Course Title: Use business technology
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2018
Class Number: 1063
Class Section: DT1
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Course Code: OFFC5324C
Course Title: Use business technology
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5373 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Rachael Starr
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1420
Course Contact Email: rachael.starr@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 20
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 describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use computer software and organise electronic information and data.
It applies to individuals who apply a limited range of practical skills with a fundamental knowledge of equipment use and the organisation of data in a defined context, under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.
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: |
BSBWOR204 Use business technology |
Element: |
1. Select and use technology |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select appropriate technology and software applications to achieve requirements of the task 1.2 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit user’s ergonomic requirements 1.3 Use technology according to organisational requirements and in a way that promotes a safe work environment |
Element: |
2. Process and organise data |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify, open, generate or amend files and records according to task and organisational requirements 2.2 Operate input devices according to organisational requirements 2.3 Store data appropriately and exit applications without damage to or loss of, data 2.4 Use manuals, training booklets and/or online help or helpdesks to overcome basic difficulties with applications |
Element: |
3. Maintain technology |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and replace used technology consumables in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and organisational requirements 3.2 Carry out and/or arrange routine maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and organisational requirements 3.3 Identify equipment faults accurately and take action in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or report fault to designated person |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Select and use technology
- Process and organise data
- Maintain technology
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning via canvas and other forms of structured teaching and learning). You will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.
Teaching Schedule
Delivered in classroom workshops, schedules vary from group to group so schedule is posted on canvas for staff and you.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks
Assessment 1 - Written assessment
Assessment 2 - Written assessmnet
Assessment Matrix
| Element | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 |
| 1.1 | x | x |
| 1.2 | x | |
| 1.3 | x | |
| 2.1 | x | x |
| 2.2 | x | x |
| 2.3 | x | |
| 2.4 | x | |
| 3.1 | x | x |
| 3.2 | x | x |
| 3.3 | x |
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