Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: BUSM6520C
Course Title: Undertake project work
Important Information:
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School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5404 - Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Course Contact: Nick Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791
Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Tony Lee
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 undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project. It covers 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.
The unit applies to individuals who play a significant role in ensuring a project meets timelines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for the project.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work |
Element: |
1. Establish project parameters |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify project scope 1.2 Define project stakeholders 1.3 Seek clarification from delegating authority of issues related to project and project parameters 1.4 Identify responsibilities of relevant stakeholders and reporting requirements 1.5 Clarify relationship of project to other projects and to the objectives of the organisation 1.6 Identify availability and access of resources for undertaking the project |
Element: |
2. Develop project plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify risks and develop a risk management plan for project, including Work Health and Safety (WHS) 2.2 Develop project budget and timeframe and seek approval from relevant stakeholders 2.3 Consult team members and apply their views in planning the project 2.4 Identify and access appropriate project management tools 2.5 Develop project plan according to project parameters and deliverables 2.6 Finalise project plan and gain necessary approvals to commence project according to documented plan |
Element: |
3. Administer and monitor project |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Communicate to project team members their responsibilities and project requirements 3.2 Establish and maintain required recordkeeping systems throughout the project 3.3 Implement and monitor plans for managing the project 3.4 Undertake risk management as required |
Element: |
4. Finalise and review project |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Complete financial recordkeeping associated with project and confirm according to agreed budget 4.2 Complete project documentation and obtain sign-offs for concluding project 4.3 Review project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan 4.4 Document feedback and suggested improvements |
Learning Outcomes
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is structures to provide you with the optimum learning experience. A range of learning activities are provided during the semester and are designed to enhance learning and understanding of the topics.
You will participate in a combination of group and individual learning activities. These activities will be provided through classroom work time and additional learning activities will be provided to you to complete outside of the scheduled class time.
A range of in class activities, case studies and independent research is included as the learning activities for this course. We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
The learning activities will also include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment.
Teaching Schedule
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Weekly Schedule BSBPMG522 Undertake Project Work Semester 2 2022 | |||
Week number |
Week beginning |
Topic |
Assessments |
1 |
4 July |
Introduction to Undertake Project Work |
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2 |
11 July |
Establish project parameters #1 | Quiz/Activity |
3 |
18 July |
Establish project parameters #2 |
Quiz/Activity |
4 |
25 July |
Assessment 1 Meetings (Q&A) | Assessment 1 due |
5 |
1 August |
Develop project plan #1 |
|
6 |
8 August |
Develop project plan #2 |
|
7 |
15 August |
Develop project plan #3 |
|
8 |
22 August |
Assessment 2 Meetings (Q&A) |
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Mid Semester Break: August 29th - September 4th | |||
9 |
5 September |
Assessment 2 Meetings (Q&A) |
Assessment 2 due |
10 |
12 September | Administer, Monitor, Finalise & Review Project #1 |
|
11 |
19 September |
Administer, Monitor, Finalise & Review Project #2 |
|
12 |
26 September |
Administer, Monitor, Finalise & Review Project #3 | |
13 |
3 October |
Assessment 3 Class Presentation and Meetings |
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14 |
10 October |
Assessment 3 Class Presentation and Meetings |
Assessment 3 due |
15 |
17 October |
Resubmissions | |
16 |
24 October |
Resubmissions | |
17 |
31 October |
Grade Entry |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All resources will be available in Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
- review of final printed documents
- demonstration of techniques
- observation of presentations
- oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications
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.
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- undertake project work on a minor project or a section of a larger project.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- confirm the quality of project outcomes according to expectations of the organisation
- consult and communicate with relevant stakeholders to generate input and engagement in planning, implementing and reviewing the project
- provide support to team members to enable them to achieve deliverables and to transition them as appropriate at completion of the project.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- project management tools
- types of documents and other sources of information commonly used in defining the parameters of a project
- mission, goals, objectives and operations of the organisation
- relevant legislation and regulations, including work health and safety (WHS) requirements, for project planning
- project management processes according to policies and procedures of the organisation and including:
- lines of authority and approvals
- quality assurance
- human resources
- budgets and finance
- risk management
- recordkeeping
- reporting.
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
Assessment 1 - Define Project
This assessment task is first of the three assessments, you will need to complete all three assessments satisfactorily to be deemed competent for BSBPMG430 Undertake Project Work.
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge in defining project in initial stages of the project before developing a detailed project plan.
You will be required to develop a plan for the same project in Assessment Task 2. In Assessment Task 3, you will administer, monitor, finalise and review the same project. You will also conduct a mock-up event presentation with your class members as target audience before submitting the final assignment. In course of this, you will establish and maintain required recordkeeping throughout the project.
Assessment 2 - Project Completion and Reflection
This assessment task is second of the three assessments, you will need to complete all three assessments satisfactorily to be deemed competent for BSBPMG430 Undertake Project Work.
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your ability to develop a project plan. In Assessment Task 3, you will administer, monitor, finalise and review the same project. You will also conduct a mock-up event presentation with your class members as target audience before submitting the final assignment. In course of this, you will establish and maintain required recordkeeping throughout the project.
Assessment 3 - Administer, Monitor, Finalise and Review Project
This task is the final of three assessments you will need to complete satisfactorily to be deemed competent for BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
This assessment task requires you to administer, monitor, finalise and review the same project you have worked with in Assessment Task 1 and 2)
This is an individual assessment task. However, you will work together with two-three other students on the same umbrella public relations (PR) event organised by RMIT. Each student must submit their own work and will be assessed individually.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS.
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 the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- 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.
Other Information
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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
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 circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
Marking Guide (Competency):
Feedback on your assignment and your results will be released via the rubric on Canvas. Assessment tasks will receive the following outcomes:
Satisfactory
Not Satisfactory
DNS (Did not Submit)
There are 3 assessments for this course, students must be deemed satisfactory i n all 3 assessments to be competent in this course.
Course grades will be given as:
CA (Competency Achieved)
NYC (Not Yet Competent)
DNS (Did not submit)
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.
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
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