Overview
Objective
Upon completion of this KB the user will be able to Search for Add New and Edit base units
Assumptions
- The 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 Name | Brief Overview |
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Unit Codes | Institution allocated unique unit codes to identify units of study |
Unit Name | Institution allocated unique unit names to identify units of study |
Unit Provider | The provider / Institution the unit will be offered by |
Unit Keywords | Key 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 |
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Key Fields for Adding New Units
Field Name | Brief Overview | Element No |
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Unit Id | System allocated internal Id code | |
Parent Unit Id | ||
Unit Codes | Institution allocated unique Unit Id code | |
Provider Other Unit Id | Institution allocated unique Unit Id code - this code is useful when paired with a time period code for LMS systems | |
Name | Institution allocated unique Unit Id name | |
Unit Category |
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Unit Focus | Unit focus can be major / minor areas of study within your institution | |
Unit Discipline | Unit 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 E | E464 |
Unit Provider | The 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 |
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Unit Purpose and Aims | Part of the accreditation documents outlines the Purpose and Aims of this unit of study | |
Prerequisites | What, 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 requisites | Units of study that are required to be completed at the same time | |
Learning Outcomes | The 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 to | What the student will able able to do upon completion of this units of study | |
Requirements | What requirements will the student need to complete for a successful completion of this unit of study | |
Assessments | What assessments are required to be completed for a successful completion of this unit of Study | |
Target Audience | Who is this unit of study aimed at | |
Bibliography | The reading list required for this unit of study | |
Unit Exclusions | Any units of study that, if previously completed, preclude a student from undertaking this unit of study | |
Unit Content | What topics / materials will be covered in this unit of study | |
Keywords | Buzz 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* |
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Approval required | Does the student need the Head of School (or other person) permission to undertake this unit of study | |
HEIMS Work Experience Indicator* |
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EFSTL Load (Ugrad)* | The EFTSL value representing the student load for a unit of study | E339 |
EFSTL Load (PGrad)* | The EFTSL value representing the student load for a unit of study | E339 |
Unit Status |
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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* |
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VET in Schools* |
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Delivery Mode Identifier* |
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Appear on transcript |
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GST Percentage | The percentage charged for units of study | |
Unit Level | ||
School | The School / department the unit of study belongs to | |
Invoice Fee Code | The School / department the unit of study belongs to | |
Accreditation Date | The date the unit of study can be offered from | |
Accreditation Due Date | The 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
- Click on the Units tab in the Side menu
- Click on the Search option with the side menu
- Enter at least one of the following options in to the relevant search box:
- Unit Code
- Unit Name
- Unit Provider
- Unit Keywords
- Unit Status
- Click on the Search UnitButton.
- This will show a list of units that meet the searched criteria
- To filter the list of units, in the search box .
- 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.
- The Base Unit has now been loaded.
How to Add / Create a new Base Unit
- Click on the Units tab in the side menu
- Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
- Click on the Add new option in the Side menu
- Enter the required data from the table above to meet the type of unit and Government reporting requirements
- Click on the Save Unit Button
How to add Assessment to Scheduled Units from a Base Unit
- Click on the Units tab in the side menu
- Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
- Click on the Show Scheduled Unit option in the Side menu
- Enter at least one of the following options in to the relevant search box:
- Unit Code
- Unit Name
- Unit Provider
- Unit Keywords
- Unit Status
- Click on the Search Unit Button.
- This will show a list of units that meet the searched criteria
- To filter the list of units, in the search box .
- 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.
- Scroll down to the Assessments Associated with this Scheduled Unit section.
- Click on the Add Scheduled Assessments from Assessments 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.
- Click on the Units tab in the side menu
- Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
- Click on the Show Scheduled Unit option in the Side menu
- Enter at least one of the following options in to the relevant search box:
- Unit Code
- Unit Name
- Unit Provider
- Unit Keywords
- Unit Status
- Click on the Search Unit Button.
- This will show a list of units that meet the searched criteria
- To filter the list of units, in the search box .
- 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.
- Scroll down to the Assessments Associated with this Scheduled Unit section.
- Click on the Add Scheduled Assessments for Delivery Mode 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,
- Click on the Units tab in the side menu
- Click on the Unit Details option in the side menu
- Click on the Edit Details option in the Side menu
- Enter at least one of the following options in to the relevant search box:
- Unit Code
- Unit Name
- Unit Provider
- Unit Keywords
- Unit Status
- Click on the Search Unit Button.
- This will show a list of units that meet the searched criteria
- To filter the list of units, in the search box .
- 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.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the Add File Attachment button
- Click the Purpose drop box and select the most appropriate option for the attachment
- Click the Category drop box and select the most appropriate option for the attachment
- Enter the Name of the attachment (This is the name that will appear on the screen so be specific and concise)
- 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.
- Click the Status drop box to select a status option
- Select the minimum permission level required to view the attachment
- Click the Choose file button to navigate to where the attachment is currently stored
- Click the Save File attachment button.
Further reading
How to Search for a Scheduled unit