Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered through a mixture of lectures/presentations, practical work in laboratory settings and simulated scenarios, visits to sites of interest, guided reading of a variety of material, etc.
Module Texts
Texts and service resources as required that include:
Air Publications:
AP600 - RAF Information and CIS Policy
Module Resources
Unit Library and computer/network laboratory facilities.
RAF Intranet resources.
Training videos, etc.
RAF supplied physical resources.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be RAF personnel registered on Trade Group 4 Information Support Administration course CN4002.
Module Indicative Content
Information management principles; iHub concept and organisation; iHub management roles; NT File System; File planning; Network Enabled Capability; Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL); document management; security policy; information assurance; internet and website design; Sharepoint - features and technology; Content management systems and Teamsite design and implementation
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework consisting of:-
Assessment takes the form of a mixture of formative and summative assessment. Formative assessment may typically include assignments, practical and written tests and examinations and is used as a progress check measured against defined performance standards. Failure in such formative tests would lead to review and remedial activity focused on enabling the student to 'make good' any deficiencies in their performance.
A pass mark of 60% is applied.
Summative assessment measures final 'output' attainment measured against the specified performance standards. They include written exams and practical demonstrations, and integrative larger scale consolidation practical exercise that brings together many of the aspects of knowledge and skills covered in the previous parts of the course.