Course Title: Write simple documents
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
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 that runs from week 1 to 9. No additional time is available beyond these dates. You will learn 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.
Teaching Schedule
There will be a 1.5 hours Face to Face class every week on RMIT campus for this course. Please check your timetable for class location and timings.
| Week | Topic | Assessment / Learning activities |
| Week 1 beginning |
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. Chapter 1: Plan Simple Document 1.1 Determine the document's audience and purpose |
Class Exercises, Chapter 1: Self-Testing Exercises At the end of this session, please attempt Quiz 1 to record your participation & engagement in this course unit |
| 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 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 |
Class Exercises, Chapter 1: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions Learning Activity- Planning sheet
Class Exercises, Chapter 3: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions |
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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 4: Create Document in Word 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 |
Class Exercises, Chapter 2: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions Learning Activity- Draft Document Class Exercises, Chapter 4: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions |
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Week 4 |
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 Chapter 7: Finalize Simple Document 7.1 Ensure draft is Proofread by Supervisor or Colleague Assessment 1 Review | Q & A |
Class Exercises, Chapter 5-6: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions Learning Activity- Proofread work/ exchange feedback Role Play to be conducted in class (Assessment Task 1) |
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Week 5 |
Chapter 7: Finalize Simple Document 7.1 Ensure draft is Proofread by Supervisor or Colleague 7.2 Make and Proofread Necessary changes |
Class Exercises, Chapter 7: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions Learning Activity- Final Document Role Play to be conducted in class (Assessment Task 1) Assessment 1 Due |
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Week 6 |
Chapter 7: Finalize Simple Document 7.2 Make and Proofread Necessary changes Revision Week Assessment 2 Review | Q & A |
Class Exercises, Chapter 7: Self-Testing Exercises &Review Questions Revision / Q&A |
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Week 7 |
Assessment 2 Review | Q & A |
Assessment 2 Due |
| Week 8 | WEEK 8 Resubmission and Feedback | |
| Week 9 | Final week to submit all assessments, re-submissions if required. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Write Simple Documents by Simon Thomas, 2nd Edition (June 2021). You can access this book in SCORM. |
978-1-76073-183-0 |
References
Other Resources
Available on Canvas!
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
Assessment Tasks Students MUST successfully complete ALL below mentioned assessment tasks to gain competency in order to pass this course.
Assessment Task 1 Case Study
Assessment Task 2 Report
Students can be asked to reproduce any assessment piece in front of the teacher.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is 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
Submission Requirements You should: 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 a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on blackboard. 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. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10. Late Submission Procedures You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates. If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days. Extension of time for submission - more Information:https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work(https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/studentessentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work) Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination. Special consideration - more Information:https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/special-consideration) Resubmissions (VE Programs): If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest result you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CA”. 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. Adjustments to Assessment In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website: More Information:https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-andexams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment) Marking Guide (Competency): You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying. You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing. You will achieve one of the following results: Final results table: CA Competency Achieved NYC Not Yet Competent DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
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