Course Title: Manage project quality
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: BUSM6371C
Course Title: Manage project quality
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5256 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Matthew Donato
Phone: (03) 9925 4519
Email: matthew.donato@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Program Manager
Ahmet Ertuncay
Email: ahmet.ertuncay@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 8375
Nominal Hours: 40
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It covers determining quality requirements, implementing quality assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality |
Element: |
1. Determine quality requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Determine quality objectives , standards and levels, with input from stakeholders and guidance of a higher project authority, to establish the basis for quality outcomes and a quality management plan |
Element: |
2. Implement quality assurance processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Measure and document results of project activities and product performance throughout the project life cycle to determine compliance with agreed quality standards |
Element: |
3. Implement project quality improvements |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Review processes and implement agreed changes continually throughout the project life cycle to ensure continuous quality improvement |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
Students will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning via CANVAS and other forms of structured teaching and learning). Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.
Teaching Schedule
Lesson 1 Introduction and Overview of Competency
Lesson 2 Establishing Context (Internal and External)
Lesson 3 Quality Plan Inputs/Quality Objectives/ Management Responsibilities
Lesson 4 Quality Control// Quality Assurance
Lesson 5 Implementation of Quality Management Plan
Lesson 6 Quality Plan Review
Lesson 7 Continuous improvement in Quality Management
Lesson 8 Presentation of Quality plan
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
AS/NZS ISO 9001 AS/NZS ISO 10005 |
Other Resources
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment Tasks |
Assessment Task 1 -Quality Management Plan and Review of Quality Management Plan |
Assessment Task 2 - Review of Quality Management Plan |
Assessment Task 3 - In class Test |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
|
1.2 |
X |
X |
|
1.3 |
X |
X |
|
1.4 |
X |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
X |
2.3 |
X |
X |
X |
2.4 |
X |
X |
X |
3.1 |
X |
|
X |
3.2 |
X |
|
X |
3.3 |
X |
|
X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in all Three (3) assessments. This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent
Reasonable Adjustment
Students with a disability or long-term medical or mental health condition can apply for adjustments to their study and assessment conditions (Reasonable Adjustments and Equitable Assessment Arrangements) by registering with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=01daxmpd1vo4z
In Class Assessment (Portfolio) Handed out in each class from Lesson 1 to 6. Due at the end of each class and will contribute to your portfolio. Will include direct observation and questioning
Due - Lesson 1 to 6
Assessment 1 Part A - Create a Quality Management Plan - - Lesson 1
- Quality Inputs, Quality Objectives, Management Responsibilities, Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
Due - Lesson 7
Assessment 1 Part B - Review of Quality Management Plan - Handout - Lesson 1
- Implement Project Quality Improvements - Review.
Due - Lesson 7
Assessment 2 - Oral Presentation of Plan –Handed out in Lesson 1
Oral presentation of Quality Management Plan.
Due- Lesson 8
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Assessment Mapping Matrix | |||||||||||
Element/Performance Criteria |
P1.1 |
P1.2 |
P1.3 |
P1.4 |
P2.1 |
P2.2 |
P2.3 |
P2.4 |
P3.1 |
P3.2 |
P3.3 |
In Class Tasks (Portfolio) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Assessment 1 Part A |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
|
|
Assessment 1 Part B |
|
|
|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Presentation |
|
|
X |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
Graded Assessment
You will need to obtain Satisfactory (S) in all assessment tasks before grading can occur.
Marks from assessments will count towards a final grade only if the individual assessment result is satisfactory (S)
Grade Table
NYC Not Yet Competent / NYS in any of the above assessments
GAG Competent – Pass
CC Competent – Credit
CDI Competent – Distinction
CHD Competent – High Distinction
Other Information
Competency requirements and Grading:
To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Observation of students performing work is used to confirm competency.
Grading available are:
Grade level Competency Level
CHD Competent with High Distinction -The learner will confidently apply novel but relevant solutions to unfamiliar and complex tasks.
CDI Competent with Distinction -The learner will confidently evaluate alternative solutions to an unfamiliar task or problem and use the most appropriate solution.
CC Competent with Credit -The learner will elegantly apply appropriate facts, rules and standard solutions to achieve an unfamiliar task or problem with confidence.
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded -The learner will be able to apply facts, rules and standard solutions to achieve a predictable task or solve a problem.
NYC Not Yet Competent
-Although the learner exhibits access to a limited range of facts and rules, the learner has difficulty applying these facts and rules to a familiar task.
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
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English language development
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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