Course Title: Make a presentation

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2017

Class Number: 1614

Class Section: SCM1

Course Code: COMM5971C

Course Title: Make a presentation

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4394 - Certificate IV in Strata Community Management

Course Contact: Mimma Luppino

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4979

Course Contact Email: mimma.luppino@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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

NIL

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience.

This unit 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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


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


On completion of this, course you should be able to:
1. Prepare a presentation
   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
2. Deliver a presentation
   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
3. Review the presentation
   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
Utilise feedback from the audience or from key personnel involved in the presentation to make changes to central ideas presented


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be accessing online materials and resources.

The program area is designed with interactivity utilizing drop down information through online presentations. This information is packaged within videos and text.

 

The learning material is accessed via Blackboard (RMIT Learning Management System or LMS).

 

Interaction with other students is encouraged through Google Communities to engage with other students and facilitate their learning.

Online support and feedback is provided by educators via both Blackboard and Google communities to assist in learning activities.


Teaching Schedule

Students are expected to engage in online learning at their own pace within the 12 month delivery period of the program.

The program area is structured to provide sequential learning. Please see the assessment matrix below.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include but not limited to a variety of methods including written short answers, assignments, online quizzes, interactive tasks and multiple choice questions. You will be asked to demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.


Assessment Tasks

This unit of competency is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency over a range of assessment tasks.

The assessment methods may include:

  • multiple choice
  • online quizzes
  • short answer questions
  • written tasks
  • assignments
  • case studies
  • workplace evidence

 

Feedback will be provided to you throughout the program through Blackboard and/or Google communities.

All assessment tasks must be submitted within the given time frame to avoid timing out.

You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/ (http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/). All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically.


Assessment Matrix

 

Assessment Code

Assessment Name

Elements

Performance Criteria

MAP001

Prepare, give & review presentations

1, 2 & 3

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 & 1.5

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 & 2.6

3.1, 3.2 & 3.3

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