Course Title: Plan and implement a project in the workplace
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: GRAP5273
Course Title: Plan and implement a project in the workplace
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5230 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Course Contact : Annette Cook
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438
Course Contact Email:annette.cook@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 200
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
In this unit you will plan and implement a project, work effectively within an organisation and accept responsibility for and monitor own work. You will also develop your employability skills in the workplace and produce a reflective journal on the experience.This course includes a work integrated experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU015 Plan and implement a project in the workplace |
Element: |
1 Develop project plans |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Develop plans and strategies based on workplace or project needs to achieve identified operational outcomes in collaboration with relevant personnel |
Element: |
2 Implement and monitor project |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Oversee implementation of operational plan 2.2 Provide support and assistance to colleagues involved in implementing the plan and deal with contingencies as required |
Element: |
3 Work effectively with others |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Undertake responsibilities and duties and project requirements in a positive manner to promote cooperation and good relationships |
Element: |
4 Accept responsibility for and co-ordinate own work and performance |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Monitor own work according to requirements for job quality, contribution to work targets, timelines and resource use |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit takes place in the workplace. The duration of work placement is approximately 3 weeks. The participant will work with the placement coordinator to locate suitable placements. They will prepare for and attend the workplace. Whilst in the workplace they will support the industry team in developing, implementing, and monitoring workplace projects. A work placement can also include freelance work with a client.
Teaching Schedule
Week | Activity | Element |
1 | 18 - 29 July Placement in industry |
1,2,3,4 |
2 | 18 - 29 July Placement in industry | 1,2,3,4 |
3 | 17Oct - 4 Nov Placement in industry |
1,2,3,4 |
4 | 17Oct - 4 Nov Folio advisement session |
4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students will prepare for, attend and reflect on workplacement. Students will also finalise their portfolio for industry.
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
Resume portfoilo
Reflective journal
Submission of WIL documentation and industry feedback
A final assessment of Competency Achieved or Not Yet Competent will be given at the end of the course, when students complete the work placement and related documentation.
To be deemed competent students must satisfactorily complete all Learning Elements and related Performance Criteria.
This unit is not graded.
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
The application of this unit sees an individual artist or designer planning and implementing a project, working effectively within an organisation and accepting responsibility for and monitoring own work. This work would usually be carried out under limited supervision and competency will be demonstrated as a work placement.
The majority of this unit is delivered in the work place.
Participants must submit the following completed forms at the end of each placement:

• Form A

• Evaluation report
Participate in a folio advisement session.
Assessment Matrix
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