Course Title: Undertake project work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: BUSM7931C

Course Title: Undertake project work

School: 650T Vocational Business Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5366 - Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Course Contact: Julia Makin

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99255175

Course Contact Email: Julia.makin@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Joe Rosagrata

joe.rosagrata@rmit.edu.au

Ph: 99255476

Nominal Hours: 60

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

N/A

Course Description

This unit covers the key concpets for developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBPMG522 Undertake project work

Element:

1. Define project

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Access project scope and other relevant documentation 1.2 Define project stakeholders 1.3 Seek clarification from delegating authority of issues related to project and project parameters 1.4 Identify limits of own responsibility and reporting requirements 1.5 Clarify relationship of project to other projects and to the organisation's objectives 1.6 Determine and access available resources to undertake project

Element:

2. Develop project plan

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Develop project plan in line with the project parameters 2.2 Identify and access appropriate project management tools 2.3 Formulate risk management plan for project, including Work Health and Safety (WHS) 2.4 Develop and approve project budget 2.5 Consult team members and take their views into account in planning the project 2.6 Finalise project plan and gain necessary approvals to commence project according to documented plan

Element:

3. Administer and monitor project

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Take action to ensure project team members are clear about their responsibilities and the project requirements 3.2 Provide support for project team members, especially with regard to specific needs, to ensure that the quality of the expected outcomes of the project and documented time lines are met 3.3 Establish and maintain required recordkeeping systems throughout the project 3.4 Implement and monitor plans for managing project finances, resources and quality 3.5 Complete and forward project reports as required to stakeholders 3.6 Undertake risk management as required to ensure project outcomes are met 3.7 Achieve project deliverables

Element:

4. Finalise project

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Complete financial recordkeeping associated with project and check for accuracy 4.2 Ensure transition of staff involved in project to new roles or reassignment to previous roles 4.3 Complete project documentation and obtain necessary sign-offs for concluding project

Element:

5. Review project

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Review project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan 5.2 Involve team members in the project review 5.3 Document lessons learned from the project and report within the organisation


Learning Outcomes


Students will have the skills to play a significant role in ensuring a project meets timelines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for the project.


Details of Learning Activities

A range of in class activities, case studies and face to face delivery will provide a range of learning and teaching experiences for students. BUSM7931C undertake project work is co-delivered with  MKTG7911C sponsorship and event marketing.

We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.

  

 

 


Teaching Schedule

BUSM7931C undertake project work clsutered (is co-delivered with  MKTG7911C sponsorship and event marketing). The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete this course.  This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Week No

Date

Topic

Assessment

Competencies

Delivered

1

WK 1

Introduction to the Course including:

  • Course requirements
  • Course support documents
  • Course Blackboard access
  • Accuracy of enrolment
  • Assessment requirements/Cover Sheets
  • Reminder re Plagiarism
  • Reminder re Appeals
  • Extensions/Resubmissions
  • Feedback in this course
  • Reminder re submission requirements
  • Getting help

 

See Competency Foundation Skills Map’s

 

2

WK 2

 

Topic 1 – Project tools intro

 

 

3

 WK 3

Topic 1&2 – Project 2 & Sponsorship

 

 

4

WK 4

 Topic 2 - Sponsorship

 

 

5

WK 5

 Topic 2&3 - Sponsorship & Event Plan and evaluation

 

 

6

WK 6

  Topic 3 - Event Plan and evaluation

 

 

7

WK 7

 Assess 1 support

 Topic 4 - Event Comms and program

Task 1 Due

You will receive the feedback in week 8.  If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of week 9.

 

 8

 

Mid-break

WK 8a

 Topic 4 - Event Comms and program

 

Mid Semester Break

 

 

8

 WK 8b

 Topic 4 - Event Comms and program

 

9

WK 9

 Topic 5 - Trade shows

 

 

10

WK 10

Workshop1 – Project 3 (final project plan)

 

 

11

WK 11

 Topic 6 - Event Marketing and sponsor strategy

 

 

12

WK 12

 Assess 2 support

Task 2 Due

You will receive the feedback in week 12.  If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of week 14.

 

13

WK 13

Workshop 2 (Project presentation support)

Topic 6 (Sports and Entertainment industry - Strategy)

 

 

14

WK 14

 Presentations

Assessment Task 3 Due You will receive the feedback in week 14/15

 If required, resubmission for this assessment is due by the end of week 16

 

15

WK 15

 Presentations

 

 

16

WK 16

 Feedback and Resubmissions

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

All resources will be available in Canvas.


