Course Title: Apply critical thinking to work practices
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2024
Course Code: BUSM6652C
Course Title: Apply critical thinking to work practices
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4414 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact: Robin Blood
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683
Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Frances Tatarovic
Kevin Lewis
Nominal Hours: 50
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
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices |
Element: |
1. Establish role of critical thinking in workplace |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify key characteristics of critical thinking processes |
Element: |
2. Lead critical thinking process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Analyse existing and proposed work practices and identify limitations |
Element: |
3. Develop critical thinking mindset |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review decision making practices in the work area |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Apply critical thinking to work practices is run consecutively after Apply Work Health and Safety Practices and is delivered over 9 weeks (Weeks 10 to 19).
You will complete exercises, and you will also be required to undertake independent study.
In-session activities will include:
- research
- analysis
- synthesis and evaluation
- group work and discussion
- presentations by teacher
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- peer teaching and class presentations
- review and self reflection
Out-of-session activities will include:
- independent project based work
- group work including surveys
- online tutorials and activities
- independent research
Teaching Schedule
| Week 10 |
Course overview and introduction Assessment task 1: Critical Solutions |
BSBCRT411- Apply critical thinking to work practices Stage 1: Inquiring – identifying. Guided learning activity |
| Week 11 |
Stage 1: Inquiring – identifying Stage 2: Using critical thinking to explore and analyse ideas |
AT1- Stage 1 |
| Week 12 |
Stage 2: Using critical thinking to explore and analyse ideas |
AT1- Stage 1 Guided learning activity |
| Week 13 | Stage 2: Using critical thinking to explore and analyse ideas |
AT1- Stage 1 DUE AT1- Stage 2 Guided learning activities; Swot Analysis & Mind Map |
| Week 14 |
Stage 2: Survey results
|
AT1- Stage 2 DUE Group feedback Organisational documents on governance, policy and procedures.
|
| Week 15 |
Stage 3: Evaluate, analyse and present ideas Informal presentations
|
AT1- Stage 3, Report and initial presentations Guided report writing
|
| Week 16 |
Stage 3: Continued Assessment task 2: Review and reflection |
AT1- Stage 3 DUE, Report and initial presentations Formal main presentations (2) Assessment task 2: Review and Reflection Complete for homework |
| Week 17 |
Assessment task 2: Review and reflection END OF CLASSES |
Assessment task 2 : Review and Reflection Assessment task 2: DUE |
| Week 18 | Resubmissions |
Students should be available for resubmissions. |
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will need to refer to CANVAS as teaching resources may vary according to teaching schedule and task requirements.
Prescribed Texts: There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software.
Study Support
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RMIT Library.
You will also have access to the library resources.
Among the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students.
RMIT Library has produced the following:
subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
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 for each assessment task.
Assessment task 1: Critical Solutions
*DUE:
Stage 1: Week 13
Stage 2: Week 14
Stage 3: Week 15-16
Assessment task 2: Review and Reflection
*DUE: Week 17
*Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time.
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
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 matrices are available through Program Administration.
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.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
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Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Academic progress - RMIT University
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):
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On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment.
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
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.
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Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.
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.
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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.
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