Course Title: Organise and communicate information
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: EMPL5731C
Course Title: Organise and communicate information
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4251 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Course Contact : Jennifer Crowley
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jenni Woods jennifer.woods@rmit.edu.au
Lindsey Glover lindsey.glover@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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 unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information |
Element: |
1. Access information and/or records |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Information requirements of tasks are determined and relevant information is accessed from a range of sources. |
Element: |
2. Organise and analyse information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Information is interpreted and organised in accordance with enterprise and work requirements. |
Element: |
3. Communicate organised information using established workplace methods |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Information is communicated using established workplace methods. |
Learning Outcomes
This unit applies in manufacturing, engineering or related environments.
It may include information related to production, maintenance or associated processes. Information may be drawn from a variety of sources.
This unit includes the ability to communicate using common workplace terminology.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study. The delivery mode for this course is completely ONLINE.
Online Class activities may include:
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• online activiities
• group projects
• peer learning
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/project
Out of class activities may include:
• Blog/Wiki discussion and participation
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• lectures
• online activiities
• group projects
• peer learning
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• other activities as decided by teaching staff
Teaching Schedule
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| 13 | Sources of Information and Design Terminology. | 1.1, 1.2 | |
| 14 | Interpret & organise workplace information. Client/Designer Relationship and the importance of asking questions to gain knowledge of your client. Key task is interpreting the information. | 2.1 | Task 1 |
| 15 | Analyse Information. Discuss the various methods of analysing information and the validity and accuracy of different types of information. | 2.2 | |
| 16 | Communicate organised information Discussion of different forms of verbal, nonverbal and graphic communication. Barriers to communication. Different forms used in the Design Industry. | 3.1 | Task 2 |
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Dwyer, J., The Business Communication Handbook, 8th Edn., Pearson Education Aust., |
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this
course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to organise, analyse and communicate information.
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this course are graded.
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Task 1 - Client Profile
Write a convincing Client Profile for a current project. Due Week 14
Task 2 - Master Schedule
Complete a Master Schedule for a current project showing skills in collecting and presenting information from a range of sources.
Due Week 16
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity :
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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