Course Title: Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: GEDU6202C
Course Title: Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
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.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4410 - Certificate IV in Information Technology
Course Contact: Haroon Bhutta
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381
Course Contact Email: haroon.bhutta@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
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.
This course is delivered and assessed with ICTPMG411 - Support small scale ICT projects
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 |
Topic |
1 |
Introduction Introduction to Project Management Basic project management concepts and terms |
2 |
Project Teams and Team Communication Collaborative /Team Work
|
3 |
Communication Features and significance
|
4 |
Virtual Teams, Team Collaboration, Conflicts and Feedback
|
5 |
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), Code of Conduct and Teamwork Knowledge Assessment - Released |
6 |
Team effectiveness Stages of Team development
|
7 |
Complete Knowledge Assessment
|
MID – SEMESTER BREAK |
|
8 |
Collaboration Tools and Team work Knowledge Assessment Due - 12 April 2024 |
9 |
Detailed discussion - Product Assessment Product Assessment - Released |
10 |
Collaboration Tools and Protocols
|
11 |
Strategies to improve Team Collaboration
|
12 |
Product Assessment
|
13 |
Demonstration - Product Assessment
|
14 |
Demonstration - Product Assessment |
15 |
Product Assessment - DUE (31 May – 5.30pm) |
16 |
Feedback/Re-submission |
17 |
Feedback/Re-submission |
18 |
Feedback/Re-submission |
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 presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. 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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