Course Title: Design and produce business documents
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: BUSM7940C
Course Title: Design and produce business documents
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4366 - Certificate IV in Accounting
Course Contact: Ben Sethia
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 5982
Course Contact Email: ben.sethia@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Inna Kazakevich
Email: inna.kazakevich@rmit.edu.au
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications.
It applies to individuals who possess fundamental skills in computer operations and keyboarding. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents |
Element: |
1. Select and prepare resources |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select and use appropriate technology and software applications to produce required business documents |
Element: |
2. Design document |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify, open and generate files and records according to task and organisational requirements |
Element: |
3. Produce document |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Complete document production within designated timelines according to organisational requirements |
Element: |
4. Finalise document |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Proofread document for readability, accuracy and consistency of language, style and layout prior to final output |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered thought various technology platforms and include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
Online based materials and activities from Blackboard will give you opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
Induction Session
Prior to training commencement a program level induction session will be conducted that comprises the following:
- Program overview and requirements
- MyRMIT/Blackboard
- Overview of assessment requirements
- Pre-Training Review including:
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- Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
- Assessment of current skills and knowledge
- Competency/Grading Criteria
- Plagiarism
- Appeals
- Extensions
- Feedback
- Privacy
- Submission requirements
- Resubmission policy
- Where to get support
- Student responsibilities
The Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows but please note that it is subject to change.
Week |
Week Commencing |
Topics |
Assessment |
1 |
4 July |
Weekly Contents folder: Week 1- Select appropriate technology and software for design and production of business documents |
Complete:
|
2 |
11 July |
Weekly Contents folder: Week 2 - Organisational requirements and managing files and folders |
Complete:
|
3 |
18 July |
Weekly Contents folder: Week 3 - Business Documents |
|
4 |
25 July |
Weekly Contents folder:
|
Complete:Activity task(s) Quiz – due date 29/07/2016 |
5 | 1 Aug |
Weekly Contents folder: Week 5 & 6 – Create and Format Document ( read information and complete activities from Blackboard) |
Complete:Activity task(s) |
6 |
8 Aug |
Weekly Contents folder: Week 5 & 6 - Create and format document ( Complete book activities) |
Complete:Book tasks |
7 |
15 Aug |
Weekly Contents folder: Week 7 - Effective word processing |
Complete:
|
8 |
22 Aug |
Working on Assessment - Download instructions from Blackboard |
Assessment - due date 26/08/2016 |
29/08/2016 |
02/09/16 |
Mid Semester Break |
|
9 |
5 Sep |
Weekly Contents folder: Week 9 - Create business report |
Complete:
|
10 |
12 Sep |
Weekly Contents folder: Week 10 - MS Excel |
Complete:
|
11 |
19 Sep |
Weekly Contents folder: Week 11 - MS Excel |
Complete:
|
12 |
26 Sep |
Weekly Contents folder: Week 12 - MS Power Point |
Complete:
|
13 |
3 Oct |
Working on Assessment Task – Portfolio |
|
14 |
10 Oct |
Working on Assessment Task - Portfolio |
Assessment task – Portfolio – due date 14/10/2016 |
15 |
17 Oct |
Resubmission Feedback |
|
16 |
24 Oct |
Resubmission Feedback |
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The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes bit also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Design and Produce Business Documents published by Learn Now Publications Pty Limited, |
ISBN 978 187 612 4564 |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- select appropriate technology and software for design and production of business documents
- adhere to organisational requirements when:
- selecting layout and style
- opening and generating files
- producing documents within designated timelines
- naming and storing documents
- printing and presenting documents
- adhere to task requirements when producing documents including:
- applying basic design principles
- applying consistent formatting
- using appropriate styles
- using correct layouts
- proofreading as required
- use appropriate data storage options
- apply knowledge of functions and features of contemporary computer applications
- print and present completed documents
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must:
- identify appropriate technology for production requirements
- describe functions and features of contemporary computer applications
- outline organisational policies, plans and procedures
- list organisational requirements for document design e.g. style guide
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the information and communications technology – IT use field of work and include access to:
- office equipment and resources
- relevant software applications
- examples of style guides
- organisational procedures
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
Overview of Assessment
The assessments for this course have been designed to allow participants apply their learning to create business documents and demonstrate their competence in a variety of ways.
TASK 1 -Quiz (Due Date: 29/07/2016 )
For this Assessment Task you will answer multiple choice or true /false questions about resources and organisational requirements for preparation of business documents.
TASK 2 - Assessment (Due Date: 26/08/2016)
For this assessment task you will prepare templates and produce different business documents according to task requirements.
TASK 3 - Portfolio(Due Date: 14/10/2016)
For this assessment task you will design produce and finalise set of documents - business report, letters using mail merge, power point presentations according to task requirements.
You must successfully complete all assessment tasks to achieve competency.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Submission Requirements
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on blackboard.
• Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Callie Harvey, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days. <check links are still current>
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination. <check links are still current>
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Resubmissions (VE Programs):
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website: <check link is still current>
More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Marking Guide (Competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
Final Grades table:
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
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