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Overview

Table of Contents


Objective

Upon completion of this KB the user will be able to search Search for Add New and Edit base units within paradigm

Assumptions

  • The User user has the minimum required level to access the Units tab and an understanding that making changes within this section has system wide implications.
  • The user has an understanding of the Australian Tertiary Education System / VET Sector.
  • The user has an understanding of the Units and Courses within your Institution for scheduling and timetabling.

Key terms and concepts

Key fields for Searching units

Field NameBrief Overview
Unit CodesInstitution allocated unique unit codes to identify units of study
Unit NameInstitution allocated unique unit names to identify units of study
Unit ProviderThe provider / Institution the unit will be offered by
Unit KeywordsKey words / or buzz words that relate to the unit. These can be use when trying to find a unit when you don't know the exact name
Unit Status
  • Active
  • Archived
  • Cancelled
  • Confirmed
  • Unconfirmed
Order by
  • Unit Codes
  • Unit Names
  • Provider Id
  • Status Id
  • Last modified Date
  • Unit Id


Key Fields for Adding New Units

Field NameBrief OverviewElement No
Unit IdSystem allocated internal Id code
Parent Unit Id

Unit CodesInstitution allocated unique Unit Id code
Provider Other Unit IdInstitution allocated unique Unit Id code - this code is useful when paired with a time period code for LMS systems
NameInstitution allocated unique Unit Id name
Unit Category
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
  • Non-Award
  • Secondary
  • VET

Unit FocusUnit focus can be major / minor areas of study within your institution
Unit DisciplineUnit Discipline can be major / minor areas of study within your institution
HEIMS Discipline*A 6 digit code which uniquely identifies the discipline to which a unit of study is classified by the Higher Education Provider/VET provider. These are taken from Appendix EE464
Unit ProviderThe institution delivering the unit
Credit Point Statement*The number points the student will earn towards their course of study upon successful completion of this unit of study
Unit Type
  • Tuition Fee
  • OSHC Fee
  • Course Fee
  • Other Fee

Unit Purpose and AimsPart of the accreditation documents outlines the Purpose and Aims of this unit of study
PrerequisitesWhat, if any units are required to be successfully completed prior to attempting this unit. This unit requires some assumed knowledge and prerequisites provide this learning
Co requisitesUnits of study that are required to be completed at the same time
Learning OutcomesThe Learning out comes that the student will meet upon successful completion of this unit of study
Learning Outcomes - Able to:What the student will able able to do upon completion of this units of study
Learning Outcomes - Be in a position toWhat the student will able able to do upon completion of this units of study
RequirementsWhat requirements will the student need to complete for a successful completion of this unit of study
AssessmentsWhat assessments are required to be completed for a successful completion of this unit of Study
Target AudienceWho is this unit of study aimed at
BibliographyThe reading list required for this unit of study
Unit ExclusionsAny units of study that, if previously completed, preclude a student from undertaking this unit of study
Unit ContentWhat topics / materials will be covered in this unit of study
KeywordsBuzz words or key words, used in the search section for staff to find this unit if unsure of the exact title of this unit
Method of delivery*
  • On Campus
  • Online
  • Weekends
  • Intensive
  • Other
  • Off Campus

Approval requiredDoes the student need the Head of School (or other person) permission to undertake this unit of study
HEIMS Work Experience Indicator*
  • Student is not undertaking work experience in industry or student is undertaking work experience in industry where learning and performance is directed by the provider
  • Student is undertaking work experience in industry where learning and performance is not directed by the provider, but support is received from the provider
E337
EFSTL Load (Ugrad)*The EFTSL value representing the student load for a unit of studyE339
EFSTL Load (PGrad)*The EFTSL value representing the student load for a unit of studyE339
Unit Status
  • Active
  • Archived
  • Cancelled
  • Confirmed
  • Unconfirmed

Nominal Hours*The nationally agreed minimum hours for nationally recognised training packages - for a list of units click here
Scheduled Hours*The hours an institution has allocated for supervised an non-supervised hours for the delivery of this units
Vet Flag*
  • No - the intention of the training program is not vocational
  • Yes - the intention of the training program is vocational

VET in Schools*
  • A VET in Schools program
  • Not a VET in Schools program

Delivery Mode Identifier*
  • Classroom Based
  • Electronic based
  • Employment Based
  • Not Applicable - recognition of prior learning, recognition of current competency, or credit transfer
  • Other (none of the above, for example Correspondence)

Appear on transcript
  • Hidden
  • Visible

GST PercentageThe percentage charged for units of study
Unit Level

SchoolThe School / department the unit of study belongs to
Invoice Fee CodeThe School / department the unit of study belongs to
Accreditation DateThe date the unit of study can be offered from
Accreditation Due DateThe date the unit of study can be offered to
Custom Unit Grade Calculation

Predominant Delivery Mode Identifier*

Delivery Mode Identifier*

Unit Read Only

* = Fields for Higher Education Government reporting

* = Fields for VET Government reporting

Implications

In order for a student to be enrolled into a unit the units / subject needs to be created as a base unit, then the units is Schedule giving it specific time period for delivery, census date, and venue. Once these have be done then the student can be enrolled.

