Course Title: Communicate with other people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: GEDU6176C
Course Title: Communicate with other people
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
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: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4397 - Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Course Contact: Rauha Quazi
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277
Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Namrita Kadalbajoo
namrita.kadalbajoo@rmit.edu.au
Melissa Amerena
melissa.amerena@rmit.edu.au
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
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to receive and pass on written and oral messages, provide relevant information in response to requests within timelines and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. This unit of competency applies to laboratory assistants and instrument operators working in all industry sectors.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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MSL913003 Communicate with other people |
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1. Receive and act upon instructions |
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2. Receive and convey messages |
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3. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills |
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4. Provide appropriate information |
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students are expected to participate actively in all learning activities that include:
- discussion and application of concepts relevant to each topic by attempting class exercises
- understanding and applying communication skills relevant to various scenarios
- working independently or in groups in discussing communication skills as applicable in a laboratory set up
- working in groups to solve more challenging problems requiring interpretation and evaluation of concepts
Teaching Schedule
2022 Teaching and Assessment schedule for GEDU6176
The classes for this course run 2 hours a week during the scheduled weeks
Week |
Week starting |
Topic |
Comments |
1 |
4th July |
How communication works Non-verbal communication |
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2 |
11th July |
Interpersonal skills |
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3 |
18th July |
Give, receive, and convey instructions and messages |
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4 |
25th July |
Writing lab reports |
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5 |
1st Aug |
Work on AT1 | |
6 |
8th Aug |
Laboratory Communications and documentations Part 2 |
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7 |
15th Aug |
AT2 - Communication Knowledge Questions due |
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8 |
22nd Aug |
Final submission of Assessment Tasks |
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9 |
29th Aug |
Resubmissions |
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Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Ϯ SYLLABUS subject to changing pending pandemic conditions and RMIT & government safety advise
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include in class activities, reports & presentations
Assessment Tasks
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher within given time-frame (usually within two weeks of assessment submission) of each assessment task. You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
To successfully complete this course you need to be satisfactory in all of the following assessments(dates in syllabus)
- Assessment Task 1_Practical Observations
- Assessment Task 2_Communication Knowledge
You will be given two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning
activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment
dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Special consideration:
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g.test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit Special Consideration Website
or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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