Course Title: Manage personal work priorities and professional development
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: EMPL7076C
Course Title: Manage personal work priorities and professional development
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5338 - Diploma of Leadership and 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
Teacher:
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 skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.
It applies to individuals working in managerial positions who have excellent organisational skills. The work ethic of individuals in this role has a significant impact on the work culture and patterns of behaviour of others as managers at this level are role models in their work environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
Element: |
1. Establish personal work goals |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Serve as a positive role model in the workplace through personal work planning |
Element: |
2. Set and meet own work priorities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Take initiative to prioritise and facilitate competing demands to achieve personal, team and organisational goals and objectives |
Element: |
3. Develop and maintain professional competence |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess personal knowledge and skills against competency standards to determine development needs, priorities and plans |
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 your contribution to discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities may include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practise your skills in a simulated business environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Teaching Schedule
This course is clustered with EMPL7070C Develop and use emotional intelligence in delivery and assessments.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Commencing |
Topic |
Assessment |
1. |
5 Feb |
Introduction to the course including:
Managing time Use of technology Understanding emotional intelligence in workplace Understanding impact of own emotions on others |
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2. |
12 Feb |
Managing stress Work/life balance Emotional cues Cultural expressions of emotions |
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3. |
19 Feb |
Goal setting and performance measurement Personality traits identification Self management of emotions Management of emotions and flexibility in dealing with people |
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| 4. | 26 Feb |
Professional development Role modelling Networking Productive relationships in workplace Maximise outcomes in workplace |
Due: 23:59 hr Friday - 2/3 (online submission) |
| 5. | 5 Mar |
Evaluate self - learning styles, SWOT model Emotional climate Maximise team outcomes |
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| 6. | 12 Mar |
Emotion flow EI feedback |
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| 7. | 19 Mar |
Assessment 1: Section 2 preparation (in class consultation) |
Assessment 1: Section 2 Work and professional development plan and EI reflection Due: 23:59 hr Fri - 23/3 (online submission) |
| 8. |
26 Mar |
Resits as appropriate |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Canvas Program Shell Resources
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- use business technology to create and use systems and processes to organise and prioritise tasks and commitments
- measure and maintain personal work performance including assessing competency against competency standards and seeking feedback
- maintain an appropriate work-life balance to manage personal health and stress
- participate in networks
- develop a personal development plan which includes career objectives and an action plan
- develop new skills.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must:
- explain principles and techniques involved in the management and organisation of:
- performance measurement
- personal behaviour, self-awareness and personality traits identification
- a personal development plan
- personal goal setting
- time
- discuss management development opportunities and options for self
- describe methods for achieving a healthy work-life balance
- outline organisation’s policies, plans and procedures
- explain types of learning style/s and how they relate to the individual
- describe types of work methods and practices that can improve personal performance.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the industry capability - workplace effectiveness field of work and include access to:
- workplace equipment and resources
- case studies and, where possible, real situations
- interaction with others.
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
To be deemed competent in this unit, students must successfully complete Assessment 1: Sections 1 AND 2
Task 1: Section 1 Priority and goal management due Week 4, Fri 2/3 at 23:59 hr online
Task 1: Section 2 Work plan, professional development plan and Emotional intelligence reflections due Week 7, Fri 23/3 at 23:59 hr online
Please refer to the Student project/portfolio/report assessment task document on Canvas for further information about assessment details.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Submission Requirements
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date;
- 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 each assessment task is available on Blackboard.
- Each page of your assessment should include a 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 a 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: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
- When 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/specialconsideration
- Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Re-submissions
- If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one re-submission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the re-submission.
- 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.
Grading and re-submissions
Re-submissions do not contribute to your overall grade for the course.
Adjustments to Assessment
- In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. Fore more information about the circumstances under which assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
- More information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbkifjf31
Marking Guide (Competency)
- You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
- You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
- After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
Final Grades 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
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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