Course Title: Design and produce business documents
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: BUSM6232C
Course Title: Design and produce business documents
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6141 - Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
Course Contact: Robert Sheen
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5759
Course Contact Email: robert.sheen@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sukant Arora
Inna Kazakevich
Nominal Hours: 80
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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications.
This unit applies to individuals who possess fundamental skills in computer operations and keyboarding. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents |
Element: |
1. Select and prepare resources |
Performance Criteria: |
Select and use appropriate technology and software applications to produce required business documents 1.2. Select layout and style of publication according to information and organisational requirements 1.3. Ensure document design is consistent with company and/or client requirements, using basic design principles 1.4. Discuss and clarify format and style with person requesting document/publication |
Element: |
2. Design document |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Identify, open and generate files and records according to task and organisational requirements 2.2. Design document to ensure efficient entry of information and to maximise the presentation and appearance of information 2.3. Use a range of functions to ensure consistency of design and layout 2.4. Operate input devices within designated requirements |
Element: |
3. Produce document |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Complete document production within designated time lines according to organisational requirements 3.2. Check document produced to ensure it meets task requirements for style and layout 3.3. Store document appropriately and save document to avoid loss of data 3.4. Use manuals, training booklets and/or help-desks to overcome basic difficulties with document design and production |
Element: |
4. Finalise document |
Performance Criteria: |
Proofread document for readability, accuracy and consistency in language, style and layout prior to final output 4.2. Make any modifications to document to meet requirements 4.3. Name and store document in accordance with organisational requirements and exit the application without data/loss damage 4.4. Print and present document according to requirements |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced classroom-based activities and online activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and may include your practical exercises, quizzes and interactive sessions.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
This course is comprised of one competency: BSBITU306A/BUSM6232C Design & produce business docs
(The following schedule is subject to change)
Course Schedule: Design and produce business Documents, Semester 1, 2020 | ||||
Week |
Topic |
Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
Elements and Performance Criteria |
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Week 1 February 10 |
Introduction to the course including:
Topic 1 - Select appropriate technology and software for design & production of bus docs |
Design and produce business documents Read: Canvas - Topic 1, Topic 2 & Topic 3 Complete: Canvas activities from Topic 1, 2 & 3 |
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1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 |
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Week 2 February 17 |
Topic 3 – Business Documents Topic 4 – Introduction to MS Word Topic 5 – Create and format business letter |
Read: Canvas - Topic 3, Topic 4 & Topic 5 Complete: Complete Canvas activities from Topics 4 & 5 |
1.1-1.4 2.1 – 2.4 4.1 4.3 |
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Week 3 February 24 |
Topic 5 – Create and format document (continue)
Assessment Task - Quiz |
Read: Canvas - Topic 5 Complete: Canvas activities from Topics 5
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Assessment Task – Business Docs Quiz –due 28 February 2020 Students will receive feedback at the completion of the quiz |
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.4 4.1 4.3 |
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Week 4 March 2 |
Topic 6 – Tables and Templates Working on Assessment - Activity 1 |
Read: Canvas - Topic 6 Complete: Complete Canvas activities from Topics 6 Book: Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 25 – 41 Complete Business tasks 5,6,7,8 |
Assessment – Bus Docs Practical Task 1 Due date 6 March 2020 Students will receive feedback in week 6. |
1.1-1.4 2.1-2.4
3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4 |
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Week 5 March 9 |
Topic 7 – Create Business report Tilde Ch. 6 Ensuring consistency: styles |
Read: Canvas - Topic 7 & Topic 8 Complete: Complete Canvas activities from Topics 7 and Topic 8 Book: Tilde Ch. 6 Read pages 42 – 49 Complete Business tasks 9-11 |
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1.2-1.4 2.1-2.4
3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4
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Week 6 March 16 |
Topic 7 – Create Business report Tilde Ch. 6 Ensuring consistency: Table of contents, index. |
Read: Canvas - Topic 7 & Topic 8 Complete Canvas activities from Topics 7 and Topic 8
Book: Tilde Ch. 6 Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 50 – 59 Complete Business tasks 12-15 |
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1.2-1.4 2.1-2.4
3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4 |
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Week 7 March 23 |
Topic 9 - Ms Excel Tilde Ch. 7 Analysing Data for reports Absolute cell references |
Read: Canvas - Topic 9 Complete: Complete Canvas activities from Topic 9 Book: Tilde Ch. 7 Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 60-67 Complete Business tasks 16, 17 |
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1.2-1.4 2.1-2.4
3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4 |
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Week 8 March 30 |
Topic 9 – Ms Excel Tilde Ch. 7 Analysing Data for reports (chart) |
Read: Canvas - Topic 9 Complete: Complete Canvas activities from Topic 9 Book: Tilde Ch. 7 Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 68-72 Complete Business task 18 |
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1.2-1.4 2.1-2.4
3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4
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Week 9 April 6 |
Topic 12 – Sharing Data |
Read: Book: Tilde Ch. 10: Sharing Data Complete: Book: Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 101-104 Complete Business tasks 26 |
Assessment – Bus Docs Practical Task 2 Due date 10 April 2020 Students will receive feedback in week 11 |
2.1-2.4
3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4
