Course Title: Establish and maintain strategic networks
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: POLI5036C
Course Title: Establish and maintain strategic networks
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6101 - Advanced Diploma of International Business
Course Contact : Tim Wallis
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5423
Course Contact Email:timothy.wallis@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Stuart Castricum
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
None
Course Description
This course covers establishing, expanding and utilising strategic networks. It includes identifying features of required strategic networks, identifying or establishing network links with key stakeholders and building strategic relationships
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks |
Element: |
Build strategic relationships |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The strategic value and likely outcomes of participating in networks are identified at an individual and organisational level |
Element: |
Identify features of required strategic networks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Existing network links between key stakeholders are identified, and strategies to maintain or expand them are identified and initiated |
Element: |
Identify or establish network links with key stakeholders |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Effective communication channels are established to exchange strategic information for the mutual benefit of network members |
Learning Outcomes
In practice, establishing and maintaining strategic networks may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, complying with legislation, applying government systems, managing change, managing diversity, etc.
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative class room based activities.
The self-based activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and will include student contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice skills in a simulated workplace environment
Teaching Schedule
Week | Date | Topics |
1 | 10 Feb | Induction; Identifying Networks - Types of networks: Social and Professional |
2 | 17 Feb | Identifying Networks – Setting Network objectives |
3 | 24 Feb | Identifying Networks – Industry and Government Networks |
4 | 3 Mar | Stakeholders – Identifying Stakeholders |
5 | 10 Mar | Stakeholders - Consultation & liaison |
6 | 17 Mar | Building Network Links - Principles of interpersonal and group communication |
7 | 24 Mar | Building Network Links - Building influence and reputation |
8 | 31 Mar | Building Network Links – Business Networking for Business Development |
9 | 7 Apr | Building Network Links – Building International Networks |
10 | 14 Apr | Building Strategic Relationships - Formal and informal communication |
Mid Semestere Break | ||
11 | 28 Apr | Building Strategic Relationships – Providing support and assistance |
12 | 5 May | Building Strategic Relationships – E-Communications |
13 | 12 May | Building Strategic Relationships - Negotiation & Conflict resolution |
14 | 19 May | Building Strategic Relationships – Diversity and Cross-cultural communication |
15 | 26 May | Revision and Review |
16 | 2 June | Resubmissions and Resits |
Week 1 will consist of an induction to the course which will include completion of a pre training review and familiarisation with:
• Your teacher(s) and other students.
• Services and facilities
• Student responsibilities
• Where to get support
• Course requirements, key learning outcomes, assessment, feedback and grading.
• Submission requirements and the resubmission policy
• Plagiarism
• Appeals
• Extensions and Special Consideration
• Privacy
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There is no prescribed text |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including assignments, journals, presentation and written or test. 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.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Sharing Workshops
Date handed out: Week 1
Date and time due: Weeks 4-11 – Student groups may nominate a week – if multiple requests for one week then random selection will be made.
Group or Individual: Groups of 3 students.
Purpose: This assessment will allow you to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit.
Requirements: Students will be required to prepare a 20-30 minute knowledge sharing workshop which will be held at the start of each class in weeks 4-11. Students should prepare the workshop based on the relevant weekly topics for that week.
Assessment Task 2 – Networking & Interview Plan
Date handed out: Week 3
Date and time due: Week 12
Group or Individual: Groups of 3 students.
Purpose: This assessment will allow you to develop and demonstrate your ability to build and maintain strategic networks.
Requirements: Each student in the group must define their career objective looking at a 3-5 year timeframe. Based on this – the group will then be required work together to develop clear network objectives and develop a networking and interview plan for each student.
Assessment Task 3 – Interview Report
Date handed out: Week 3
Date and time due: Week 14
Group or Individual: Individual
Purpose: This assessment will allow you to develop and demonstrate your ability to build and maintain strategic networks.
Requirements: Students are required to conduct an interview with one of the contacts on their networking and interview plan. They should then prepare a short summary of the interview (one page) and a one page reflection on how the interview went and how they felt the interview contributed to the development of their career objectives.
Submission requirements:
Assessment tasks must be submitted online through blackboard.
You must:
• Retain a copy of your assessment tasks.
• 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.
• For group assignments - all group members must complete and sign the cover sheet.
• Each page of your assessment you should include footer with your name(s), student number(s), the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Final Date for All Assessments.
Unless the Late Submission Procedures (see above) are applied, No assessment tasks or resubmissions will be accepted after 5pm Friday, Week 16.
Assessment Matrix
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.
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.
You will be provided with an assessment matrix in the assessments area of the unit blackboard shell. Generally, your grading will be assessed against how well you demonstrate:
• Perform the activities as required by the learning elements of this unit of competency.
• Demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit of competency.
• Execute the required skills for this unit of competency.
• Demonstrate your employability skills through contribution to learning activities related to this assessment, timeliness, use of technology and teamwork.
Final Grades table:
DNS - Did not submit for assessment
NYC - Not yet competent
CAG - Competency achieved – graded
CC - Competent with credit
CDI - Competent with distinction
CHD - Competent with high distinction
Other Information
Late submissions
If circumstances outside your control are likely to prevent you from submitting an assessment item on time, you may apply to your teacher for an extension of up to seven calendar days.
You must apply for an extension at least one working day prior to the submission deadline.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Special Consideration
Extensions of greater than seven days will only be granted to eligible students through the special consideration process. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
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