Course Title: Manage projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: BUSM6254C
Course Title: Manage projects
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5222 - Diploma of Management
Course Contact : Robyn Lyons, Ian Fisher
Course Contact Phone: 3 9925 9118 & 3 9925 9450
Course Contact Email:robyn.lyons@rmit.edu.au, ian.fisher@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Loraine Grant
9925 9145
loraine.grant@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit addresses the management of projects including the development of a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learnt for application to future projects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG510A Manage projects |
Element: |
1. Define project |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1Access project scope and other relevant documentation |
Learning Outcomes
Students will study and learn through tutorials, case studies, group work and prescribed exercises and assessment work.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit comprises a range of learning activities that includes tutorials, online activities, case studies, videos,group work and exercises.
Students are engaged in the activities that explore the elements that are part of " Managing Projects" such as Defining the project,The Skills required,Managing the project team and individuals,The project life cycle and Risk management.
To encapsulate the learning a real life project will be undertaken so that the theories can be applied,plus this "Project" will enable elements of other units to be utilised I.E. Time Management,Team Effectiveness,Facilitate Continuous improvement.
Students will also be engaged in:
- Observation and investigation ( Problem Solving )
- Research,collect and analyse data (Planning & Organising )
- Group discussion on Project and Project Management strategies/issues and concerns
- Use of technology for reports or data collecting ( Technology )
- Use of self evaluation ( Learning )
- Online activities (Technology )
- Use technology to present information ( Communication & Technology )
Students will also be able to apply these skills and theories when working with teams on a work place project.
Teaching Schedule
Lecture Sequence Unit of Competency Lecture dates Discussion Topics Assessments
Lecture 1 Program introduction 18th February 2010 • Introduction of program
• Introduction of assessment process
• Building an evidence portfolio
• Mission Statement
• Code of Conduct
• Gantt Chart Overview
Lecture 2 BSBPMG510A Manage Projects 25th February • Define the project
• Scope & limitations of the project
• Project Management tools
• Risk Management
• Finalising the project Assessment:
Project Summary for Managing Projects
Lecture 3 BSBMGT515A Manage Operational Plan 4th March • Operational Plans
• Monitor & review operational performance
• Solving problems/decision making Assessment: Operational Plans:
Action Plan/Gantt Chart
Lecture 4 BSBWOR502A Ensure Team Effectiveness 11th March • Team performance plan
• Task : team purpose
• Group dynamics
• Team cohesion Belbin Questionnaire
Lecture 5 BSBWOR502A Ensure Team Effectiveness 25th March • Communication foundations
Easter Break
Lecture 6 BSBWOR502A Ensure Team Effectiveness 8th April • Managing Conflict
Lecture 7 BSBWOR502A Ensure Team Effectiveness 15th April • Leadership styles
Lecture 8 BSBWOR502A Ensure Team Effectiveness 22nd April • Motivation
Lecture9 BSBWOR502A Ensure Team Effectiveness 29th April • Individual differences
• Attitudes/Values Value surveys
Lecture 10 BSBWOR502A Ensure Team Effectiveness 6th May • Personality Myers Briggs
Lecture 11 BSBWOR502A Ensure Team Effectiveness 13th May • Problem solving tools
Lecture 12 BSBWOR502A Ensure Team Effectiveness 20th May •Coaching/mentoring
Lecture 13 BSBWOR502A Ensure Team Effectiveness 27 May • Group/individual learning
Lecture 14 BSBLED 501A Workplace Learning 8th July • Learning Organisations
Lecture 15 BSBLED 501A Workplace Learning 15th July • Training & Development
Lecture 16 BSBLED501A Wokplace Learning 22nd July • Learning Needs/Learning Plans
Lecture 17 BSBLED501A Workplace Learning 29th July • Training Plans
Lecture 18 BSBLED501A Workplace Learning 5th August • Training Assessment Evaluation
Lecture 19 BSBPMG510A Manage Projects 12th August • Individual project completions & deadlines Assessment: Project Summary
Lecture 20 BSBMGT515A Manage Operational Plan 19th August • Preparation for presentations
• Review Project Assessment Action Plan/Gantt Chart
Lecture 21 BSBLED501A Workplace Learning 26th August • Presentations
• Completion of Assessment Portfolio Workplace Learning Training Plan
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Manage Projects Effectively |
7339-7301-9 |
Managing Projects |
7506-3471-5 |
Project Management |
74103-051-X |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this standard must be able to provide evidence that they have successfully managed projects – either a straightforward project or a section of a larger project.
This evidence will cover the application of project management skills and the meeting of timelines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for the project.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment is based on the submission of a portfolio of evidence that contains:
- documents
- related activities or tasks
- letters of support
- memos
- examples of work
Assessment Matrix
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