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| Mid-Semester Break | ||||
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Week 10 April 20 |
Topic 11– Mail Merge |
Read: Canvas - Topic 10, Topic 12 Complete: Canvas activities from Topic 10 Book: Read materials and complete all exercises, pages 93 – 100
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1.2-1.4 2.1-2.4
3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4 |
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Week 11 April 27 |
Topic 13– Power Point |
Read: Canvas - Topic 11 Complete Canvas activities from Topic 11
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1.1-1.4 2.1-2.4
3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4 |
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Week 12 May 4 |
Topic 10 - MS Access Databases |
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1.2-1.4 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4 |
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Week 13 May 11 |
Working on Assessment task |
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1.2-1.4 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4 |
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Week 14 May 18 |
Working on Assessment task |
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Assessment – Bus Docs Practical Task 3 Due date 22 May 2020 Students will receive feedback in week 16 |
1.2-1.4 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.4 4.1-4.4 |
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Week 15 May 25 |
Resubmissions |
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Week 16 June 1 |
Resubmissions |
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Week 17 June 8 |
Grade Entry |
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The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete this course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Design and Produce Business Documents - Getting Results : Office 2016 |
978-0-7346-0889-5 |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In order to demonstrate competency in this unit, you must provide evidence of:
* designing and producing a minimum of 3 completed business documents, using at least 2 software applications in the production of each document
* using appropriate data storage options
* knowledge of the functions and features of contemporary computer applications.
Context for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
* access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
* access to office equipment and resources
* access to examples of style guides and organisational procedures.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
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.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete the following tasks:
1. Assessment 1 - Business Documents Quiz - will be an online questionnaire to be completed in class to assess knowledge of selecting and preparing resources to produce business documents according to organisational requirements.
Due date 28/07/2020
2. Assessment 2 - Business Document - Practical Task 1 - students will design a letter template and produce letter from template using RMIT Legal Practice Style Guide.
Due date 06/03/2020
3. Assessment 3 - Business Document - Practical Task 2 - students will format report, create data in Excel and share Excel data in the report.
Due date 10/04/2020
4.. Assessment 4 - Business Document - Practical Task 3 - students will compete mail merge procedure and create Power Point presentation
Due date 22/05/2020
You must successfully (satisfactorily) complete all tasks to be deemed competent in this course.
For this assessment tasks will ensure that you are able to demonstrate the following:
- Designing and producing a minimum of 3 completed business documents, using at least 2 software applications in the production of each document
- Using appropriate data storage options
- Knowledge of the functions and features of contemporary computer applications
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on Canvas under Assignments.
Other Information
Submission Requirements
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Resubmissions (VET Programs)
If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Penalties for Late Submission
Late submissions of assignments without special consideration or extension will automatically be considered a re-submission (see above).
Extensions, Special Consideration and Adjustment to Assessments
Extensions:
Extensions are available for unforeseen circumstances of a short-term nature.
An application form must be submitted to the school at least one working day before the due date of the assessment.
Extensions can be approved for a maximum of one week (seven calendar days) past the due date for an assessment. (Where students need an extension exceeding one week they must instead apply for special consideration.)
Special consideration:
Special consideration is available for unexpected circumstances outside students’ control. These include but are not limited to: unexpected short-term ill health, and unavoidable family, work, cultural or religious commitments.
An application for special consideration is made in advance of an assessment wherever possible but will normally be accepted within five working days after the assessment date
For more information, see the Special Consideration page of the RMIT website.
Adjustments to Assessment:
RMIT provides several adjustments to assessment for students experiencing ongoing or long-term circumstances. Find the right one for your circumstances here.
Changes to the Assessment Scheme
Where a change to assessment approved by the dean/head of school changes an assessment due date, students will be given at least five working days’ notice of the new due date.
Feedback
You can expect to receive marks and feedback on in-course assessment work in time to improve your performance in related assessment tasks later in the course.
Academic Integrity and Misconduct
Students demonstrate academic integrity in their assessment practices by:
- engaging with assessment activities in an honest way;
- providing accountability for the authorship and originality of work submitted;
- acknowledging the work of others and the re-use of original work.
Academic misconduct is addressed in accordance with the Student conduct policy
Assessment involving research with human participants, their information or their tissue, or animal subjects is carried out in accordance with the Staff ethics and integrity policy.
For further information see the Academic Integrity website.
Review and Appeal
A student may request a review of an assessment result or appeal a final course grade in accordance with the Conduct of assessment and appeals section of the Assessment Processes.
Grade Criteria
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying. The following grades are available for this course.
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment
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