Course Title: Promote team effectiveness

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: EMPL5646C

Course Title: Promote team effectiveness

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4348 - Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Rebekha Naim
Phone: 03 9925 4849
Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None.

Course Description

In the Live Production industry, much of the work is carried out in teams. In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to promote teamwork amongst the people you work with or supervise. It involves developing team plans to meet expected outcomes, leading the work team, and proactively working with the management of the organisation.

This unit is delivered and assessed with CUAVSS401 Operate complex vision systems and BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
Element:	1. Plan to achieve team outcomes
Performance Criteria:	1.1. Identify, establish and document team purpose , roles , responsibilities , goals , plans and objectives in consultation with team members 1.2. Support team members in meeting expected outcomes
Element:	2. Develop team cohesion
Performance Criteria:	2.1. Provide opportunities for input of team members into planning, decision making and operational aspects of work team 2.2. Encourage and support team members to take responsibility for own work and to assist each other in undertaking required roles and responsibilities 2.3. Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward individual and team efforts and contributions 2.4. Recognise and address issues, concerns and problems identified by team members or refer to relevant persons as required
Element:	3. Participate in and facilitate work team
Performance Criteria:	3.1. Actively encourage team members to participate in and take responsibility for team activities and communication processes 3.2. Give the team support to identify and resolve problems which impede its performance 3.3. Ensure own contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation's image within the work team, the organisation and with clients/customers
Element:	4. Liaise with management
Performance Criteria:	4.1. Maintain open communication with line manager /management at all times 4.2. Communicate information from line manager/management to the team 4.3. Communicate unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by the team/team members to line manager/management and ensure follow-up action is taken 4.4. Communicate unresolved issues, concerns and problems related to the team/team members raised by line managers/management to the team and ensure follow-up to action is taken

Learning Outcomes

 On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

You will also have developed your communication skills and an awareness of group dynamics and processes.

Details of Learning Activities

• practical demonstrations and group work
• lecture and class discussions
• peer learning
• research
• group activities/projects
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
• simulated workplaces

Out of class self-directed learning activities include but are not limited to; revision and editing of class notes, private research, project work and preparation for assessment. It may also include assessment tasks out of class.

Teaching Schedule

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Class number	Objectives	Topics/Themes	Activities	Unit & Elements
1	Intro’s	Course and assessment overview and introduction to resources, expectations and BluePulse	Lecture and class discussion	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5 and Team 1-4
2	Understanding of what Vision Systems are and aspiration about the skill-set, as well as looking at teamwork skills	Types of vision systems, their purpose and methods of installation/operation and a team game	1. Lecture with PPT (lots of images and diagrams for inspiration and some methods to support the systems) & Vision Tech’s client PPT, Pre-tech movie, 2. Tent pole team game and review,	Vision 1&3, WHS 1, and Team 1-4
Mid semester break
3	Learning about the components of a vision system	What is this? Explination of terms, equipment and cables. Explination of signal types and a team game	1. Lecture with PPT then component review, 2. Ball team game and review	Vision 1-3, WHS 1, and Team 1-4
4	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision Systems	Practical work	In collaborative teams of 3-4 follow the schematic & equipment list on the board to set-up a functional AV system	Vision 1-3, WHS 1, and Team 1-4
5	Developing reflective practice and focus on Team	Focus on Vision design & Teamwork set-ups from last 2 weeks	Re-form into your groups from last week do reflective work.	Vision 1, WHS 1, Team 1-4
6	Focus on learning, oral communication, navigating the world of work and interacting with others	See how professional vision component company Extron operates, its latest equipment and understandings of vision systems today and into the future	Excursion to Extron with Greg Long	Vision 1-3, WHS 1, and Team 1
7	Focus on media servers and control networks in relation to vision systems	Medianet with Rowan Humphrey	Lecture and class discussion with some practical work	Vision 1-3, WHS 1, and Team 2
8	Look at the vision system and where it is nowand in the future	It’s all about 4k and surround sound	Lecture and class discussion	Vision 1-3, WHS 1, and Team 2
9	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in WHS	Intro to WHS hazards and risks	Identification and differences between hazards and risks and responses to each. Use classwork as examples and do groupwork on the topic	WHS 1-5, Viseion 1 and Team 1
10	Mid-semester review	Overview of all critical aspects of assessment, performance evidence and performance knowledge	Lecture and class discussion and look at photos taken from classes so far	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5 and Team 1-4
Mid year break
11	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Team and Collaborate	Intro to Collaborate in a creative process and review of assessments for Team and Collaborate	Planning, communication, leadership and collaboration skills in AV with DeBono’s 6 Thinking Hats	Vision 1, WHS 1, Team 1 - 4 and Collaborate 1-3
12	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision Systems	Practical work	In collaborative teams of 3-4 follow the schematic & equipment list on the board to set-up a functional AV system	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1
13	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision Systems	Practical work	In collaborative teams of 3-4 follow the schematic & equipment list on the board to set-up a functional AV system	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1
14	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision Systems	Practical work	In groups of 3-4 follow the schematic & equipment list on the board to set-up a functional AV system	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
15	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision Systems	Practical work	In groups of 3-4 follow the schematic & equipment list on the board to set-up a functional AV system	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
16	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision Systems	Prepare for your first Production work (in class) assessment	Plan for Production	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
17	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision Systems	First Production work (in class) assessment	Plan for Production and present plans to class showing equipment list, vision schematic, floor plan (in the classroom), demonstration of creative and collaborative descision making as well as the hazards and risks of the production	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
18	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Practical work; observation of all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Group A practical assessment and review	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
19	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Practical work; observation of all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Group B practical assessment and review	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
20	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Practical work; observation of all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Group C practical assessment and review	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
21	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision Systems	Review previous Production and prepare for second Production	Plan for Production	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
22	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision Systems	Prepare for second Production work (in class) assessment	Plan for Production and present plans to class showing equipment list, vision schematic, floor plan (in the classroom), demonstration of creative and collaborative descision making as well as the hazards and risks of the production	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
Mid semester break
23	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Practical work; observation of all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Group A practical assessment and review	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
24	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Practical work; observation of all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Group B practical assessment and review	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
25	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Practical work; observation of all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Group C practical assessment and review	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3
26	Review and feedback	Focus on all Elements and Performance Criteria in Vision, WHS, Team and Collaborate	Individual sessions with students	Vision 1-3, WHS 1-5, Team 1-4 and Collaborate 1-3

