Course Title: Apply writing skills

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6169 Advanced Diploma of Business (Public Relations)

Course Title: Apply writing skills

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

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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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM8874

City Campus

TAFE

650T Vocational Business Education

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term1 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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required put a concept in writing. It includes writing documents, emails or reports in the required format.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VU22811 Apply writing skills

Elements:

1. Identify writing requirements

2. Apply relevant writing techniques

3. Finalise written material

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in applying writing skills.

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

  • identifying writing, tool style and structure requirements
  • writing in a style that is appropriate to its purpose and its intended audience
  • editing writing material to correct errors and ensure it meets its purpose
  • knowledge of organisational writing style requirements.


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 competency in applying writing skills:

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

You will be assessed on the criteria below:

Performance Evidence

Language and literacy skills to:

  • read, comprehend, decipher and gather appropriate material that will assist in writing tasks 
  • prepare written material in the required format addressing the required concepts
  • perform editing techniques to refine the work.

Research skills to:

  • gather appropriate information
  • identify key issues for written text
  • time-management skills to plan and prioritise work
  • adhering to work station OHS/WHS requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

  • writing techniques for a range of writing media and their applications
  • organisational writing style requirements
  • legal obligations to comply with:
  • copyright
  • intellectual property requirements
  • privacy laws and conventions
  • OHS/ WHS requirements pertaining to work station setup.


Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit is to be related to:

  • identifying writing, tool style and structure requirements
  • writing in a style that is appropriate to its purpose and its intended audience
  • editing writing material to correct errors and ensure it meets its purpose
  • knowledge of organisational writing style requirements


Assessment Conditions

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. You will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check your progress.

Assessment of the performance requirements in this unit will be undertaken within the context of public relations communications practice and simulated to the workplace.

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.