Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: EASC5067C
Course Title: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C2224 - Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
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
Kenneth Falzon
Teacher
School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences
RMIT University
Building 57, Level 5
115 Queensberry Street
Carlton South, VIC 3053
Phone 03 9925 4716
kenneth.falzon@rmit.edu.au
Appointments by 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 describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements, including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices.
It applies to individuals, working under supervision or guidance, who are required to follow workplace procedures and instructions, and work in an environmentally sustainable manner within scope of competency, authority and own level of responsibility.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Element: |
1. Identify current resource use |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues 1.2 Identify resources used in own work role 1.3 Document and measure current usage of resources using appropriate techniques 1.4 Record and file documentation measuring current usage, using technology (such as software systems) where applicable 1.5 Identify and report workplace environmental hazards to appropriate personnel |
Element: |
2. Comply with environmental regulations |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance 2.2 Report breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel |
Element: |
3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency 3.2 Work as part of a team, where relevant, to identify possible areas for improvements to work practices in own work area 3.3 Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices in own work area |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures, tutorials,practicals, class discussion and work on assignment.
Teaching Schedule
This course is delivered as cluster "Work Practice"
ICTWOR201 Work effectively in telecommunications technology (EMPL7102C)
ICTCMP201 Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (EEET7369C)
Refer to the master cluster (EEET7369C) for the teaching schedule
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessments | |
Assessment 1 | Assignment 1 |
Assessment 2 | Assignment 2 |
Assessment 3 | Assignment 3 |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 |
1.1 | x | x | X |
1.2 | x | x | X |
1.3 | x | x | X |
1.4 | x | x | X |
1.5 | x | x | X |
2.1 | x | x | X |
2.2 | x | x | X |
3.1 | x | x | X |
3.2 | x | x | X |
3.3 | x | x | X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Assessment Tasks
This course is delivered as cluster "Work Practice"
ICTWOR201 Work effectively in telecommunications technology (EMPL7102C)
ICTCMP201 Organise and monitor cabling to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (EEET7369C)
Refer to the master cluster (EEET7369C) for assessment tasks
Assessment Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 |
1.1 | x | x | x |
1.2 | x | x | x |
1.3 | x | x | x |
1.4 | x | x | x |
1.5 | x | x | x |
2.1 | x | x | x |
2.2 | x | x | x |
3.1 | x | x | x |
3.2 | x | x | x |
3.3 | x | x | x |
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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