Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: BUSM6534C

Course Title: Manage personal and professional development

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5401 - Diploma of Fashion Styling

Course Contact: Anni Juracich

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9236

Course Contact Email: anni.juracich@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Sue Robinson 

sue.robinson@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

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Course Description

This course is designed for you to explore the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and processes that support the personal and professional development of yourself and others. You will explore how to identify development opportunities, set realistic goals and develop plans to achieve them. You will be encouraged to establish networks to assist you to achieve your goals.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

Element:

1. Manage work goal development

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Document team member responsibilities and identify organisational framework for development of work goals

1.2 Support others to develop work goals, plans and activities that align with their responsibilities

1.3 Assess others’ work goals, plans and activities for alignment with organisational goals and provide feedback to team members

1.4 Facilitate access to personal and professional development opportunities that align to team member goals, plans and activities

Element:

2. Facilitate achievement of work priorities

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Assess and prioritise personal, team and organisational demands

2.2 Use technology to manage work priorities of the team

2.3 Identify and implement techniques to manage team health and wellbeing in the workplace

Element:

3. Develop and maintain professional competence

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Document own development needs, priorities and plans using applicable competency standards, where required

3.2 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own development needs

3.3 Participate in personal and professional development activities that address identified needs, priorities and plans

Learning Outcomes


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


Details of Learning Activities

This course will be available in an online delivery mode. 

Learning activities will include:

  • class exercises to review class presentations
  • peer learning
  • group discussion
  • online videos or tutorials
  • independent and team research as well as class presentations
  • discussion posting and comments online
  • networking


Teaching Schedule

While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of resources.

WEEK

  

 

  

TOPIC

  

ACTIVITIES

  

1

  

 

  

Introduction + Overview 

  
  • Welcome 
  • Course expectation
  • Brief overview of AT1 + AT2
  • Get to know each other through one of the fashion platforms (Vogue RUNWAY, Culture-shaping fashion ads)
  

2

  

 

  

Management

  
  • Outline the Assessment Tasks for this course
  • Brainstorming
  • What does "manage" mean?
  • Characteristics of successful fashion stylist (client's view vs stylist's view)
  • Things you can self manage (time management, skills management)
  

3

  

 

  

Present and discuss AT1 "Pathways to Personal Development"

 

  
  • Seven principles by Stephen Covey
  • Personal behaviour, self-awareness, and personality traits identification
  • Espoused theory/theory-in-use
  • Self-evaluation quizzes
  • Who are your role models?
  • Prioritising tasks; important versus urgent
  

4

  

 

  

Personal Development 

  
  • Planning for improvement
  • Goal setting theory and principles
  • Personal development plan for continuous improvement theory and activity
  • SMART goal strategy
  • Prioritising tasks (4Ds)
  

5

  

 

  

LEARNING STYLES:

  • theory and determining how you prefer to learn

WORKLIFE BALANCE:

  • Theory and setting a plan to maintain a healthy work/life balance

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Mentoring
  • Job rotation
  • Shadowing
  • On the job training
  
  • Kolb learning style quiz ­
  • Techniques for defining and maintaining work/life balance
  • Opportunities for professional development within your role
  • Techniques for upskilling
  • Pros and cons of techniques
  

6

  

 

  

WORK METHODS AND PRACTICES. PERSONAL PERFORMANCE

 

  • Submit AT1 onto canvas
  
  • How to measure own performance
  • How to prioritise work
  • How to improve connections
  • How to improve performance
  • Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent-Important Matrix)
  • Networking
  • Seeking feedback
  

 7

  

 

  
  • Present and discuss AT2 Reviewing Personal + Professional Development (Journal)
  • Introduction of AT2
  
  • Discuss Personal Development Plan
  • Working in a team
  • Discuss Observation form and work in progress form
  • What characteristics define an effective manager and team member?
  • Small teams work
  • collaboratively in group rooms
  • AT2 - 1a, b, c, d
  

MID-SEMESTER BREAK 

  

8

  

 

  

 

  • AT2 Section 1 - PDSA (Plan/Do/Study/Act) Cycle
  
  • AT1 – Development plan
  • DP Cycles and what to include
  • Brainstorm PDSA
  • Example of PDSA 
  

9

  

 

  
  • AT2 Section 2 – Analysis
  
  • AT2 – Discuss 2a, b, c, d, e
  • Consult with team and gather feedback
  • Setting SMART goals
  • Review Mentoring options for your learning style
  • Interpersonal skills – Active listening, positive questioning, think before speaking
  

10

  

 

  

Self Awareness + Feedback

  
  •  AT2 – 3a, b, c, d
  • Developing Self Awareness
  • Different sources of feedback, including 360 degrees
  • Stress and its trigger points
  • Consult with team and gather feedback
  

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Resubmissions

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Additionally, the University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The Learning Lab
 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

Fashion styling library guide;
https://rmit.libguides.com/c.php?g=928317&p=6710138


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

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


Assessment Tasks

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria

Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Quiz - Pathways to Personal Development: You will be asked to answer questions relating to your understanding of effective ways to maintain and build Personal Development in an organisation. Due Week 6.

 

Assessment Task 2 – Reviewing Personal & Professional Development (Journal) - This task requires you to develop a Personal Development Plan in the form of a reflective journal whilst you are planning a group event.  As a reflective journal, it will enable you to utilise the methods discussed throughout the semester, to create systems and processes to organise information and prioritise tasks. Due Week 15.


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

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.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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.  

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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