Course Title: Write simple documents
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2024
Class Number: 3609
Class Section: AC04
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Course Code: OFFC5366C
Course Title: Write simple documents
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4435 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Course Contact: Nick Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791
Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
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 skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document.
The unit applies to individuals who administer a broad range of competencies in various work contexts and may exercise some discretion and judgement to produce a range of simple documents.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWRT311 Write simple documents |
Element: |
1. Plan simple document |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine audience, purpose and requirements for document according to organisation policies and procedures 1.2 Determine required format, style and structure for document 1.3 Establish method of communication 1.4 Establish key points for inclusion |
Element: |
2. Draft simple document |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop draft document to communicate key points according to purpose and requirements for document 2.2 Check that draft meets document purposes and requirements 2.3 Obtain and include additional required information |
Element: |
3. Finalise simple document |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure draft is proofread, where appropriate, by supervisor or colleague 3.2 Make and proofread necessary changes |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Welcome to BSBWRT311 Write Simple Documents.
This is a 9-week course, and all learning and assessment activities for this course must be completed within this time. A weekly breakdown of the activities for this course can be found in the ‘Teaching Schedule’ section below.
To ensure you accomplish the expected learning outcomes of this course, you will be required to devote study time each week outside of scheduled class times, completing exercises, activities and assessment tasks.
All assessment tasks should be completed and submitted by their due dates as shown in CANVAS.
Text Book The textbook for this unit is Write Simple Documents by Simon Thomas, 2nd Edition (June 2021) ISBN: 978-1-76073-183-0 You can access this book in SCORM.Teaching Schedule
| Week 1 |
Introduction, Welcome and Orientation and Important Information about the unit course, Teacher contact info, Canvas Navigation, Unit Modules, Resources/Textbook, Assessment and other Q&A about the unit. 1.1 Determine the document's audience and purpose |
Chapter 1: Self-Testing Exercises
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| Week 2 |
Chapter 1: Plan Simple Document 1.2 Determine the document's format, style and structure 1.3 Establish Method of Communication 1.4 Establish Key Points for Inclusion |
Chapter 1: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions Student allocation for Proofreading and Feedback |
| Week 3 |
Chapter 2: Draft Simple Document 2.2 Check that Draft meets Document Purposes and Requirements 2.3 Obtain and Include Additional Required Information |
Chapter 2: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions
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| Week 4 |
Chapter 3: Introduction to Microsoft Word 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Basic Word Elements 3.3 Office Backstage 3.4 Using Ribbons 3.5 Quick Access Toolbar
4.1 New Documents 4.2 View Tab 4.3 Navigating Documents 4.4 Using Templates 4.5 Saving Documents 4.6 Opening Documents 4.7 Saving Multiple Versions
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Chapter 3-4: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions |
| Week 5 |
Chapter 5: Create and enter text in Word 5.1 Entering Text 5.2 Selecting Text 5.3 Moving and Copying Text 5.4 Repeat, Undo, Redo 5.5 Auto Correct 5.6 Inserting Symbols 5.7 Inserting Fields
6.1 Reviewing Documents 6.2 Correcting Spelling and Grammar 6.3 Using Word Count 6.4 Working with Document Properties 6.5 Adding a Hyperlink Assessment 1 Review | Q & A |
Chapter 5-6: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions
Assessment 1 Due |
| Week 6 |
Chapter 7: Finalize Simple Document 7.1 Ensure draft is Proofread by Supervisor or Colleague 7.2 Make and Proofread Necessary changes |
Chapter 7: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions
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| Week 7 | Assessment 2 Review | Q & A |
Assessment 2 Due |
| Week 8 | Resubmission and Feedback | |
| Week 9 | Final week to submit all assessments, re-submissions if required. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- plan, draft and finalise three different simple documents that accurately convey the required basic information in a format suitable for the intended audience and purpose according to organisational policies and procedures for document production.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- processes for checking:
- basic readability, grammar, spelling, sentence and paragraph sequencing and structure, and punctuation
- suitability of document for audience, purpose, and format
- organisational policies and procedures relating to written communication
- written communication methods, including:
- general emails
- procedures
- business letters
- meeting agendas
- different formats, styles and structures for documents.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
- office equipment and resources to assist in the production of documents
- organisational policies and procedures
- examples of documents to review.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
You will be required to complete the following two assessments to successfully be marked competent in the task:
Assessment Task 1 Case Study due week 5
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
This is the first of two (2) assessment tasks that you must successfully complete to be deemed competent in the
unit BSBWRT311 - Write simple documents.
Completing this assessment allows you to demonstrate your ability to plan, draft and finalise multiple simple
documents for a specific purpose and in line with relevant organisational policies and procedures
Assessment Task 2 Report due week 7
This is the second of two (2) assessment tasks that you must successfully complete to be deemed competent in the
unit BSBWRT311 - Write simple documents.
Completing this assessment allows you to demonstrate your ability to plan, draft and finalise multiple simple
documents for a specific purpose and in line with relevant organisational policies and procedures
Assessment Matrix
The assessment criteria for all the assessments will be available on CANVAS under Assignments..
All assessments will utilise a competency-based model and will be deemed as either Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory.
Other Information
Other information
Attendance
Your learning experience will involve online teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Canvas
Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas
Student feedback at RMIT:
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;
Assessment
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas;
Student Progress Monitoring
Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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