Course Title: Manage project quality
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: BUSM6371C
Course Title: Manage project quality
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5256 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Dario Pappalardo
E: dario.pappalardo@rmit.edu.au
Ahmet Ertuncay
Program Manager
Building and Construction
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It covers determining quality requirements, implementing quality assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality |
Element: |
1. Determine quality requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Determine quality objectives , standards and levels, with input from stakeholders and guidance of a higher project authority, to establish the basis for quality outcomes and a quality management plan 1.2. Select and use established quality management methods , techniques and tools to determine preferred mix of quality, capability, cost and time 1.3. Identify quality criteria, obtain agreement from a higher project authority and communicate to stakeholders, to ensure clarity of understanding and achievement of quality and overall project objectives 1.4. Include agreed quality requirements in the project plan and implement as basis for performance measurement |
Element: |
2. Implement quality assurance processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Measure and document results of project activities and product performance throughout the project life cycle to determine compliance with agreed quality standards 2.2. Identify causes of unsatisfactory results, in consultation with client, and recommend appropriate actions to a higher project authority to enable continuous improvement in quality outcomes 2.3. Conduct inspections of quality processes and quality control results to determine compliance of quality standards to overall quality objectives 2.4. Maintain a quality management system to enable effective recording and communication of quality issues and outcomes to a higher project authority and stakeholders |
Element: |
3. Implement project quality improvements |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Review processes and implement agreed changes continually throughout the project life cycle to ensure continuous quality improvement 3.2. Review project outcomes against performance criteria to determine the effectiveness of quality management processes and procedures 3.3. Identify and document lessons learned and recommended improvements , and pass on to higher project authority for application in future projects |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
Due to the Covid-19/Corona virus restrictions, the learning activities will be carried out on-line via Canvas and Collaborate Ultra.
Teaching Schedule
Keep up to date with any changes to the teaching schedule by perusing at the regular announcements posted to Canvas.
ourse Schedule: Semester 2:2020 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
Introduction to and overview of competency |
Reading: Activity: In class activity |
Assessment 1 and 2 handed out |
Week 2 |
Quality plan outline and quality requirements |
Reading: Activity: In Class activity, working on assignments |
|
Week 3 |
Quality assurance and control methods |
Reading: Activity: In Class activity, working on assignments |
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Week 4 |
Identifying objectives and management responsibilities |
Reading: Activity: In Class activity, working on assignments |
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Week 5 |
Communication and identifying of unsatisfactory results |
Reading: Activity: In Class activity, working on assignments |
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Week 6 |
Implementing continuous improvements |
Reading: Activity: In Class activity, working on assignments |
Assessment 1: Due |
Week 7 |
Continuous improvement in Quality Management and Test revision |
Reading: Activity: In Class activity, working on assignments |
Assessment 2: Due |
Week 8
|
In class test |
Reading: Activity: In class test |
Due: In class test |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment Tasks |
Assessment Task 1 - Quality Management Plan |
Assessment Task 2 - Manage Quality |
Assessment Task 3 - Quality Management Knowledge Questions |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 |
1.1 | X | ||
1.2 | X | ||
1.3 | X | ||
1.4 | X | ||
2.1 | X | X | |
2.2 | X | ||
2.3 | X | ||
2.4 | X | ||
3.1 | X | ||
3.2 | X | ||
3.3 | X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks |
Assessment Task 1 - Quality Management Plan |
Assessment Task 2 - Manage Quality |
Assessment Task 3 - Quality Management Knowledge Questions |
Assessment Matrix
lement/Performance Criteria | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 |
1.1 | X | ||
1.2 | X | ||
1.3 | X | ||
1.4 | X | ||
2.1 | X | X | |
2.2 | X | ||
2.3 | X | ||
2.4 | X | ||
3.1 | X | ||
3.2 | X | ||
3.3 | X |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and learning Support:
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Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
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maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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