Course Title: Prepare for tertiary reading and writing

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4327 Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Course Title: Prepare for tertiary reading and writing

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 80

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.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEDU5949

City Campus

TAFE

360T Education

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2013,
Term2 2013,
Term1 2014,
Term2 2014,
Term1 2015,
Term2 2015,
Term1 2016

Course Contact: Baia Tsakouridou, Bloss Robertson

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488

Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au, bloss.robertson@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency will be delivered online.  By studying this course online you will develop your independent learning skills in preparation for tertiary study. The competency will cover skills in analysis, critical thinking, research and academic writing for tertiary study. This competency will be delivered in conjunction with  VU20764: Conduct online research for further study (GEDU5955).

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VU20761 Prepare for tertiary reading and writing

Elements:

1. Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to responding to study tasks

2. Synthesise information from a variety of sources for academic purposes

3. Produce written responses to academic tasks

4. Reference sources effectively using appropriate


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competence of the above elements. The outcomes described in this unit relate to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and Australian Qualities Framework (AQF).

They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF/AQF indicators of Reading and Writing competence at Level 4:

 http://www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework

www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework


Overview of Assessment

This competency is part of an 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. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks.

Feedback:
Both verbal and written feedback will be provided throughout the semester, as well as individual and group feedback on practical exercises.
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 policy summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures see http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment