Course Title: Lead and manage team effectiveness

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: GEDU6108C

Course Title: Lead and manage team effectiveness

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5349 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers:

Deb Hatton (Semester 1)

Email: deborah.hatton@rmit.edu.au

Simon Embury (Semester 2)

Phone 03 9925 4345

Email: simon.embury@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

In the Live Production industry, much of the work is carried out in teams. In this course you will develop performance plans, lead lighting crews and work with the heads of other production crews.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness

Element:

1. Establish team performance plan

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Consult team members to establish a common understanding of team purpose, roles, responsibilities and accountabilities in accordance with organisational goals, plans and objectives 

1.2 Develop performance plans to establish expected outcomes, outputs, key performance indicators (KPIs) and goals for work team 

1.3 Support team members in meeting expected performance

Element:

2. Develop and facilitate team cohesion

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Develop strategies to ensure team members have input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of work team 

2.2 Develop policies and procedures to ensure team members take responsibility for own work and assist others to undertake required roles and responsibilities 

2.3 Provide feedback to team members to encourage, value and reward individual and team efforts and contributions 

2.4 Develop processes to ensure that issues, concerns and problems identified by team members are recognised and addressed

Element:

3. Facilitate teamwork

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Encourage team members and individuals to participate in and to take responsibility for team activities, including communication processes  

3.2 Support the team in identifying and resolving work performance problems 

3.3 Ensure own contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation’s image for all stakeholders

Element:

4. Liaise with stakeholders

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Establish and maintain open communication processes with all stakeholders  

4.2 Communicate information from line manager/management to the team 

4.3 Communicate unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by team members and follow‑up with line manager/management and other relevant stakeholders 

4.4 Evaluate and take necessary corrective action regarding unresolved issues, concerns and problems raised by internal or external stakeholders


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

You will:

  • plan and work in small production lighting teams in class
  • occasionally lead these teams
  • work in a small production lighting team along side other specialists in a professional or semi-professional setting 


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities in this course include:

  • Teacher lead class discussions
  • Industry examples and case studies
  • Group activities and projects
  • Venue visits
  • Guest presenters
  • Research


Teaching Schedule

This course is taught in combination with two other units (clustered);

BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace  OHTH 5955C and CUAPPM504 Manage bump in and bump out of shows BUSM 7908C

Semester 1 - Deb Hatton

 

SESSION #  ASS # LESSON TITLE ENSURE A SAFE WORKPLACE -  LEAD & MANAGE TEAM EFFECTIVENESS MANAGE BUMP IN/OUT of SHOWS DESCRIPTION / NOTES
       BSBWHS501 BSBWOR502 CUAPPM504 EACH CLASS = 2.5 HOURS
              
1   INTRODUCTION + Teams (Course introduction) 1. Establish team performance-plan (Course introduction) outline for semester and teams
2   Teams cont + Safety  1. Establish a WHS management system     classroom lecture and team building
       2. Establish + maintain effective +      
       compliant participation arrangements      
       for managing WHS in The Radio Theatre      
3 1 SAFETY ASSESSMENT Q+A 3. Establish + maintain procedures for     Knowledge criteria - class discussion
       identifying hazards, + assessing +      Assessment for Ensure a Safe Workplace
       controlling risks in the work area      
       KE (all); PC 1.1      
4   SAFETY continued  4. Evaluate and maintain a work area     Integration and alternative for Ass #1
       WHS management system      
5   Bump In / Out - Structure + Teams   2. Develop and facilitate team cohesion 1. Organise equipment + human  Classroom and Brief Case-studies
           resources.  
           2. Plan movement of physical elements  
6 or 7   Bump in / Out - teams and cabling   3. Facilitate teamwork 3. Manage installation & removal Teams and Cable-Control
          of physical objects  
6 or 7   Comedy Festival (1+2+3+4 - Incidentally) (1+2+3+4 - Incidentally) (1+3 - Incidentally) Case Study - Detailed (May swap with previous week)
             
N/A   TERM BREAK       NO CLASS
8   Communications      (1+2+3 - Incidentally) Technically and generally
9   Bump In / Out - LX specific   4. Liaise with stakeholders (1+2+3 - Incidentally) Practical / Project on-site
N/A   PUBLIC HOLIDAY       NO CLASS
10   Bump In / Out - Practical - Ass 2 prep     (1+2+3 - Incidentally) At RMIT - Radio / Kaliede Theatre
11 2 Bump ASSESSMENT and Review     PC 1.1 - 1.5; 2.1;2.5: 3.1-3.5: Practical / Project observation check-list (accumulated)
12 2 Bump ASSESSMENT and Review     KE 1,2,3,4,5 (all) Repeat / Student catch-up
13   Communications / Board game?   (1+2+3+4 - Incidentally) - Board   Continued + Case Study - (Guest - TBC)
14 3 Team effectiveness - ASSESSMENT     PC 1 (all); 2 (all); 3 (all); 4(all) Observation check-list-Deadline
N/A 3 Emergency week     PE and KE all (active throughout semester 1)

Semester 2 - Simon Embury 

Schedule of Planned activities and assessment (Subject to change)
Class Class Focus Unit and Elements Unit and Elements Unit and Elements Assessment
    CUAPPM504 Manage bump in and bump out of shows  BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness Bump, Safe and Team assessments given out
1 Course introduction and assessment requirements. Identifying industry sectors 1. Organise equipment and human resources 1. Establish WHS managemement system 1. Establish team performance plan.  
2 Identifying industry sectors, preparing for assessment 2. Plan movement of physical elements 2. Establish and maintain effective WHS participation arrangements 2. Develop and facilitate team cohesion  
3 Review of semester 1  3. Manage installation and removal of physical elements 3. Establish and maintain procedures for identifying hazards, assessing risks and establishing control measures.  3. Facilitate teamwork  
4 WHS implementation   4. Evaluate and maintain a work area WHS management system. 4. Liaise with stakeholders  
5 Bump in/out staff rostering and transport 1,2      
6 Assistance with  assessments  1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4  
7 Assistance with  assessments  1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4  
8 Assistance with  assessments  1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4  
9 Assistance with  assessments  1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4  
10 Assistance with  assessments  1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4  
11 Assistance with  assessments  1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4  
12 Assistance with  assessments  1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4  
13 Assistance with  assessments  1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4  
14 Assistance with finalising assessments and feedback 1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 Bump, Safe and Team assessments due.
15 Assistance with finalising assessments and feedback 1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4  
16 Course feedback and review 1,2,3 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4  

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available via the learning Hub in MyRMIT.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.


Assessment Tasks

This course is ungraded

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available available via the learning Hub in MyRMIT for full assessment criteria.

Results that apply to this course which is delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

 

Deb - Semester 1

Each student will complete a set of practical tasks in class which will have been designed to assess the required Lead and manage team effectiveness

knowledge and performance evidence.

The submission date for this assessment is 30 May, 2018

 

Simon - Semester 2

Through Practical Placement at an approved employer, or via visiting and interviewing an approved industry employer, each student will submit written answers to a set of required knowledge evidence questions.

This assessment can be completed and submitted between August – October after consultation with the teacher/assessor.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

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