Course Title: Production Planning and Management
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Production Planning and Management
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL1243 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL1243 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFx2020 (ZZZZ) |
BUIL1243 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex21 (All) |
BUIL1243 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex22 (All) |
BUIL1243 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex23 (All) |
Course Coordinator: Vijayalaxmi Rangrej
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2230
Course Coordinator Email: Vijayalaxmi.Rangrej@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 8 Level 8 Room 27
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
You should have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite courses
BUIL1226 Introduction to Buildings
before you commence this course.
OR
Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course. Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Further information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x94or0ccuu7k
Course Description
The course will focus on the planning and design of construction processes. The major emphasis of this course is on production and productivity. You will develop your knowledge of production problems that typically occur in construction systems. Topics covered include:
- Production systems and sub-systems
- Construction systems and workers
- System design – product and service design; capacity planning; process selection and layout; design of work systems; location planning and analysis
- Inventory management and scheduling
- Scheduling, production curves, line-of-balance
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
This course contributes to the following BH114 program learning outcomes:
PLO1: Determine and apply knowledge of complex construction management theory to your professional practice and/or further study
PLO3: Formulate evidence based solutions to industry problems or issues through the application of logical, critical and creative thinking, intelectual agility and the analysis, synthesis and application of theoretical, digital, human and technical skills
PLO4: Utilise appropriate methods and techniques to design and execute research based or professionally focused construction management projects, demonstrating capacity for independent and collaborative learning, addressing real world industry issues
PLO5: Collaborate effectively with others, within and across disciplines and demonstrate independent intellectual agility and autonomy to solve problems and address industry issues and imperatives
PLO6: Critically examine and reflect on aspects relevant to the profession in both a global and national context, regarding indigenous issues, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability.
If you are taking this course as an option course or as part of a minor, this course will complement the learning outcomes you are developing in your program.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1: Investigate and analyse the effectiveness of building production systems
CLO2: Plan and design building production systems
CLO3: Design systems to optimise production and reduce waste
Overview of Learning Activities
The course will be delivered using a mix of formal instruction (face-to-face and pre-recorded) and practical activities undertaken in class.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT student website.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Test, 20%, CLOs 1,2,3
Assessment Task 2: Project, 30% CLO1,2,3
Assessment Task 3: Examination, 50%, CLO 1,2,3
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.