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None

References

You are advised to look at the course links and references in Blackboard for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

Your teacher will provide you with the necessary resources in classes and it is recommended that you bring note taking materials and a mobile device for research ie a smart phone, laptop or tablet.

Overview of Assessment

 Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of underpinning theory knowledge.

Assessment Tasks

This unit is assessed with Operate Complex Vision Systems and BSBWHS404A Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control. It is also assessed with BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process in Semester 2.To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback on all assessment and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for Assessment Tasks 3 and 5 which will determine your final result for each of the four units (refer to MyRMIT for the grading rubric).

Assessment Task 1:Operating Complex Vision System
3 x Blackboard tests on Operating Complex Vision Systems

Topics include;
• Routine maintenance procedures for vision systems that need to be undertaken for both temporary and permanent installations
• The purpose and function of media servers and control networks in relation to vision systems
• The issues and challenges that typically arise when setting up and operating complex vision systems, along with solutions to address them

These 3 tests will be completed at home:

Test1: between Classes 7 and 8, with feedback in Class 8
Test 2: between Classes 15 and 16, with feedback in Class 16
Test 3: between Classes 20 and 21, with feedback in Class 21

Assessment Task 2: Work Health and Safety Test
Blackboard test to assess your current knowledge of WHS legislation, understanding of risk and evaluation of a range of risk controls in given scenarios.

This assessment will be completed at home between in classes 8 and 9, with verbal feedback in classes 9.

Assessment Task 3: Production A (This assessment will be graded)
For this assessment you will collaborate in teams to set up, operate and pack down vision systems that feature multiple sources and display devices for an in class production. You will be working in teams but assessed individually through direct observation and through oral questioning during and after the assessment.

This assessment will occur in class 18, 19 and 20 with verbal feedback given in class 26.

Assessment Task 4: Teamwork Reflection
Review the Team Plan of the first Production (including details of how the plan was developed,how it was monitored and how successful this was for the team performance) and review the feedback provided to you via your team members, as well as your own performance. This review will be compeleted using a set of questions in Blackboard.

This assessment is due in Week 22

Assessment Task 5: Production B (This assessment will be graded)
For this assessment you will collaborate in teams to set up, operate and pack down vision systems that feature multiple sources and display devices for an in class production. You will be working in teams but assessed individually through direct observation and through oral questioning during and after the assessment.

This assessment will occur in class 23, 24 and 25, with verbal feedback given in class 26.

Assessment Task 6: Collaboration - Reflection and Review
Review the collaborative process in the second Production; concepts of trust and ethical behaviours; creative endeavours; challenges; benefits; and key learning for the future from working on the Vision Systems completed in class via a set of questions in Blackboard.

Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades

CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment

Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix is available in Blackboard.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

Attendance

The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. Non-attendance may seriously jeopardise the chances of success in a course. Clearly, non-attendance at an assessment will result in failure of that assessment. Where visa conditions apply, attendance is compulsory.

Cover Sheet for Submissions

You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (web link)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained.

Assessment and Feedback (web link)

You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress (unresolved) (web link)

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Special consideration for Late Submission (unresolved) (web link)

All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (unresolved) (web link)

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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