Digital and Computer Systems

What you will learn

VBB222 is a competency-based course. This means that the course content is described in terms of learning outcomes. To receive credit for the module the student needs to be able to demonstrate that they have achieved the required learning outcomes.

Assessment criteria detail the specific skills the student must demonstrate competence in to have achieved the learning outcomes.

These learning outcomes and the assessment criteria is detailed below.

Learning Outcome 1 Learning Outcome 5 Learning Outcome 2 Learning Outcome 6 Learning Outcome 3 Learning Outcome 7 Learning Outcome 4 Learning Outcome 8 Learning Outcome 9 Learning Outcome 10

Your learning should focus on the achievement of Learning Outcomes. To pass the module you need to demonstrate to your tutor that you have achieved these outcomes.

Your performance is assessed against each of the Learning Outcomes, not against the performance of other participants. You determine when, where and how you learn, to achieve the Learning Outcomes.

If you already possess these Learning Outcomes you may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and if your application is successsful you will be granted credit for the module. You will need to apply for RPL and provide satisfactory evidence that you have achieved the learning outcomes.

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Assessment

The assessment tasks for the module include:

• three assignments
• participation in forum discussions
• a Final Exam
• three practical tasks

All assessment tasks must be satisfactorily completed to gain credit for the module. On satisfactory completion of the course the student will be entitled to a Statement of Result for the module.

The course is typically planned for completion in 12 weeks. However, students may 'fast-track' and complete it in a shorter time period and if needed, a few extra weeks can be taken to allow for unforeseen contingenies the student may encounter. A recommended timeline is included in the course study guide and this indicates what activities and work should be completed each week to be able to complete the course in the required time.