Objective

Upon Completion of this KB the User will be able to Create / Add Template to the Communication module

Assumptions

• The User has the minimum required level to access the Provider 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.

Key terms and concepts

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Workflow

How to Search for Communication Module Template

1. Click on the Provider tab in the Side side menu
2. Click on the the Search Content option in the Side side menu
3. Enter search criteria either in the Data resource name, Purpose or Category
4. Click on the Search Data Resource Button Image Added button
5. This will return a list of Data Resources / templates that meet the searched criteria
6. To reduce filter the returned options in this box  above the returned results start typing the template name. This will reduce the number of results. 
7. Click on the blue hyper link on the left side of the required record.
8. The Template has now been loaded in the editor

How to Add / Create an email template

1. Click on the Provider tab in the Side side menu
2. Click on the Add Content Button option in the Side Menuside menu
3. Select the Purpose from the Drop box
4. Select the Category from the Drop box
5. Enter the name of the template into the Data Resource Name field
6. Using the Merge Fields from the table above create the template in the Data field. This is the main body of the email template.
7. Select the status Status of the Template template from the drop box
8. Select the minimum permission level required to use this template from the drop box
9. Name the template in the Template Name template name field
10. Click on the Save Data Resource ButtonResource Image Added button

How to Edit an email template

1. Click on the Provider tab in the Side side menu
2. Click on the the Search Content option in the Side side menu
3. Enter search criteria either in the Data resource name, Purpose or Category
4. Click on the Search Data Resource ButtonImage Added button
5. This will return a list of Data Resources / templates that meet the searched criteria
6. To reduce filter the returned options in this box  above the returned results start typing the template name. This will reduce the number of results. 
7. Click on the blue hyper link on the left side of the required record.
8. The Template template has now been loaded in the editor
9. Update the required information or fields.
10. Click either the on the Save Data Resource Button Resource Image Added button or the Save Data Resource as New Revision Revision Image Added button as required

Examples

CANS Notice (with attachment)

Below is an example of an email body for a Commonwealth Assessment Notice (CAN) sent via the communication module. The template includes a date field for the semester in question that an admin user would need to update each semester in advance of sending out the emails.

Paradigm email configuration

Attn: {email_first_name} {email_last_name}

Please find attached your Commonwealth Assessment Notice (CAN) for the Semester 1, 2019. It is your responsibility to check your FEE-HELP balance.


You have the right, under section 169-10 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003, to request correction of information
contained in this Notice. This request must occur in writing or via email within 14 days of the date of issue of this Notice. 

Kind regards
Star fleet Academy
Student Services

NOTICE: This message contains privileged and confidential information intended for the use only of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in relation to it. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender at the above address. 

Example of email received via Google Gmail with an attachment

Enrolment Period (without attachment)

Below is an example of an email body template for notifying students when online unit enrolment will open for an upcoming time period. 

Paradigm email configuration

Attn: {email_first_name} {email_last_name}


Enrolment for Semester 2, 2019 will open on Monday the 2nd of June 2019 and will close on Friday the 14th of July 2019.
Please ensure that you have your username and password to login to the system and that you have discussed your subject selection with your adviser prior to this time. 


Evening classes during semester 2 will be conducted in the Roddenberry building while the Picard building is being refurbished.


If you have an issues please contact Student Services.

Star Fleet Academy
Student Services



NOTICE: This message contains privileged and confidential information intended for the use only of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in relation to it. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender at the above address.

Example of email received via Google Gmail 

Further reading

• How to Send a Communication Event Email
• How to check progress or status of an email event

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