Some of the fields within the Add unit section are required by either or both sections of Government reporting. 

Workflow

How to search for a Base unit

  1. Click on the Units tab in the Side menu
  2. Click on the Search option with the side menu
  3. Enter at least one of the following options in to the relevant search box: 
    • Unit Code
    • Unit Name
    • Unit Provider
    • Unit Keywords
    • Unit Status
  4. Click on the Search UnitButton.
  5. This will show a list of units that meet the searched criteria
  6. To filter the list of units, in the search box above the list of units, start typing the unit name.
  7. When you see the record for the unit you are looking for , click on the unit id code, highlighted in blue in the left column of that row.
  8. The Base Unit has now been loaded.

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How to Add / Create a new Base Unit

  1. Click on the Units tab in the side menu
  2. Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
  3. Click on the Add new option in the Side menu
  4. Enter the required data from the table above to meet the type of unit and Government reporting requirements
  5. Click on the Save Unit Image AddedButton

How to add Assessment to Scheduled Units from a Base Unit

  1. Click on the Units tab in the side menu
  2. Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
  3. Click on the Show Scheduled Unit option in the Side menu
  4. Enter at least one of the following options in to the relevant search box: 
    • Unit Code
    • Unit Name
    • Unit Provider
    • Unit Keywords
    • Unit Status
  5. Click on the Search Unit Image AddedButton.
  6. This will show a list of units that meet the searched criteria
  7. To filter the list of units, in the search box Image Addedabove the list of units, start typing the unit name.
  8. When you see the record for the unit you are looking for, click on the unit id code, highlighted in blue in the left column of that row.
  9. Scroll down to the Assessments Associated with this Scheduled Unit section.
  10. Click on the Add Scheduled Assessments from Assessments Image Added button.

This will add the assessments to the Scheduled unit irrespective of delivery method

How to add Assessment to Scheduled Units from a Base Unit by Delivery Method


Scheduled units can have different assessments requirements for different delivery methods. These can be added to the Schedule based on the delivery method selected.

  1. Click on the Units tab in the side menu
  2. Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
  3. Click on the Show Scheduled Unit option in the Side menu
  4. Enter at least one of the following options in to the relevant search box: 
    • Unit Code
    • Unit Name
    • Unit Provider
    • Unit Keywords
    • Unit Status
  5. Click on the Search Unit Image AddedButton.
  6. This will show a list of units that meet the searched criteria
  7. To filter the list of units, in the search box Image Addedabove the list of units, start typing the unit name.
  8. When you see the record for the unit you are looking for, click on the unit id code, highlighted in blue in the left column of that row.
  9. Scroll down to the Assessments Associated with this Scheduled Unit section.
  10. Click on the Add Scheduled Assessments for Delivery Mode Image Added button.

Assessments designated Online will be added to an online Scheduled unit. Assessments designated on Campus will be added to an On Campus scheduled unit.


How to Add Attachments to a Base Unit


Attachments can be saved against the base unit. This is useful for storing, unit of study outlines,  accreditation documents, change or updates of accreditation documents, 

  1. Click on the Units tab in the side menu
  2. Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
  3. Click on the Edit Details option in the Side menu
  4. Enter at least one of the following options in to the relevant search box: 
    • Unit Code
    • Unit Name
    • Unit Provider
    • Unit Keywords
    • Unit Status
  5. Click on the Search Unit Image AddedButton.
  6. This will show a list of units that meet the searched criteria
  7. To filter the list of units, in the search box Image Addedabove the list of units, start typing the unit name.
  8. When you see the record for the unit you are looking for, click on the unit id code, highlighted in blue in the left column of that row.
  9. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the Add File Attachment Image Addedbutton
  10. Click the Purpose drop box and select the most appropriate option for the attachment
  11. Click the Category drop box and select the most appropriate option for the attachment
  12. Enter the Name of the attachment (This is the name that will appear on the screen so be specific and concise)
  13.  Enter a Description of the attachment. The description will appear when hovering over the name of the attachment. This will allow the user to have more details about the attachment without having to download it.
  14. Click the Status drop box to select a status option
  15. Select the minimum permission level required to view the attachment
  16. Click the Choose file button to navigate to where the attachment is currently stored
  17. Click the Save File attachment Image Addedbutton.

Further reading

How to Schedule a unit

How to Search for a Scheduled unit

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