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This
unit of work incorporates the required skill and understandings
from two units of competency: BSBWRT301A - Create simple
documents and BSBITU201 Produce word processed documents..
This
unit of work requires you to gain and use the knowledge and
skills necessary for you to produce documents to a business
standard. As a worker in an educational institution there
is an expectation that you will demonstrate strong literacy
skills in your daily work activities as well has constructing
a range of business style documents. These documents may relate
to the school's routine operation (e.g. business reports,
timetables, newsletters, etc.) or be related to the student
learning programs you are involved in (e.g. detailed reports
of students' progress, learning programs, etc.).
This
unit has three parts:
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The
writing process
Consisting
of two learning objects and some websites this part
is focused on your literacy skills and developing these
to a level that is considered appropriate for the type
of work an education support worker undertakes.
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Underpinning
skills: Use of software applications
This
section is for those participants that need to ensure
that they are competent in the use of the three software
applications used in this unit. All participants should
visit it and check that they have the skills necessary
to use the software to the standard required.
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Produce
Business Documents' Learning Object
The
final element where participants work through the process
and skills necessary to produce business documents. Note: You are only to the the word processing elements. Do not do the spreadsheet sections.
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The
writing process
In
constructing documents at this level a common process of construction
should be evident:
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Planning
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Drafting
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Revising
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Publishing
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If
you need assistance with the writing process, the following
websites provide advice and support on the each of the stages
of the writing process.
ABC's
of Writing (http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/)
The
Writing Process (http://web.mit.edu/writing/Writing_Process/writingprocess.html)
The
first part of this unit provides assistance in refining your
writing skills. As an education support worker or tutor, it
is vital that you are able to clearly express your self in
both written and oral language.
The
first section of the unit makes use of two learning objects;
you may have already worked through the second object in an
earlier unit. Your teacher will provide you with direction
in this unit.
Learning
Object 1
You
are to work through the learning object, Write
it right.
This
digital learning activity will provide you with a way of testing
and expanding your knowledge and understanding of basic writing
skills.
Learning
Object 2
This
learning object looks at how to write letters though the same
processes shold be employed when writing reports or assignments.
You
are to work through the learning object, Writing
Letters.
Underpinning
skills: Use of software applications
There
is an expectation as you start this unit
that you are competent to a base level in the software applications
associated with word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets.
If you need further work developing your skills in these areas,
then please work through the Underpinning
Skills section first.
Produce
Business Documents' Learning Object
If
you are comfortable that you are able to word process and
use spreadsheets to a sound level, then progress straight
to the Learning Object.
This
unit makes use of a learning object during which you will
compile a portfolio. Your teacher is to receive the portfolio
as an emailed zipped file when you feel you have completed
the task.
Resources
Websites
Dictionary
(http://dictionary.reference.com/)
Your
Dictionary and Thesaurus (http://dictionary.reference.com/)
Guide
to Grammar and Writing (http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/)
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