Course Title: Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: OFFC5196C
Course Title: Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6141 - Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
Course Contact: Callie Harvey
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5772
Course Contact Email: callie.harvey@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop keyboard skills with speed and accuracy using touch typing techniques. This unit applies to individuals who work in a range of environments and are required to enter text and data with speed and accuracy.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
Element: |
1. Use safe work practices |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit ergonomic requirements of the user 1.2. Ensure work organisation meets organisational and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for computer operation |
Element: |
2. Identify and develop keyboard skills |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Identify and apply keyboard functions for both alpha or numeric keyboard functions 2.2. Apply touch typing technique to complete tasks 2.3. Develop speed and accuracy in accordance with workplace requirements for level of responsibility |
Element: |
3. Check accuracy |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Proofread document carefully to identify errors 3.2. Amend document, ensure errors are corrected and complete a final accuracy check |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered thought various technology platforms and include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
This course is one of six (6) courses comprising the “Working in a Legal Environment” (WiLE) segment of this program, the details of which are as follows:
JUST5751 |
Practise in a Legal Environment (PILE) |
EMPL7103C |
Undertake Career Planning |
MKTG7986C |
Use Communication to Build Relationships |
OFFC5196C |
Develop Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy |
JUST5191C |
Produce Complex Legal Documents |
BAFI5204C |
Establish and Maintain a Trust Account |
The courses are co-delivered. JUST5751 Practise in a Legal Environment, MKTG 7986C Use communication to build relationships and JUST 5191C Prepare and produce complex legal documents are also co-assessed. Please refer to the Weekly Schedule and the Assignments tab for more information.
Please note that the weekly schedule is subject to change.
Course Schedule: OFFC5196C Develop Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy, Semester 1, 2020 | |||||||
Week |
Topic |
Assessments |
|||||
|
PILE Prepare Complex Legal Docs Comm. Skills |
Keyboarding |
Maintain Trust Accounts |
Undertake Career Planning |
||||
1 |
February 10 |
Practice Firm |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
February 17 |
Practice Firm |
Part A - Paralegals Quiz 1.1 due February 21 |
|
|
||
3 |
February 24 |
Practice Firm |
|
Part A- Safe Work Practices Quiz due February 28 |
|
Draft Resume due February 26 |
|
4 |
March 2 |
Practice Firm |
|
|
Part A Online Quiz 1 due March 6 |
|
|
5 |
March 9 |
Practice Firm |
Part A- Affidavits & Stat Declarations Quiz 1.2 due March 13 |
Part B-Speed Test 1 due March 13 |
|
|
|
6 |
March 16 |
Practice Firm |
|
Part B- Speed Test 2 due March 20 |
|
|
|
7 |
March 23 |
Practice Firm |
Part A- Closing a File Quiz 1.3 due March 27 |
Part B- Speed Test 3 on due March 27 |
|
|
|
8 |
March 30 |
Practice Firm |
Part B - File Work Assessment 2 due April 3 |
Part B - Maintain Trust Accounts Files Assessment 1 due April 3 |
|
||
9 |
April 6 |
Practical Placement |
Thursday 1.30-5.00 pm Practical Placement |
|
|
|
|
Mid-Semester Break | |||||||
10 |
April 20 |
Practical Placement |
Staff Meeting Introduce yourself to an employer (Part 1) |
|
|
|
|
11 |
April 27 |
Practical Placement |
Staff Meeting Introduce yourself to an employer (Part 2) |
|
|
|
|
12 |
May 4 |
Practical Placement |
Staff Meeting Dealing with difficult clients and colleagues |
|
|
|
|
13 |
May 11 |
Practical Placement |
Staff Meeting Time Management |
Part B - Team Meeting Assessment 3 due May 15 |
|
|
Careers Portfolio due May 15 |
14 |
May 18 |
Practical Placement |
Feedback Interviews |
Part B - Practical Placement Report Assessment 3 due May 22 or seven days after completion of placement. |
|
|
|
15 |
May 25 |
Practical Placement |
Feedback Interviews |
|
|
|
|
16 |
June 1 |
Resubmission |
Resubmission |
|
|
|
|
17 |
June 8 |
Grade Entry |
Grade Entry |
|
|
|
|
The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete this course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In order to demonstrate competency in this unit, you must provide evidence of:
* producing word processed documents
* typing with 98% accuracy assessed under test conditions in line with the current version of AS 2708:2001 Keyboarding speed tests
* knowledge of relevant legislation.
Context for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
* access to office equipment and resources
* access to samples of word processed documents and organisational style guides
* that it is in accordance with the current version of AS 2708:2001 Keyboarding speed tests, which specifies the test material, the equipment, the environment and how to conduct and score the test* access to samples of word processed documents and organisational style guides
* that a speed statement be issued to individuals assessed as competent against the unit.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
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.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning effectiveness and final performance in the course.
Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
Assessment Tasks
OFFC 5196C Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
Assessment Task- Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy This assessment requires you to demonstrate an understanding of work safe practices and to complete the Typing Master speed and accuracy online test. Refer to the Assessment document for full details including rubric. |
NOTE: Details about specific tasks and assessment criteria will be included in each of the Assessment tasks documents listed in CANVAS (Learning Management System) under Assessments heading.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments is available on Canvas.
Other Information
Submission Requirements
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Resubmissions (VET Programs)
If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Penalties for Late Submission
Late submissions of assignments without special consideration or extension will automatically be considered a re-submission (see above).
Extensions, Special Consideration and Adjustment to Assessments
Extensions:
Extensions are available for unforeseen circumstances of a short-term nature.
An application form must be submitted to the school at least one working day before the due date of the assessment.
Extensions can be approved for a maximum of one week (seven calendar days) past the due date for an assessment. (Where students need an extension exceeding one week they must instead apply for special consideration.)
Special consideration:
Special consideration is available for unexpected circumstances outside students’ control. These include but are not limited to: unexpected short-term ill health, and unavoidable family, work, cultural or religious commitments.
An application for special consideration is made in advance of an assessment wherever possible but will normally be accepted within five working days after the assessment date
For more information, see the Special Consideration page of the RMIT website.
Adjustments to Assessment:
RMIT provides several adjustments to assessment for students experiencing ongoing or long-term circumstances. Find the right one for your circumstances here.
Changes to the Assessment Scheme
Where a change to assessment approved by the dean/head of school changes an assessment due date, students will be given at least five working days’ notice of the new due date.
Feedback
You can expect to receive marks and feedback on in-course assessment work in time to improve your performance in related assessment tasks later in the course.
Academic Integrity and Misconduct
Students demonstrate academic integrity in their assessment practices by:
- engaging with assessment activities in an honest way;
- providing accountability for the authorship and originality of work submitted;
- acknowledging the work of others and the re-use of original work.
Academic misconduct is addressed in accordance with the Student conduct policy
Assessment involving research with human participants, their information or their tissue, or animal subjects is carried out in accordance with the Staff ethics and integrity policy.
For further information see the Academic Integrity website.
Review and Appeal
A student may request a review of an assessment result or appeal a final course grade in accordance with the Conduct of assessment and appeals section of the Assessment Processes.
Grade Criteria
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
The following grades are available for this course.
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment
Course Overview: Access Course Overview