Course Title: Manage risk
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: BUSM6497C
Course Title: Manage risk
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Program: C0044 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Community Sector Management
Course Contact : Bronwyn Tanti
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9079
Course Contact Email:bronwyn.tanti@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across the organisation or for a specific business unit or area.
This unit is delivered and assessed with CHCMGT601B: Contribute to effective governance.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBRSK501B Manage risk |
Element: |
1. Establish risk context |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review organisational processes, procedures and requirements for undertaking risk management 1.2 Determine scope for risk management process 1.3 Identify internal and external stakeholders and their issues 1.4 Review political, economic, social, legal, technological and policy context 1.5 Review strengths and weaknesses of existing arrangements 1.6 Document critical success factors, goals or objectives for area included in scope 1.7 Obtain support for risk management activities 1.8 Communicate with relevant parties about the risk management process and invite participation |
Element: |
2. Identify risks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Invite relevant parties to assist in the identification of risks 2.2 Research risks that may apply to scope 2.3 Use tools and techniques to generate a list of risks that apply to the scope, in consultation with relevant parties |
Element: |
3. Analyse risks |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess likelihood of risks occurring 3.2 Assess impact or consequence if risks occur 3.3 Evaluate and prioritise risks for treatment |
Element: |
4. Select and implement treatments |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Determine and select most appropriate options for treating risks 4.2 Develop an action plan for implementing risk treatment 4.3 Communicate risk management processes to relevant parties 4.4 Ensure all documentation is in order and appropriately stored 4.5 Implement and monitor action plan 4.6 Evaluate risk management process |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Essential learning activities will take place during a series of 1 day workshops. You will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some of the learning activities that you will undertake are:
• Analysis of current case studies
• Self- reflection exercises
• Discussion groups relating to theoretical and practice-based topics
• Problem based activities
Reflecting on your own work content is a significant aspect of this course, and you will be given opportunities during the workshops to discuss and think about your practice.
All courses and learning activities will be supported and complemented by RMIT’s learning management tool “blackboard”. You will be required to participate in on line learning activities each month using the discussion board forum.
Teaching Schedule
There are 10 workshops scheduled for this program. This unit is taught and assessed together with CHCMGT601B: Contribute to effective governance and will be covered in detail in workshops 2 and 3
| Workshop | Date | Class Content | Unit(s) of competency and elements |
| 2 | March 2014 |
1: Roles and responsibilities of governing body/ies in community sector organisations, including but not restricted to;
2: Principles and practices of effective governance, including;
3: Risks facing an organisation and associated risk assessment and management policies, procedures and measures 4: Relevant risk and legislation, codes of practice and national standards |
BSBRSK501B: Manage Risk CHCMGT601B: Contribute to effective governance |
| 3 | April 2014 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Robbins, Bergman, Stagg, Coulter; Management 6, Pearson |
References
Other Resources
Additional resources will also be available in the learning management tool “Blackboard”. A set of readings will be made available to you prior to each workshop. A list of program specific resources, including journals and texts that may support you in the program, can also be found on the link to the RMIT library in “Blackboard”.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include an in class case study, and a blackboard discussion focusing on risk managment processesses within your organisation.
Assessment Tasks
This unit is assessed by completion of the following tasks:
- A case study (completed in class) including creating a risk management plan
- A blackboard discussion focusing on the risk management processes within your organisation
Full details of these assessment tasks can be found on the blackboard shell for the program.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These are available from the program co-ordinator.
Other Information
Submissions You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission) 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. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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