Course Title: Apply project risk-management techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: BUSM7907C
Course Title: Apply project risk-management techniques
Important Information:
Students are to read this document to ensure that all completed assessment tasks comply with the listed learning elements and performance criteria.
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6136 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Paul Farina
Paul.farina@rmit.edu.au
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
Year One and Two completion
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with aspects of risk management in a project. It specifically involves planning for, controlling and reviewing risks associated with the project, and assisting in this process where required.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG415A Apply project risk-management techniques |
Element: |
1. Assist with risk analysis and planning |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Contribute to identifying and prioritising potential risks throughout the project life cycle, using established risk-analysis methods, techniques and tools 1.2 Contribute to developing risk management strategies and risk management plans according to established guidelines 1.3 Contribute to developing and implementing risk-reporting mechanisms |
Element: |
2. Perform risk-control activities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Monitor risks according to agreed project and risk management plans and advise project manager of changing circumstances 2.2 Regularly review current and proposed activities to identify potential and actual risks and opportunities 2.3 Contribute to implementing agreed risk management approaches and amending plans to reflect the changing environment 2.4 Contribute to corrective action on risks according to risk management plan and delegated authority 2.5 Contribute to review of contingency plans on an ongoing basis and, where required, ensure tasks allocated to individuals and/or team are clarified with the project manager before implementation 2.6 Apply and monitor risk-contingency measures according to risk management plan 2.7 Identify and report opportunities in the same way as risks |
Element: |
3. Contribute to assessing risk-management outcomes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Contribute to ongoing review of project outcomes to determine effectiveness of risk management activities by accessing project risk records and other available information 3.2 Report risk management issues and responses to others for lessons learned or application to future projects |
Learning Outcomes
This unit applies to a project practitioner working in a project support role.
The individual may be operating in a large or small organisation and applying skills in the context of enterprise projects.
The project practitioner may be part of a project team under the direction of a project manager, or may work as part of a smaller scale self-directed team.
This unit has generic application to a range of industries and organisations and a range of projects, from simple to complex.
In the context of this unit a project is defined as involving:
• a practical and comprehensive project plan
• a documented communications strategy
• a detailed project budget
• strategic engagement with stakeholders
• a risk, issues and change-management methodology
• a quality plan with assurance and control processes
• a supportive team-based environment.
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Research
On Line
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Delivery |
Topic |
Assessments |
1-2 |
No sessions |
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3 |
Lecture |
Course overview and introduction
Why manage project risks? |
|
4 |
Online |
On Line group discussions |
|
5 |
Online |
Element 1. Assist with risk analysis and planning |
|
6 |
Online |
Element 1 Risk-management strategies and plans |
(Small business proposal for Undertake small business planning submission) |
7 |
Online |
Element 2. Perform risk-control activities Monitor risks Risk-management approaches Delegate authority |
(Online Quiz 1 for Undertake small business planning) |
8 |
Online |
Element 2 Risk-contingency measures Opportunities Element 3. Contribute to assessing risk-management outcomes (risk records and issues) |
|
9 |
No session |
Work on assessments Discussion board help available |
Submit Assessment Feasibility Study for Undertake small business planning |
10 |
Online |
Work on assessments Discussion board help available |
Submit Assessment Task 1 Online Quiz 1 |
Mid-semester Break | |||
11 |
TBC |
Work on assessments Discussion board help available |
Submit Assessment Task 1 Online Quiz 2 |
12 |
Online |
Element 3. Contribute to assessing risk-management outcomes |
|
13 |
No session |
Work on assessments Discussion board help available |
Submit Assessment 1 Online Quiz 3 |
14 |
Online |
Course review Elements 1-3 Assessment |
Submit Assessment 1 Online Quiz 4 |
15 |
Online |
|
Submit Assessment 2 - Project Risk Management Plan |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.
Overview of Assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques replicate building design workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Holistic or project-based assessment with other related units is recommended.
Assessment Tasks
ASSESSMENT 1 - Quiz 1-4 ASSESSMENT 2 - PROJECT Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment
| 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 |
Assessment Matrix
refer to canvas
Other Information
Academic Progress:
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from each other. The University’s mission is to create and disseminate knowledge to meet the needs of industry and the
community and to foster in students the skills and passion to contribute to and engage with the world.
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Student Responsibilities:
In undertaking this course students are required to be responsible for:
- The time management of the course work in order to complete all work requirements satisfactorily and on time.
- RMIT encourages students to attend all scheduled classes to optimise academic success.
- To ascertain what content or assessment has been missed, and gather the information prior to next class.
- To be proactive in mastering the academic material of the course by challenging, questioning and extending
- course outcomes.
- To be responsible for the maintenance of a non-disruptive and scholastic attitude in the learning environment.
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Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
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Equitable Assessment:
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Special Consideration:
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Assessment Principles:
Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.
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Employability skills:
Employability skills describe non-technical skills and competencies that are an important part of effective and successful
participation in the workplace.The following Employability Skills are an inherent part of this course:
Communication, Teamwork, Problem solving, Initiative and enterprise, Planning and organising, Self management, Learning and
Technology.
Plagiarism:
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Cover sheet for submission of work for assessment:
Whenever you submit work for assessment you must include a declaration of authorship.
All hard copy submissions of work for assessment should include a completed and signed ’Cover sheet for submission of work for assessment’ which can be found at the following link
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E-submissions
A condition of using the online e-submissions process is that you have read and agreed to the following statement:
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