Course Title: Write simple documents
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: OFFC5366C
Course Title: Write simple documents
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4435 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Course Contact: Doug Gourlay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5944
Course Contact Email: doug.gourlay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document.
The unit applies to individuals who administer a broad range of competencies in various work contexts and may exercise some discretion and judgement to produce a range of simple documents.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWRT311 Write simple documents |
Element: |
1. Plan simple document |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine audience, purpose and requirements for document according to organisation policies and procedures 1.2 Determine required format, style and structure for document 1.3 Establish method of communication 1.4 Establish key points for inclusion |
Element: |
2. Draft simple document |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop draft document to communicate key points according to purpose and requirements for document 2.2 Check that draft meets document purposes and requirements 2.3 Obtain and include additional required information |
Element: |
3. Finalise simple document |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure draft is proofread, where appropriate, by supervisor or colleague 3.2 Make and proofread necessary changes |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Welcome to BSBWRT311 Write Simple Documents. This is a 9-week course that runs from week 1 to 9. No additional time is available beyond these dates. You will learn skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document.
The unit applies to individuals who administer a broad range of competencies in various work contexts and may exercise some discretion and judgement to produce a range of simple documents.
To ensure you accomplish the expected learning outcomes, you will be required to spend approximately 2-3 hours each week outside class timings, completing textbook exercises, activities and assessments and submit all assessments by due date. Text Book The textbook for this unit is Write Simple Documents by Simon Thomas, 2nd Edition (June 2021) ISBN: 978-1-76073-183-0 You can access this book in SCORM.Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 | Week beginning 12/02/24 |
Introduction, Welcome and Orientation and Important Information about the unit course, Teacher contact info, Canvas Navigation, Unit Modules, Resources/Textbook, Assessment and other Q&A about the unit. 1.1 Determine the document's audience and purpose |
Chapter 1: Self-Testing Exercises
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| Week 2 |
Chapter 1: Plan Simple Document 1.2 Determine the document's format, style and structure 1.3 Establish Method of Communication 1.4 Establish Key Points for Inclusion |
Chapter 1: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions Student allocation for Proofreading and Feedback |
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| Week 3 |
Chapter 2: Draft Simple Document 2.2 Check that Draft meets Document Purposes and Requirements 2.3 Obtain and Include Additional Required Information |
Chapter 2: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions Assessment 1 Task 5 feedback meeting with colleague/ allocated team |
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| Week 4 |
Chapter 3: Introduction to Microsoft Word 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Basic Word Elements 3.3 Office Backstage 3.4 Using Ribbons 3.5 Quick Access Toolbar
4.1 New Documents 4.2 View Tab 4.3 Navigating Documents 4.4 Using Templates 4.5 Saving Documents 4.6 Opening Documents 4.7 Saving Multiple Versions Assessment 1 Review | Q & A |
Chapter 3-4: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions Assessment 1 Due |
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| Week 5 |
Chapter 5: Create and enter text in Word 5.1 Entering Text 5.2 Selecting Text 5.3 Moving and Copying Text 5.4 Repeat, Undo, Redo 5.5 Auto Correct 5.6 Inserting Symbols 5.7 Inserting Fields
6.1 Reviewing Documents 6.2 Correcting Spelling and Grammar 6.3 Using Word Count 6.4 Working with Document Properties 6.5 Adding a Hyperlink Assessment 2 Review | Q & A |
Chapter 5-6: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions | |
| Week 6 |
Chapter 7: Finalize Simple Document 7.1 Ensure draft is Proofread by Supervisor or Colleague 7.2 Make and Proofread Necessary changes |
Chapter 7: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions
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| Week 7 | Assessment 2 Review | Q & A |
Assessment 2 Due | |
| Mid-semester break ( No Class) | |||
| Week 8 | WEEK 8 Resubmission and Feedback | ||
| Week 9 | Final week to submit all assessments, re-submissions if required. |
Student support
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Assessment adjustments
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Special consideration
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- plan, draft and finalise three different simple documents that accurately convey the required basic information in a format suitable for the intended audience and purpose according to organisational policies and procedures for document production.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- processes for checking:
- basic readability, grammar, spelling, sentence and paragraph sequencing and structure, and punctuation
- suitability of document for audience, purpose, and format
- organisational policies and procedures relating to written communication
- written communication methods, including:
- general emails
- procedures
- business letters
- meeting agendas
- different formats, styles and structures for documents.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
- office equipment and resources to assist in the production of documents
- organisational policies and procedures
- examples of documents to review.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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
You will be required to complete the following two assessments to successfully be marked competent in the task:
Assessment Task 1 Case Study
Assessment Task 2 Report
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
The textbook for this unit is Write Simple Documents by Simon Thomas, 2nd Edition (June 2021) ISBN: 978-1-76073-183-0 You can access this book in SCORM
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