Course Title: Apply communication for a range of purposes
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C1073 Certificate I in Transition Education
Course Title: Apply communication for a range of purposes
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
SOSK5797 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2014 |
Course Contact: Liz Cotter
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254870
Course Contact Email: elizabeth-anne.cotter@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge to operate more effectively and independently in the community by applying communication skills to meet everyday needs. It focuses on helping you to develop communication skills appropriate to a range of relationships and situations, including a focus on electronic communication modes.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20453 Apply communication for a range of purposes |
Elements: |
1. Communicate information to a range of relationships and situations 2. Locate information in a short simple texts 3. Complete short, simple formatted texts for personal/social/community purposes 4. Participate in communication for social/community/work/further education |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will have developed and applied the following skills:
Communication skills to participate in conversations and to interact with others
Problem solving skills to identify and select appropriate communication strategies for different audiences and different situations
Language and literacy skills to participate in conversations and clarify communication requirements
Self-management skills to identify and seek out sources of support for own communication needs
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course is ongoing and will include the following:
Role Play and observation
Written questions
Written assignment