Course Title: Make a presentation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: COMM5977C
Course Title: Make a presentation
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4377 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Course Contact: Steven Hansen
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99255705
Course Contact Email: steven.hansen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Additional Staff Contact Details Komal Tyagi
Email: komal.tyagi@rmit.edu.au
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 (unit of competency) covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience. Typically it applies to individuals who may be expected to make presentations for a range of purposes, such as marketing, training and promotions. They contribute well developed communication skills in presenting a range of concepts and ideas.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation |
Element: |
1. Prepare a presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Plan and document presentation approach and intended outcomes 1.2 Choose presentation strategies, format and delivery methods that match the characteristics of the target audience, location, resources and personnel needed 1.3 Select presentation aids, materials and techniques that suit the format and purpose of the presentation, and will enhance audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas 1.4 Brief others involved in the presentation on their roles/responsibilities within the presentation 1.5 Select techniques to evaluate presentation effectiveness |
Element: |
2. Deliver a presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Explain and discuss desired outcomes of the presentation with the target audience 2.2 Use presentation aids, materials and examples to support target audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas 2.3 Monitor non-verbal and verbal communication of participants to promote attainment of presentation outcomes 2.4 Use persuasive communication techniques to secure audience interest 2.5 Provide opportunities for participants to seek clarification on central ideas and concepts, and adjust the presentation to meet participant needs and preferences 2.6 Summarise key concepts and ideas at strategic points to facilitate participant understanding |
Element: |
3. Review the presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Implement techniques to review the effectiveness of the presentation 3.2 Seek and discuss reactions to the presentation from participants or from key personnel involved in the presentation 3.3 Utilise feedback from the audience or from key personnel involved in the presentation to make changes to central ideas presented |
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes for this course will enable the learner to: • Prepare a presentation • Deliver a presentation • Review the presentation
Details of Learning Activities
This unit within the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment requires you prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience. Throughout the session times; there will be an opportunity to participate and collaborate as a group; You will participate in learning activities such as: analysis of case studies and scenarios, role plays, developing learning programs, developing lesson strategies group discussions and working in groups. Other activities will include: online research, and reading articles provided by your trainer.
At RMIT Work Integrated Learning (WIL) refers to opportunities for you to experience either real or simulated workplaces within your program. WIL activities in this program include:
• Simulations of training and assessment work environments
• Work based projects completed within your own workplace.
Many students who undertake this program are already employed in a training and assessment role. Some assessment activities are conducted in a workplace and you are encouraged to use your own workplaces for this. If you do not have a workplace please consult your trainer about alternative arrangements.
Teaching Schedule
This unit is co-delivered with TAEDEL401, TAEDEL402, and BSBCMM411. Please refer to your timetable for class times and room allocation. It is expected that you attend all classes to get the best learning experience, and be assessed as competent for the unit. Please notify your teacher of an expected absence.
Week |
Topics |
Assessment |
7 |
Welcome to LLN and Delivery Cluster
What is Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) What is the relationship between VET and LLN:
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8 |
Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)
Practical activities to put LLN strategies into practice. You will do tasks 1 to 5 in class and then finalise your responses and documentation for submission post class.
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9 |
Delivery Cluster
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Mid-Semester Break (7th - 14th of April) | ||
10 |
Delivery Cluster
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11 |
Presentation in class to peers In class delivery Task 1: |
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12 |
Presentation in class to peers In class delivery Task 2: |
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13 |
Presentation in class to peers In class delivery Task 2: |
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14 |
Presentation in class to peers In class delivery Task 3: |
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15 |
Presentation in class to peers In class delivery Task 4: |
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16 |
No classes resubmissions only |
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17 |
No classes resubmissions only |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Electronic resources can be found in the Delivery and LLN Canvas LMS
Overview of Assessment
The unit BSBCMM401 Make a presentation is holistically assessed with TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning and TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace. Assessment will consist of
- a set of knowledge questions
- a project where you plan, organise and deliver one 30-min session to a group of eight (8) or more learners (during training)
- a project where you plan, organise and deliver two consecutive, 40-minute sessions to a group of eight (8) or more learners (in your workplace)
- a project where you plan, organise and facilitate workplace learning for an individual (on two separate occasions)
Assessment Tasks
A comprehensive assessment document with all requirements will be provided at the commencement of classes and uploaded to the Canvas shell. This section will just provide a high-level summary of the assessment tasks. This unit is delivered as a clustered unit with TAEDEL401, TAEDEL402, and BSBCMM411.
| Assessment Task 1: | This task requires you to plan, organise, deliver and review one 30-minute training session to a group of eight (8) or more learners. |
| Assessment Task 2: | This task requires you to plan, organise, deliver and review two (2) consecutive sessions from a learning program to a group of eight (8) or more learners. |
| Assessment Task 3: | This task requires you to plan, organise, facilitate and review learning in the workplace for one learner |
| Assessment Task 4: | This task requires you to plan, organise, facilitate and review learning in the workplace for one learner |
| Assessment Task 5: | This task requires you to demonstrate your knowledge of the unit by answering open-book knowledge questions. The knowledge questions address your understanding of the unit. |
Comprehensive student instructions about each of these assessments can be found in the Assignment Section of Canvas which you will be provided with at the commencement of classes.
It is a requirement of the Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116) program that all assessment tasks are to be submitted electronically through the LLN and Delivery Cluster Canvas LMS. *Please add your name and student number into the footer of your file submitted. *Please note, that no ‘Hard Copy’ portfolios will be accepted. RMIT Electronic Submission of work for assessment In submitting your assessment electronically, you declare that in submitting all work for each assessment you have read, understood and agree to the content and expectations of the assessment declaration. (URL: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/declaration )Assessment Matrix
A detailed assessment matrix can be found in the Canvas shell, and provided on request.
Other Information
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy.
Attendance
Your course involves participating in either face-to-face or online classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.
Special consideration policy (Late submissions)
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
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; for further information see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work.
Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment.
For further information about special consideration see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assess
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For further information see https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
RMIT Sustainability Commitment
In adherence with RMIT’s commitment to sustainability, trainers will seek to incorporate environmental concerns in the facilitation of this course. These include, but are not limited to:
• Conserving natural resources
• Using recycled materials wherever possible
• Minimising pollution
• Applying energy savings measures
• Reducing waste
Students are encouraged to identify and follow environmental and resource efficient ways of working whilst studying this course.
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