Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5400 Diploma of Business (Public Relations)

Course Title: Use advanced features of computer applications

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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.

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OFFC5345C

City Campus

TAFE

525T Business & Enterprise

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term1 2022,
Term2 2022,
Term1 2023,
Term2 2023,
Term1 2024,
Term2 2024

OFFC5345C

City Campus

TAFE

650T Vocational Business Education

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term2 2021

Course Contact: Nick Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791

Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use computer applications employing advanced features. It involves manipulating data and accessing support resources to solve routine problems.

It applies to individuals who have achieved a degree of autonomy as advanced information and communications technology (ICT) users, and support information technology activities in software applications.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

ICTICT308 Use advanced features of computer applications

Elements:

1. Manipulate data

2. Access and use support resources

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in using the advanced features of a range of computer applications.

This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to:

  • Manipulate data
  • Access and use support resources.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Methods         

A range of assessment methods will be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following assessment methods will be used specifically to assess your use of advanced computer applications:

  • Project management
  • Written reports supported by practical assignments or tasks for individual assessment
  • Observation of workplace practice supported by personal interviews
  • Practical display with personal interview, presentations or documentation
  • Case studies.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • use at least three computer applications employing advanced features and import and export capacities for efficiency and productivity purposes
  • solve routine problems using support resources.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

    • outline the basic features and functions of relevant operating systems software and system tools
    • outline relevant vendor product directions in computer applications
    • identify commonly available vendor applications and their features.

Assessment Conditions

You will be required to gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the general information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to:

  • a site where advanced features of computer applications may be used
  • computer applications currently used in industry
  • documents or information containing data suitable to demonstrate advanced features of computer applications
  • support resources, including online, manuals and training booklets.

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. 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.