Course Title: Manage personal work priorities and professional development
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: EMPL5626C
Course Title: Manage personal work priorities and professional development
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5221 - Diploma of Business Administration
Course Contact : Hazel Sims
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1316
Course Contact Email:hazel.sims@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
There are no formal pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course.
Course Description
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to manage one’s own work performance and professional development. Particular emphasis is on setting and meeting priorities, analysing information and using a range of strategies to develop further competence.
If you are undertaking this course in Melbourne from semester 2, 2012 onwards your teacher will advise you if you require access to a computer for the course. It is recommended that you have access to a mobile computing device to allow greater flexibility in terms of where you can work on campus outside class times.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
Element: |
1. Establish personal work goals |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Personal work planning and organisation serve as a positive role model in the workplace. 1.2 Personal work goals, plans and activities reflect the organisation's plans, and own responsibilities and accountabilities. 1.3 Individual initiative is taken to achieve and extend personal work goals beyond those planned. 1.4 Personal performance is measured and maintained in varying work conditions, work contexts and contingencies. |
Element: |
2. Set and meet own work priorities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Initiative is taken to prioritise and facilitate competing demands to achieve personal, team and the organisation's goals and objectives. 2.2 Technology is used efficiently and effectively to manage work priorities and commitments. |
Element: |
3. Develop and maintain professional competence |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Personal knowledge and skills are assessed against competency standards to determine development needs, priorities and plans. 3.2 Feedback from employees, clients and colleagues is sought and used to identify and develop ways to improve competence. 3.3 Development opportunities suitable to personal learning styles(s) are identified, evaluated, selected and used to develop competence. 3.4 Participation in networks is undertaken to enhance personal knowledge, skills and work relationships. 3.5 New skills are identified and developed to achieve and maintain a competitive edge. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will involve classroom discussions, online discussions based on textbook theory and experience, internet research, quizzes and reflective learning practice. Importantly, the two week practical placement is the central work based learning experience. Scheduled meetings with the teacher will take place.
It is important that the student finds a placement within the first five weeks of semester. The strategy for success is explained in class.
Teaching Schedule
| WEEK | ELEMENT/LEARNING OBJECTIVES | ACTIVITIES | ASSESSMENT | |
| 0 25 June 2012 |
Introduction to course/Overview/Textbook/Assessment
Practical Placement discussion. Brainstorm places to work. |
Induction Finding a placement
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| 1 2 July 2012 |
Establish personal work goals |
Academic writing: How to write a reflective journal Activity: write your CV and have it lodged with RMIT Application Express. See myRMIT students webpages for Careers link.
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Work logbook | |
| 2 9 July 2012 |
Establish personal work goals |
Chapter 26: Understanding how people learn
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Work logbook | |
| 3 16 July 2012 |
Establish personal work goals |
Chapter 7: Establishing effective working relationships
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Work logbook | |
| 4 23 July 2012 |
Set and meet own work priorities |
Chapter 7: Establishing effective working relationships
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Work logbook | |
| 5 30 July 2012 |
STUDENT STUDY WEEK - NO FORMAL CLASSES (Week commencing 30 July 2012) |
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| 6 6 Aug 2012 |
Set and meet own work priorities |
Chapter 8: Managing priorities
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| 7 13 Aug 2012 |
Practical Placement 13 August - 24 August 2-12 |
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TASK 2 PP Journal | |
| 8 20 Aug 2012 |
Practical Placement | TASK 2 PP Journal | ||
| MID SEMESTER BREAK (27-31 August 2012) |
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| 9 3 Sept 2012 |
Set and meet own work priorities | Chapter 8: Managing priorities Activity: Work Logbook |
TASK 2 Interview with teacher | |
| 10 10 Sept 2012 |
Set and meet own work priorities | Chapter 11: Unlocking peak performance: the five keys Activity: Work Logbook |
TASK 2 Interview with teacher | |
| 11 17 Sept 2012 |
Set and meet own work priorities |
Chapter 9: Understanding leadership
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Work logbook | |
| 12 24 Sept 2012 |
Develop and maintain professional competence |
Chapter 9: Understanding leadership
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Work logbook | |
| 13 1 Oct 2012 |
Develop and maintain professional competence |
Chapter 26: Encouraging a learning environment
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Work logbook | |
| 14 8 Oct 2012 |
Develop and maintain professional competence | Work on assessments. | ||
| 15 15 Oct 2012 |
Develop and maintain professional competence | Work on assessments. | Assessment due: |
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| 16 22 Oct 2012 |
Develop and maintain professional competence
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Kris Cole, Management Theory and Practice, Fourth Ed, Prentice Hall, NSW |
References
myRMIT is a learner source for documents relating to this course. It is essential that the student has gained access to a workplace to perform administrative tasks in the two week practical placement. |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including in-class exercises, problem-solving exercises, assignments, group or individual projects, work log book, work journal and practical placement. Activities may include the production of technical requirements such as documents, direct observation of workplace practices and the presentation of a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio may include documents, photographs, video and/or audio files.
