures, class discussion, role-plays, case studies, problem-solving and audio-visual presentations.
Teaching Schedule
Test
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
- Competency Resource Manual
- Powerpoint
- Handouts
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing during the semester, and you will undertake a variety of assessment tasks and activities to assess your level of competence against key elements and performance criteria.
Assessment tasks my include, but not limited to, the following:
- Class tasks
- Assignments
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, 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.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf ) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc .
Assessment Tasks
tbc
Assessment Matrix
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