Course Title: Undertake project work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: BUSM8720C
Course Title: Undertake project work
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5225 - Diploma of Management
Course Contact : Sylvia Baroutis
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5469
Course Contact Email:sylvia.baroutis@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course coordinator
Vivien Wong
Tel: +61 3 9925 5494
Email: v.wong@rmit.edu.au
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 describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. This unit addresses the management of projects, including developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project, and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG522A Undertake project work |
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 in line with 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
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and may include contribution to wikis and discussion threads, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussions, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practise your skills in simulated business activities, exercises and tasks.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
This unit BSBPMG522A Undertake project work is clustered with BSBRSK501B Manage risk and BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement. In order to provide a holistic learning experience, this unit will be co-delivered and co-assessed with the other two units.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Resources |
Assessment |
1 6 Jul |
Introduction to the course including:
Define project What is a project? Brainstorming ideas for the project/project teams |
Cole textbook (Chp 17, 20, 26) |
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2 13 Jul |
Define project Risk and perception Lead continuous improvement systems and processes |
Aspire textbook: pp iii-21 Video: Living Dangerously AVK616.08L785 Cole textbook (Chp 26 Section/heading 2) |
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3 20 Jul |
Define project Establish risk context Lead continuous improvement systems and processes
|
Aspire textbook (pp: 22-36) |
Assessment 1 Project Brief |
4 27 Jul |
Define project Establish risk context Lead continuous improvement systems and processes
|
Aspire textbook: (pp 22-36) Cole textbook (Chp 26 Section/heading 2) |
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5 3 Aug |
Define project Identify risks Lead continuous improvement systems and processes
|
Aspire textbook (pp: 22-36) Cole textbook (Chp 26 Section/heading 2) |
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6 ONLINE CLASS |
Develop project plan Identify risks Lead continuous improvement systems and processes
|
Aspire textbook (pp: 37-68) |
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7 17 Aug |
Develop project plan Analyse risks |
Aspire textbook: (pp 37-68) Cole textbook (Chp 17 section/heading 4) |
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8 |
Develop project plan Analyse risks Monitor and adjust performance strategies |
Aspire textbook: (pp:37-68) |
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31 Aug - 4 Sept | Mid-semester break | ||
9 7 Sep |
Develop project plan Analyse risks Monitor and adjust performance strategies
|
Aspire textbook (pp: 37-68) | Assessment 2 |
10 14 Sep |
Administer and monitor project Analyse risks Manage opportunities for further improvement |
Aspire textbook (pp: 69-92) Cole textbook (Chp 20 Section/heading 2 and 3) |
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11 21 Sep |
Administer and monitor project Select and implement treatments Manage opportunities for further improvement
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Aspire textbook: (pp:69-92) Cole textbook (Chp 20 Section/heading 2 and 3) |
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12 ONLINE CLASS |
Administer and monitor project/Finalise project/Review project Select and implement treatments Manage opportunities for further improvement |
Aspire textbook: (pp:69-92) & (pp:93-115) Cole textbook (Chp 20 Section/heading 2 and 3) |
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13 |
Administer and monitor project/Finalise project/Review project Establish risk context Manage opportunities for further improvement
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Assessment 3 Assessment 4 |
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14 12 Oct |
Finalise project/Review project Establish risk context
|
Aspire textbook (pp: 93-115) |
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15 19 Oct |
Finalise project/Review project
|
Aspire textbook (pp:92-115) |
Assessment 5 Assessment 6 |
16 26 Oct |
Interviews/re-submissions if required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Cole, K 2013, Management theory & practice, 5e, Pearson Australia, New South Wales. |
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Aspire Publications, BSBPMG522A Undertake Project Work |
References
Online Learning Materials |
Other Resources
Risk maker, risk taker: A manager’s guide to risk. Business Library AV 659.155 R595
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework, assignments, group and/or individual projects, in class exercises, written and practical assessments, problem-solving exercises, presentations, direct observation of actual and simulated work practice, presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files, review of products produced through work-based or course activities.
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. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
BSBRSK501B Manage risk - Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
- risk management plan which includes a detailed stakeholder analysis, explanation of the risk context, critical success factors, identified and analysed risks, and treatments for prioritised risks
- details of monitoring arrangements for risk management plan and an evaluation of the risk management plan’s efficacy in treating risks
- knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice and national standards.
BSBPMG522A Undertake project work - Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
- Developing a project plan
- Examples of monitoring arrangements and evaluation of the efficacy of the project plan in addressing project timelines and budget
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement - Critical aspects of assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
- Development and use of a range of strategies and approaches that improve work outcomes or organisational functioning, using continuous improvement models
- Monitoring performance and customer service
This cluster of units involves undertaking and implementing a project and is divided into 6 parts with an additional required skills section to be demonstrated across parts 1-5. The project will be a work-based project and students will work with a workplace sponsor to ensure it is completed in line with the project brief.
1. Project Brief Presentation (Due date: Week 3 - week beginning 20 July 2015)
2. Written Project Plan (Due date: Week 9 - week beginning 7 September 2015)
3. Portfolio of Evidence (Due date: - Week 13 - week beginning 5 October 2015)
4. Project Implementation and Monitoring of Customer Service (Due date: Week 13 - week beginning 5 October 2015)
5. Project Team Review (Due date: Week 15 - week beginning 19 October 2015)
6. Knowledge Test (Due date: Week 15: week beginning 19 October 2015)
Required skills to be demonstrated across parts 1-5
To be successful in Undertake Project Work, Manage Risk and Facilitate Continuous Improvement, you must complete all six (6) parts of the assessment. Once they have been completed and you have been deemed competent, a grade will be applied. An indicative grade may be given for each part to enable you to gauge your progress. Please refer to the Assessment Record and Cover Sheet for these units for details of the assessments. (You will find the Assessment Record and Cover Sheet in your Program Blackboard Shell for C5225ONCAM Diploma of Management.)
Aim/Purpose
The purpose of these assessments is to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to undertake a project from inception to completion, manage and minimise any associated risks and implement a plan for the continuous improvement of your project. You will also learn how to work as a team and manage various work tasks simultaneously.
During the project you will be required to conduct extensive research, work in a team and continuously review and improve your planning and work processes.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Submission Requirements
Assessment tasks need to be submitted via myRmit.
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date. If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms is available at http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ls0ydfokry9rz website.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks (hard copy and soft copy)
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must 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 myRmit/Blackboard Program Shell for C5225 Diploma of Management
• Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, 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.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: Please refer to the above link for the form
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More information: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: Please refer to the above link for the form
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. 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
Resubmissions (VET Programs:
If you are found to be unsuccessful 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.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstance student may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
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.
Please refer to the Final Grades table below.
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. Please refer to the Assessment Record and Cover Sheet for these units for details of the assessments and grading criteria. (You will find the Assessment Record and Cover Sheet in your Program Blackboard Shell for C5225ONCAM Diploma of Management.)
Final Grade table:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
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