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. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
CRITICAL ASPECTS
The critical aspects for assessment and evidence are the student’s practical placement experience which will need to be addressed in determining competence. To demonstrate competence the student will produce evidence that they have the competencies to prepare personal work plans and establish personal work priorities. They must show their ability to assess their own performance and to identify and act on their own professional development needs.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete 2 tasks including Practical Placement in its entirety. You must successfully complete all 2 tasks and Practical Placement to be deemed competent in this unit.
TASK 1Work logbook
This assessment is due in Week 15. You will download the marking guide for the Work Logbook from myRMIT. Based on the weekly activities described in the logbook you should answer the questions related to class discussions and textbook theory and handouts during the semester. You will maintain your own collection of work completed over the semester in an organised and secure manner. Ask the teacher for feedback to ensure your success. Your logbook will be collated (together with your supervisor’s observation form) and this should be submitted electronically or to the teacher by hand, by Friday of Week 15.
Please note:
- The work logbook and practical placement journal will be assessed according to the grade CA/NYC/DNS
TASK 2 Practical placement journal
This assessment is due in Week 15 and is based on the two week work placement experience in an administrative role.
You should use an academic reflective journal writing style which demonstrates how you managed your own personal work priorities using time management skills and techniques in order to meet your own goals and objectives as well as those of your practical placement organisation. See marking guide in myRMIT.
Submission Requirements
Assessment tasks need to be submitted via electronic copy with hard copy in class, where required.
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms is available at myRMIT and Student Diary.
• 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 a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of work for assessment is available on blackboard.
• 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.
Marking Guide (competency):
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as ‘competency based training’ (CBT). So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based education settings that are often based on knowledge retention.
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.
Please refer to the Final Grades table below.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognized against industry standards and employability skills.
The grading is according to the following criteria:
1. Level of independence, initiative, enterprise and performance of the work task – you will need to find a practical placement and administer the appropriate forms, ensuring privacy for all parties to the documents. You will have your CV/Resume checked by Application Express at RMIT in good time to secure your placement. Your class attendance will ensure success, seeking feedback on your progress from the teacher. You will follow administration requirements and tasks, processes and resources planned to ensure efficient management of self, resources and placement. You will be aware of legislative requirements and apply them where appropriate. You will complete in full all work required in the two tasks listed in the course guide.
2. Demonstrated breadth of underpinning knowledge and a willingness to continue learning – you will identify your career projection and leadership development. You will show how you planned and managed goals and the use of time, both personally and professionally. You will meet deadlines regarding the practical placement. You will plan and identify your learning needs and monitor and evaluate your training requirements.
3. Techniques and processes, technology skills and problem solving – you will use complex functions of various computer software to record your time management, design and develop templates, charts, standard documents and user manuals. You will use electronic communication and produce written correspondence and reports using technology to manage organisational information. You will use problem solving techniques learned in the semester as it relates to self management and make contingency plans.
4. Work organisation, planning and self management – You will compose specific written plans, set goals, prioritise goals and schedule strategies and delegate tasks in order to get the task done in a timely manner. You will be able to narrow your focus and set time aside for reflection and is realistic. You will show evidence of to-do-lists, of beginning the task before its due date and are flexible, showing how you avoided time traps. You will delegate duties and responsibilities where needed, use teamwork principles at your placement. You will follow organisational standards and meet legislative and regulatory requirements.
5. Communication, people networking, language and interpersonal skills and teamwork – You will communicate in a business manner, when managing organisational systems and processes ensuring usability and compliance. Your documents will be complete, formatted, free of spelling and grammar errors, topics will be suitably addressed and content will be professionally presented. You will use effective interpersonal skills and relating to a wide range of internal and external clients. You will relate well to a wide range of audiences in interpersonal exchanges requiring excellent negotiation and writing skills. You will be able to evaluate your own job performance and connect the experience to your learning goals. You will understand the roles of coaching and mentoring and understand basic management styles (authoritarian, democratic, laissez faire). You will be able to show your steps to achievement, reflect on your goals and choose the direction and course you plan to take, identifying how you will achieve your plan.
Final Grades table:
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
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
Assessment Matrix
| BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
Assessment |
| Required Knowledge: | |
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Relevant legislation from all levels of government that affects business operation, especially in regard to occupational health and safety and environmental issues, equal opportunity, industrial lrelations and anti-discrimination. The principles and techniques involved in the management and organisation of:
the organisation’s policies, plans and procedures the types of work methods and practices which can improve personal performance the types of learning style(s) and how they relate to the individual the management development opportunities and options for self |
Task 1 and 2 including practical placement |
Required Skills: |
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| ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities
functional literacy skills to interpret written and oral information about workplace requirements communication skills, including receiving and analysing feedback and reporting a range of skills to support work management and development:
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Task 1 and 2 including practical placement
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| Elements/Performance Criteria: | |
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1. Establish personal work goals (1.1-1.4) 2. Set and meet own work priorities (2.1-2.2) 3. Develop and maintain professional competence (3.1-3.5) |
Task 1 and 2 including practical placement |
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