Course Title: Participate effectively in the work environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: EMPL5810C
Course Title: Participate effectively in the work environment
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3258 - Certificate III in Education (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4838
Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Dean: Teacher
99254650
Nominal Hours: 40
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
No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to work effectively as an individual and in work groups to contribute to achievement of organisation objectives.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCORG303A Participate effectively in the work environment |
Element: |
1. Contribute to the effective operation of the workgroup |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify own job responsibilities and their contribution to service delivery |
Element: |
2. Review and develop own work performance |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Monitor own work according to requirements for job quality and customer service |
Element: |
3. Work cooperatively with others |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use problem solving when necessary so work is completed according to organisation policies and practices |
Element: |
4. Contribute to the development of policies, practices and structures of an organisation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Report concerns regarding administrative policies, practices and procedures to supervisor |
Learning Outcomes
Develop the knowledge and skills required to work effectively as an individual and in work groups to contribute to achievement of organisation objectives.
Details of Learning Activities
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities:
Group discussion
Guest speakers
Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios
Individual and group projects - Completion of Projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency
Realistic simulations and role play
Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
Oral Presentations
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Semester 1
Week 1-4
Theory – Participating effectively in the work environment
Contributing to the effective operation of the workgroup
Organisation structure, policies and procedures, organisation mission, philosophy,
Legislation relevant to organisation and work carried out, including occupational health and
safety (OHS) and privacy/confidentiality
Discussion, Q&A activities, Evidence Guide
Week 5-9
Theory – Participating effectively in the work environment
Organisation structure, policies and procedures, organisation mission, philosophy, organisation
structure, policies and procedures
Legislation relevant to organisation and work carried out, including occupational health and
safety (OHS) and privacy/confidentiality
Identifying own job responsibilities and their contribution to service delivery
Discussion, Q&A activities,
Assignment 1 – Q&A
Week 10-14
Theory– Contributing to the effective operation of the workgroup
Working within defined job role and responsibilities
Working with colleagues, strategies for effective participation
Effective work related skills, seeking assistance and direction
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 15-18
Theory – Reviewing and developing own work performance
Goal setting; Planning work activities to achieve individual objectives and organisation
expectations
Monitoring own work according to requirements for job quality and customer service
Communicating with supervisors and colleagues
Professional development, work requirements and individual needs
Discussion, Q&A activities
Progress interview – Evidence guide, Assignment 1, Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Semester 2
Week 1-4
Theory – Working cooperatively with others
Problem solving within the workplace
Respecting individual differences, Understanding and applying the value of
cultural differences and diversity
Identifying and showing respect for different roles and responsibilities
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 5-9
Theory – Working cooperatively with others
Behaving appropriately in the workplace
Team work
Dealing with conflict in the workplace; reporting and documenting
Discussion, Q&A activities
Assignment 2 – Scenarios
Week 10-14
Theory– Contributing to the development of policies, practices and structures of an organisation
Reporting concerns regarding administrative policies, practices and procedures to supervisor
Providing information, ideas and suggestions to supervisor when requested
Feedback and responding to feedback
Discussion, Q&A activities
Project – Presentation (oral and/or written)
Week 15-18
Theory – Participating effectively in the work environment
Issues related to effective work practices
Reviewing and reflecting own work practices and work environment
Discussion, Q&A activities
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g : Evidence Guide, Assignment 1 and 2, Observation/Demonstration, Third party, Project – Presentation (oral and/or written)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of products produced through work-based or course activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
Assessment Tasks
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of products produced through work-based or course activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
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