Course Title: Manage projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: BUSM6254C
Course Title: Manage projects
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5222 - Diploma of Management
Course Contact : Peter Bonnell
Course Contact Phone: 3 9925 9171
Course Contact Email:peter.bonnell@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
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: |
1.1 Access project scope and other relevant documentation |
Element: |
2. Develop project plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop project plan including timelines, work breakdown structure, role and responsibilities and other details of how the project will be managed in relation to the project parameters |
Element: |
3. Administer and monitor project |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Take action to ensure project team members are clear about their responsibilities and the project requirements |
Element: |
4. Finalise project |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Complete financial record keeping associated with project and check for accuracy |
Element: |
5. Review project |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Review project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan |
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course you will have acquired the skills and knowledge to be able to define a project and develop a plan to administer and monitor the project through it’s timeline and when complete finalise and review it.
Details of Learning Activities
Participant’s workbook and workshop
You will learn about the underpinning knowledge and theory in a workshop with other participants in the program. The workshop will follow the format outlined in the participant’s workbook. The workshop will include other learning activities such as PowerPoint presentations, lecture, group discussion, group exercises, case studies and questions.
Workplace tasks and project
You will use the workshop and workbook to complete the tasks in the workplace. This will include work you are already performing and a workplace project, and will give you the opportunity to practice and apply underpinning knowledge. You will be expected to refer to the workbook and to the prescribed text. The project will be agreed upon with the company.
Trainer-student sessions
Your work (including your workbook) will be reviewed in one-on-one sessions with the trainer. The trainer will offer guidance and further instruction on specific areas for further study.
Teaching Schedule
In general the course is taught over a number of means:
1Introduction and overview of course. Basics of skills required and course content through workshop.8
2One on one sessions1
3Skill development using
Workplace tasks towards competency35
4Record evidence and portfolio8
5Review portfolio 3
6Preparation and presentation5
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Management by Kris Cole |
1-74103-241-5 |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this standard must be able to provide evidence that they have the skills to successfully manage projects. This evidence will cover the application of project management skills and the meeting of timelines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements. Assessment will be done by the submission of a portfolio indicating competency in work undertaken and application of theory to this work.
Assessment Tasks
You will be required to successfully complete the following assessment:
•workbook
•workplace tasks and project. A portfolio of evidence will be used to collect this information together in one place. Evidence includes workplace and personal documents, feedback from managers and peers, performance reviews and your reports.
Assessment Matrix
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