Course Title: Use standard office computer software for technical applications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: CIVE5659
Course Title: Use standard office computer software for technical applications
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Chris Sanos
School of Engineering (TAFE)
Ph: 9925 8342
Email: chris.sanos@rmit.edu.au
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 covers the competency to operate a stand-alone or networked personal computer in a range of standard applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, text editor, scanning and use of the internet. It also covers a standard operating system.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EDX150B Use standard office computer software for technical applications |
Element: |
1. Understand and operate a computer system, customize the operating system, and observe recognized safe and legal practices |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The common applications of computers within the engineering industry can be described. |
Element: |
2. Create and edit electronic images. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Hard copies of graphics are electronically scanned and saved in a given file format. |
Element: |
3. Use a word processor |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 A word processor is used to format and prepare a technical document. |
Element: |
4. Use spreadsheet software |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 A simple spreadsheet is designed and formatted for particular purpose. |
Element: |
5. Use database software |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Database software is used to set up a simple database for a specific purpose. |
Element: |
6. Use the internet |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 The structure of the internet is understood. |
Element: |
7. Use presentation software |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Presentation software is used to set up and format a presentation file. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to the Learning Package on the Learning Hub.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will use the Planning and Time Management chart in the learning material to assist them through the course. The chart lists all your topics and their learning outcomes, and the activities and assessments to complete. Following this chart is the best way to monitor your progress and ensure you meet all deadlines.
This course runs for an 8 week duration (approximately 4 hours per week) consisting of both; in-class time and out of hours study. Students are expected to complete the project assessment either during scheduled class time or in their own time.
Students will submit their assessment projects and activities as indicated in the Learning Guide and feedback on activities and assessments will be provided during and after submission.
All work must be presented as specified by your teacher and as per the instructions in the learning guide. Students are required to be professional in both presentation and attitude, including meeting of deadlines. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden. Students must ensure they have read the plagiarism statement in the Course Outlines online.
A schedule of assessments can be found below and in the learning guides.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Topics Delivered |
Element / Performance Criteria |
1 | • Introduction to subject and computers, Directories, Hardware and Software, Basic computer use | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
2 | • Word processing and its uses | 3.1, 3.2 |
3 | • Spreadsheets and their uses | 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
4 | • Databases and their uses, The internet and it uses incl. email and forums | 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6 |
5 | • Creating and Modifying electronic images, Using presentation software | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
1. Wallenbach, J Office 2010 bible. 2010 |
Other Resources
- Weblinks
- In class Presentations
Overview of Assessment
Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
All assessment tasks are computer based assessments to be completed on the Microsoft software taught in class. Below is a Marking Guideline to assist students understand the grading system and what it takes to achieve a higher grade and improve their performance. A Marking guideline matrix appears in the learning guide for this course.
Students must achieve a result of >50% for the workbook tasks and >50% for the questionnaire to pass this course.
If a re-submission is granted, or an alternative assessment offered and a pass grade achieved, then students will not be eligible for a grade higher than 50% regardless of the standard of work.
• Assessment 1: Questionnaire (15%)
Students must complete an in class, open book questionnaire about computing hardware, software, operating systems and computer terminology
• Assessment 2: Workbook (85%)
Students must complete a workbook coveriing the following topics;
-Work processing
-Databases and Spreadsheets
-Using email and the Internet
-Creating and Modifying graphics
-Using presentation software
Assessment Matrix
EDX150B Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Assessment 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||
Assessment 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Other Information
- Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 20 hours outside the class time.
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
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit
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 lodgement 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.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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