PERFORM PUBLISHING AND BOOK TRADE

UNIT CODE: BUS/CU/LIS/CC/01/6/A
Relationship to occupational standards
This unit addresses the unity of competency; Demonstrate Understanding of publishing and book trade.
Duration: 140 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate understanding of publishing an ebook trade. 
 Summary of Learning outcomes include;
  1. Trace the history of publishing and book trade.
  2. Understand the concept of publishing and book trade
  3. Demonstrate understanding in the process of publishing and book trade
  4. Apply regulatory compliance in publishing and book trade
  5. Identify and appreciate the role of professional associations in publishing and book trade
  6. Apply ICT in publishing and book trade.
 

CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION MATERIALS.

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to conserve and preserve information materials. Competencies include; determining the nature of information, identifying deterioration of information material, conserving information materials, preserving information material, restoring information  material, performing reprography of information materials, storing information material, applying ICT in conservation and preservation of information material and recognizing emerging trends and issues in material conservation and preservation.

SUMMARY OF THE LEARNING OUTCOMES
  1. Determine the nature of information material.
  2. Identify deterioration of information material
  3. Conserve information materials
  4. Preserve information material
  5. Restore information material
  6. Store information material.
  

ONLINE ASSESSMENTS

ONLINE EXAM ROOMS AND CONTINUOUS  ASSESSMENTS.

ORGANIZATION AND RETRIEVAL OF INFORMATION LEVEL 6

This unit shows the cataloguing of different library materials and assigning the respective description details.

SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION

WELCOME TO SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION MODULE ONE.

Sociology of education is a foundation subject in teacher education. It defines the concept of sociology and its application to education. The course seeks to equip the learner with knowledge and attitudes that will enable them to appreciate the role of Sociology in education. The unit exposes the learners to study individuals' experiences and situations that influence education. This course also examines, social institutions and their influence on educational attainment and achievement.

This is an online course and all resources will be made available to you through our college Learning Management System which you shall be inducted into on its use.  Exams will be done face to face in college on the date that you will be communicated to. You need a laptop or a smartphone for this class. You will be evaluated through individual CATS, group work, and end-of-term exams.

This unit specifies the competencies required by the trainer to facilitate the training of applying social skills in Education, Gender and inclusivity. It involves exploring family functions in education, illustrating effective socialization, analyzing social stratification, applying inclusivity and diversity, in TVET Training. It involves Applying gender responsive and inclusive strategies in curriculum and delivery. Enhancing effective interaction, analyzing social economic and emerging Social Issues.

DIGITAL LITERACY/ BUS/CU/LIS/BC/03/6/A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate digital literacy

 

Duration of Unit: 60 hours

 

Unit Description

This unit describes competencies required to use a computer and other digital devices for the purposes of communication, work performance and management at the workplace.

 

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1.     Identify computer software and hardware

2.     Apply security measures to data, hardware, software in automated environment

3.     Apply computer software in solving tasks

4.     Apply internet and email in communication at workplace

5.     Apply desktop publishing in official assignments

6.     Prepare presentation packages

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Unit Description

This unit covers the competencies required in meeting communication needs of clients and colleagues and developing, establishing, maintaining communication pathways and strategies. It also covers competencies for conducting interview, facilitating group discussion and representing the organization in various forums.                                                       

 

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1.     Meet communication needs of clients and colleagues

2.     Develop communication strategies

3.     Establish and maintain communication pathways

4.     Promote use of communication strategies

5.     Conduct interview

6.     Facilitate group discussion

7.     Represent the organization