Overview of Assessment

 

Overview of Assessment

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

Performance Evidence

 

Evidence of the ability to:

  • define the parameters of the project including:
  • project scope
  • project stakeholders, including own responsibilities
  • relationship of project to organisational objectives and other projects
  • reporting requirements
  • resource requirements
  • use project management tools to develop and implement a project plan including:
  • deliverables
  • work breakdown
  • budget and allocation of resources
  • timelines
  • risk management
  • recordkeeping and reporting
  • consult and communicate with relevant stakeholders to generate input and engagement in planning, implementing and reviewing the project
  • provide support to team members to enable them to achieve deliverables and to transition them as appropriate at completion of the project
  • finalise the project including documentation, sign-offs and reporting
  • review and document the project outcomes.

Knowledge Evidence

 

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • give examples of project management tools and how they contribute to a project
  • outline types of documents and other sources of information commonly used in defining the parameters of a project
  • explain processes for identifying and managing risk in a project
  • outline the organisation's mission, goals, objectives and operations and how the project relates to them
  • explain the organisation's procedures and processes that are relevant to managing a project including:
  • lines of authority and approvals
  • quality assurance
  • human resources
  • budgets and finance
  • recordkeeping
  • reporting
  • outline the legislative and regulatory context of the organisation in relation to project work, including work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

Assessment Conditions

 

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the management and leadership – project management field of work and include access to:

  • relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes
  • relevant workplace documentation and resources
  • case studies and, where possible, real situations
  • interaction with others.

 

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.


Assessment Tasks

This course has 3 assessment tasks. You are required to successfully complete all assessment tasks to be deemed competent in this unit.

You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.

 

Assessment Task 1 – Plan and Develop a Sponsorship Proposal using project tools to plan project scope (based on Case Study)

Date handed out:  Week #1

Date and time due:  Week #7

Group: This assessment should be conducted in groups of 4 only    

Purpose:

The purpose of this assessment is for you to show evidence of the ability to plan and develop a sponsorship strategy using appropriate project tools that highlights project scope, objectives, rationale, budget and method of measuring effectiveness of the strategy. You will learn application of projects, documents and contracts, which are negotiated in a work environment.

Requirements:

You will need to identify and explain the various types of sponsorship that contribute to marketing of an event and evaluate out-comes of those strategies and documenting the project parameters and tools, which apply in a contract or proposal for the sponsorship project plan. This assessment should not exceed 2500 – 3000 words and may be based on a case study provided.

Assessment Task 2 – Plan and Develop an Event Marketing Plan (Using Project Tools)

Date handed out:  Week #1

Date and time due:  Week #12

Group: This assessment should be conducted in groups of 4 only             

Purpose:

The purpose of this assessment is for you to show evidence of the ability to plan and develop an event marketing strategy that highlights project considerations including objectives, rationale, budget and method and project tools for measuring effectiveness of the strategy. You will learn application of project tools documents and contracts, which are negotiated in a work environment.

Requirements:

You will need to identify and explain the various types of event marketing activities and strategies that contribute to marketing project for an event and evaluate out comes of those strategies, which apply in a contract or proposal for the Event marketing plan project. This assessment should not exceed 3000 – 3500 words and may be based on a case study provided.

 

Assessment Task 3 – Present Project for Event and Sponsor application to panel

Date handed out:  Week #3

Date and time due:  Week #14/15

Group: This assessment should be conducted in groups of 4 only, however you will be assessed on an individual basis. 

Purpose:

The purpose of this assessment is for you to present their final project to the board showing all contributions for the proposed sponsorship and event marketing strategy to a panel so as to apply and secure sponsorship funds required to negotiate the most successful outcome for implementation of the campaign. You must show a detailed project outline, which must include evidence of all project elements including budget, timelines, responsibilities and potential risks and identify key highlights of the rationale for the proposed event and requirements for funds, which are usually negotiated in a work environment

Requirements:

You will present in groups, however will be marked on an individual basis.

Presentations based on the previous two assessments should be the key (sales presentation style) pitch for the funding request for sponsorship monies or funds being requested for the planned project (event), which will be based on the sponsorship and event strategic project.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS.   Submission Requirements   You should:

  • Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.  
  • Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
  • When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
  • Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. 

Other Information

Late Submission Procedures    You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.  If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.   More Information:  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work   Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration.  Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.   More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration   Resubmissions:   If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one resubmission.  Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.     If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.   Grading & re-submissions   Successful re-submissions will contribute a CAG only (Competency Achieved Grading) result to your overall grade for the course.   Adjustments to Assessment    In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment   Marking Guide (Competency):    You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.   You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.    Marking Guide (Grading)    After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:    Final Grades table:   CHD Competent with High Distinction CDI Competent with Distinction CC Competent with Credit CAG Competency Achieved – Graded CA Competency Achieved – Not Graded NYC Not Yet Competent DNS Did Not Submit for assessment   Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.

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