Course Title: Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: GEDU6202C
Course Title: Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4424 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Contact: Chetanpal Singh
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1409
Course Contact Email: chetanpal.singh2@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
Nil
Course Description
In this course you will gain the skills required to work collaboratively in virtual Information and Communications (ICT) team environments to achieve organisational objectives. It includes contributing to performance and capability within teams, participating in team activities, exchanging knowledge and skills and providing support to team members.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
Element: |
1. Identify team protocols requirements for working collaboratively in a virtual environment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify team protocols for virtual ways of working, including cyber safety protocol 1.2 Identify communication tools and technology available to support teams working collaboratively in virtual environments 1.3 Determine roles and responsibilities of team members according to team communication protocols 1.4 Determine areas to improve team protocols for working collaboratively in a virtual environment |
Element: |
2. Develop protocols to work collaboratively in a virtual environment |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Review technology utilised to support teams working collaboratively in virtual environments 2.2 Develop protocols to share knowledge collaboratively in a virtual environment according to work details and team objectives 2.3 Develop cyber security protocols in accordance with organisational cyber security procedures |
Element: |
3. Review compliance with protocols to work collaboratively in a virtual environment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review protocols utilised to support teams working collaboratively in virtual environments 3.2 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on team communication practices according to working collaboratively in virtual environments protocols 3.3 Determine improvements to future work protocols in virtual environments |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
- Class lectures and discussions
- Class exercises
- Practical demonstration in a classroom
- Group project
- Group discussion
- Research work
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Date |
Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
Week 1 |
14-20 July |
Introduction Introduction to Project Management Basic project management concepts and terms |
Complete the Labs /activities |
Week 2 |
21-27 July |
Project Teams and Team Communication Collaborative /Teamwork |
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Week 3 |
28 July - 3 August |
Communication Features and significance |
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Week 4 |
4-10 August |
Virtual Teams, Team Collaboration, Conflicts and Feedback |
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Week 5 |
11-17 August |
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), Code of Conduct and Teamwork Knowledge Assessment - Released |
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Week 6 |
18-24 August |
Team effectiveness Stages of Team development |
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Week 7 |
25-31 August |
Complete Knowledge Assessment |
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1-7 September Mid-semester break ---------- No Classes* ----------- | |||
Week 8 |
8-14 September |
Collaboration Tools and Teamwork Knowledge Assessment Due |
Complete the Labs /activities |
Week 9 |
15-21 September |
Detailed discussion - Product Assessment Product Assessment - Released |
Complete the Labs /activities |
Week 10 |
22-28 September |
Collaboration Tools and Protocols |
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Week 11 |
29 September - 5 October |
Strategies to improve Team Collaboration |
Complete the Labs /activities |
Week 12 |
6-12 October |
Product Assessment |
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Week 13 |
13-19 October |
Demonstration - Product Assessment |
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Week 14 |
20-26 October |
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Week 15 |
27 October- 2 November |
Product Assessment - DUE |
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Week 16 |
3-9 November |
Feedback/Re-submission |
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Week 17 |
10-16 November |
Feedback/Re-submission |
Resubmit assessment if permitted |
Week 18 |
17-23 November |
Feedback/Re-submission |
Resubmit assessment if permitted |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
Task #1: Knowledge Assessment (Quiz)
Task #2: Product Assessment (Project)
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based 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
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g., applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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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