Course Title: Organise and communicate information

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: EMPL5568C

Course Title: Organise and communicate information

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6131 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Bill Chau
Ph: +61 9925 4070
Email: bill.chau@rmit.edu.au 
Appointment per email

 

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit covers accessing, organising and communicating information related to processes or tasks.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEM16006A Organise and communicate information

Element:

1. Access information and/or records

Performance Criteria:

1.1.Information requirements of tasks are determined and relevant information is accessed from a range of sources.
1.2.Workplace terminology is correctly recognised.

Element:

2. Organise and analyse information

Performance Criteria:

2.1.Information is interpreted and organised in accordance with enterprise and work requirements.
2.2.Information is analysed according to enterprise and work requirements.

Element:

3. Communicate organised information using established workplace methods

Performance Criteria:

3.1.Information is communicated using established workplace methods.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

This course is clustered with COSC5928C (MEM16008A) Interact with computing technology.

All the learning and formative and summative assessments will include the components of both competencies.

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.


• Tutorial
• Library visit and tutorial.
 
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEM16006A in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Session

Topics Delivered

Elements/ Performance Criteria

1

Introduction to the course, Course Guide and basic OH&S brief.

Introduction to workplace communication

　1.1, 1.2, 3.1

2

Finding information

  • Search skills for use within your organisation          (e.g.Intranet per Windows Explorer)

(Advanced) Search skills for World wide Web:

  • Google Advanced search; Google Scholar                (advanced search); Google image (advanced          search); YouTube search options 

Assessment 1 Tasks 1 & 2 accessible via Canvas under Interact COSC5982C

　1.1, 1.2, 3.1

3

Access information: Carlton Library tour (introduction to library systems and facilities) and tutorial on relevant resources and conducting searches.

Determining information requirements and accessing relevant information:

Recognising workplace terminology.

Assessment 1 Tasks 3 accessible via under Interact COSC5982C

　1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2,　3.1

4

Clarifying information requirements:

  • Effective questioning techniques
  • Determining information relevance

Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information


Assessment 1 - Tasks 1 & 2 due (Submission through COSC5928C Canvas folder)

1.1, 1.2

2.1, 2.2, 3.1

5

Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (cont)

  • Interpreting and organising workplace                    information
  • Analysing information
  • Methods of workplace communication (Common      methods)

Feedback on Assessment 1 Tasks 1 & 2

　2.1, 2.2, 3.1

6

Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (cont)

  • Verbal communication skills
  • Written communications (common workplace           forms)

　2.1, 2.2, 3.1

7-8

 Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (cont)

  • Verbal communication skills
  • Written communications (common workplace forms)
Assessment 1 - Task 3 due on Session 7 (Submission through Interact COSC5928C Canvas folder).
Feedback on Assessment 1 - Task 3 - Session 8.

　2.1, 2.2, 3.1

9

 

Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (cont)

  • Practice of common workplace written communications methods
Assessment 2 - Tasks 4-6 accessible via the Canvas – COSC5928C

　2.1, 2.2, 3.1

10

 

Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (cont)

  • Practice of common workplace written communications methods

　2.1, 2.2, 3.1

11

 

Accessing/Finding, Interpreting, Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (practice cont)

　1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1

12

 

Accessing/Finding, Interpreting, Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (practice cont)

Assessment 2 Task 4 due (Submission through COSC5928C Canvas folder)

　1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1

13

Accessing/Finding, Interpreting, Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (practice cont)

Assessment 2 Task 4 feedback.

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1

14

Accessing/Finding, Interpreting, Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (practice cont)

Assessment 1 Task 5 due (Submission through COSC5928C Interact Canvas folder)

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1

15

Accessing/Finding, Interpreting, Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (practice cont)

Assessment 2 Task 5 feedback.

　1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1

16

Accessing/Finding, Interpreting, Organising, analysing and communicating workplace information (practice cont)


Assessment 2 - Task 6 due (Submission through COSC5928C Interact Canvas folder)

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1

17 - 18

Feedback on Assessment 2 Task 6

Student feedback

　1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is minimum 10 hours outside the class time.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

MEM16006 Assessment Resource Manual (MSA-Manufacturing Skill Australia)


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List 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.

Class exercises and notes are available on the Canvas website.


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

 

Assessment 1: Assignment 1 (Task 1, 2 &3)

Weighting towards final grade (%): 50

 

Assessment 2: Assignment 2 (Task 4, 5 &6)

Weighting towards final grade (%): 50

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1 (Task 1, 2 and 3)

Assessment 2 (Task 4, 5 and 6)

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

3.1

X

X


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Assignment 1 (Tasks 1&2: 30% and Task 3:20%), (Sessions 4 and 7)
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50%

Assessment 2: Assignment 2 (Task 4:20%, 5:20% and 6: 10%),(Sessions 12, 14 and 16)
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50%

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:

80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEM16006A Elements & Performance Criteria

  MEM16006A Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 3.1
Assignment 1
Tasks 1-3		 X X X X X
Assignment  2
Tasks 4-6		 X X X X X

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
                              EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3 EA1.4 EA1.5 EA1.6 EA2.1 EA2.2 EA2.3 EA2.4 EA3.1 EA3.2 EA3.3 EA3.4 EA3.5 EA3.6        
Assignment
1 Tasks 1-3		        X  X  X      X  X  X  X    X  X  
Assignment
2 Tasks 4-6		        X  X  X      X  X  X  X    X  X  X
All Assessments
MEM16006A 		  0  0  0 2  2  2  0  0  2  2  2 2  0  2 2  1
0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed.
1 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element
2 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element
3 Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

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 Information: 

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

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