Course Title: Use business technology

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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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 environment2. Select and prepare materials       

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:

  1. Select and use technology 
  1. Process and organise data 
  1. Maintain technology

 


Details of Learning Activities

You will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning 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 classrooms and simulated laboratories, schedules vary from group to group so schedule is posted on CANVAS.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


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

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.

  

Assessments

Assessment:Task 1

· Assessment 1 on selecting and using technology

Assessment:Task 2

· Assessment 2 on processing and organising data

Assessment: Task 3

· Assessment 3 on maintaining technology

 


Assessment Matrix

 

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Ass1

Ass 2

Ass 3

1.1

x

 

 

1.2

x

 

 

1.3

x

 

 

2.1

 

x

 

2.2

 

x

 

2.3

 

x

 

2.4

 

x

 

3.1

 

 

x

3.2

 

 

x

3.3

 

 

x

                                                                              

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.

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

 

Relevant

Current

Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

 

Study and learning Support:

 

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice

maths and science developmental support and advice

English language development

 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

 

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.

Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

 

Late submission:

 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.

The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

 

Special consideration:

 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration

 

Plagiarism:

 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

 

Other student Information:

 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

 

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