Course Title: Use advanced features of computer applications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: COSC5441C
Course Title: Use advanced features of computer applications
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4293 - Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Course Contact: Geoff Moss
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4852
Course Contact Email: geoff.moss@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Geoff Moss
Phone: 9925 4852
Email: geoff.moss@rmit.edu.au
Office: 51.07.01
Nominal Hours: 40
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
Not Applicable
Course Description
This unit defines the competency required to fully utilise computer applications employing advanced features.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAU3126B Use advanced features of computer applications |
Element: |
1. Manipulate data 1.1 Employ advanced features of applications in the preparation and presentation of data |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Access and use support resources 2.1 Solve routine problems using support resources |
Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Activities in this course are aimed at achieving the competency required to use computer applications employing advanced features. This learning unit consists of two competencies covering the knowledge and skills to assist students in setting standards for organisation documents, and manage document design and production. These outcomes will be obtained largely through learning by doing a range of tasks.
The Internet and YouTube videos will be used as a learning tool and a resource for students to seek and locate relevant information.
Learning activities may be modified during the semester to meet the needs of students in the current program and the needs of their workplace.
Teaching Schedule
Weeks | Topic | Software / Reading | Practical Exercises | Assessment |
1 | Introduction to Topic, Overview of course and relevance to traineeship and workplace. Identification of relevant tasks and software | See reading list and online resources PowerPoints |
Tasks as per assignment and Activity Workbook |
Practical tasks; Assignment |
2 | Embedding images, videos | PowerPoints | Tasks as per assignment |
Practical tasks; Assignment |
3 | Review task and assignment progress | See reading list and online resources PowerPoints |
Tasks as per assignment | Practical tasks; class discussion and observation |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment occurs throughout the program and includes learning and assessment activities conducted in the classroom, online and in the workplace giving you the opportunity to practice and be assessed on what you are learning in a work context. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency 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.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements, documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises and presentations. Participants 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.
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.
Assessment Tasks
Class and Work-Based Assessment Activities
Use of Software applications
Assignment
Assessment Matrix
Element | Assignment | Practical Tasks | In Class/Work Observation | In Class Testing | Individual and Group discussion** |
1.1 | x | x | |||
1.2 | x | x | |||
1.3 | x | x | x | ||
1.4 | x | x | x | ||
2.1 | x | x | |||
2.2 | x | x | x | ||
2.3 | x | x | x | ||
2.4 | x | x | x |
** small group discussion and problem solving on variety of issues at appropriate times during delivery of the course
Other Information
Access to an internet connected computer outside of class times – Internet connected computers are available in the School of Life & Physical Sciences labs on levels 4, 6 or 8 of building 51, 81 Victoria Street, Melbourne.
Further lab access can be found in the student lab on level 3 (ground floor) of Building 8, in Swanston Street, Melbourne; as well as RMIT Libraries.
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