Course Title: Operate computing packages
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2008
Course Code: COSC5672C
Course Title: Operate computing packages
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5137 - Diploma of Business Management
Course Contact : Seymour Jacobson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1563
Course Contact Email:seymour.jacobson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Judy Heard
Phone: 9925 1561
Email: Judy.Heard@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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
Basic knowledge of MS Windows, email applications and the internet.
Course Description
This Unit of Competency covers using computers, associated devices and office technology to achieve outcomes required in the workplace. The office technology used will include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and RMIT’s internet and email applications
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICAITU006B Operate Computing Packages |
Element: |
1. Use appropriate software |
Performance Criteria: |
Requirements of task are identified. |
Element: |
2. Access, retrieve and manipulate data |
Performance Criteria: |
Software application is opened. |
Element: |
3. Access and use help. |
Performance Criteria: |
Online help is accessed and used to overcome basic difficulties with applications. |
Element: |
4. Use keyboard and equipment. |
Performance Criteria: |
Occupational Health and Safety regulations are followed for correct posture, lighting and length of time in front of computer. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to competency elements
Details of Learning Activities
Students will particate in a variety of instructor led and self paced activities in the practical application of computer packages to the work place and to the role of a manager. Group problem solving and peer teaching is encouraged in developing the technical knowledge and skills required for the independent use of MS Office components (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) as well as their integration, Internet applications and the RMIT IT Operational environment.
Teaching Schedule
| Week Beginning | Topics | Resources |
| Week 1 11 Feb |
Course Overview |
RMIT -Information Technology Services for Students 2008 Course Guide Textbook: Be Competent in Computer Foundations |
| Week 2 18 Feb |
Assessment Interviews/ MS Word |
Topics 9,10,11,12, |
| Week 3 25 Feb |
MS Word | Topics 15,16,19 |
| Week 4 3 Mar |
MS Word | Topics 22,23 |
| Week 5 10 Mar |
MS Word RPL Assessment Interviews |
Preparing Reports - styles, table of contents, footers, Sections |
| Week 6 17 Mar |
MS Word Review Final Assessment Criteria Distributed - Online RPL Assessment Interviews |
MS Word Word Review & Challenge - given in class |
Mid Semester Break (Student Vacation) | ||
| Week 7 31 Mar |
Powerpoint/ MS Word Integration | Topic 37 |
| Week 8 7 April |
Online Self Study - Powerpoint | Online Learning Hub Materials |
| Week 9 14 April |
Powerpoint | Topic 38, 39, 42, 43 |
| Week 10 23 April |
Powerpoint Review | Powerpoint Review & Challenge - given in class |
| Week 11 28 April |
MS Excel | Topic 26,27,28,30 |
| Week 12 5 May |
MS Excel | Topic 29,31,32 |
| Week 13 12 May |
MS Excel | Topic 33, Graphing |
| Week 14 21 May |
MS Excel Review | MS Excel Review & Challenge - given in class |
| Week 15 26 May |
Microsoft Office Integration | Efficient use of MS Office data between applications |
| Week 16 2 June |
Assessment Interviews MS Excel Assessment |
Grading Assessment for MS Word, Power Point & Excel |
| Week 17 9 Jun |
Assessment Interviews MS Excel Assessment |
Grading Assessment for MS Word, Power Point & Excel |
| Week 18 16 June |
Course Review | Results and course feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
The Tilde Group, 2005 Be Competent in Computer Foundations Windows XP & Office 2003, 2 E The Tilde Group, Manly, NSW |
References
Jennifer A. Duffy 2005 |
Other Resources
NIL
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner including Recognition of Prior Learning and Current Competency. Competency must be achieved in all computer applications studied. Assessment of competency will incorporate class exercises and problem solving challenges. Students will have the choice of attempting graded assessments to receive more than a Pass for this course. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
During the Review week for each application, students undertake a series of assessment tasks that focus on the students’ practical ability to solve problems and provide practical solutions to realistic workplace tasks requiring the use of MS Office. During these tasks students are encourged to use online help and other resources to successfully complete the tasks as would be expected in the workplace.
Final Assessments - Optional
In Weeks 16 & 17 students have the an opportunity to have the documents and presentations that they have produced for BUSM6008C Manage personal work priorities and professional development assessed for a graded mark. Assessment criteria for BUSM 6008C Assessments 2 & 3 that apply to this final assessment will be available in Week 6. If MS Excel is not used in either of these assessments, a separate assessment will be run in Week 16,17.
Assessment Matrix
| Element | Review Exercise MS Word |
Review Exercise MS Powerpoint |
Review Exercise MS Excel |
Final Assessments Graded |
| 1. Use appropriate software | X |
X |
X |
|
| 2. Access, retrieve and manipulate data | X |
X |
X |
|
| 3. Access and use help | X |
X |
X |
|
| 4. Use keyboard and equipment | X |
X |
X |
Other Information
Competency Based Assessment
Students will be provided with more than one opportunity to demonstrate competence. The student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks. For grading purposes an optional final test will be offered during the last weeks of classes.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Grading
A pass in each assessment will result in competency for the student (a mark of 50). The student must achieve competency (a pass) in each assessment to be deemed competent. Competency MUST be achieved in all assessments of the course for eligibility to sit the final test for a graded result to be obtained.
In order to obtain a mark greater than 50, the student must pass all the packages covered in the final test.
Teacher Contact
Out of class communication to all students will occur using the RMIT student email. It is essential that you check your email prior to attending each class. Consultation times will be made available to you in the first week of classes. Consultations may also be arranged via email.
Study Issues
Issues pertaining to this course, indivdidual progress and attendance should be discussed with the class teacher in the first instance. The Program Co-ordinator can also be contacted for administrative issues pertaining to RMIT processes. A Student Consultative Committee for the Diploma of Business Management meets twice a semester and your input to that process is also valued.
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