Course Title: Undertake project work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: BUSM6520C

Course Title: Undertake project work

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. 

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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. 

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School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5406 - Diploma of Business

Course Contact: Anahita (Annie) Barry

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5493

Course Contact Email: anahita.barry@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Program Manager
Steven Hansen
Email: steven.hansen@rmit.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 9925 5705

Student Enquiries:  gbl.admin@rmit.edu.au  

Teachers:

Vivien Wong
Email: v.wong@rmit.edu.au
Tel: + 61 3 9925 5494

Esteban Franco
Email:
esteban.franco@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 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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


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. 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.


Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities are provided in this course. These include collaborative classroom based activities and online self-paced activities.  Classroom: The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment.  We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.  Pre-Class: This is online, by logging on to your Canvas course, and includes required pre-class reading and activities. Other self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms. These may include your contribution to discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions. Sessions: There are one 4-hour face-to-face classroom session plus one 2-hour online workshop for this unit each week which includes tutorials. There are additional activities to support learning and research.


Teaching Schedule

The nominal hours associated with this course 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.

The Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows:

Week

Topics

Assessment

1

Course, assessment and project introduction; project definition; project characteristics and life-cycle 

Meeting considerations; types of meetings; agenda components

 

2

Project briefing by Client

Project brief; project scope - timelines, risks, budget, resources; roles and responsibilities; stakeholder map; responsibility matrix

Meeting structure; participants; documentation; meeting preparation; minutes; meeting terminologies; policies/ procedures; leading skills and knowledge

 

3

Develop project plan - vision/mission statement; project management tools

Meeting conventions - meeting procedures; legal/ethical requirements

Facilitation of meetings

 

4 

Risk management plan

Chairperson's responsibilities

Facilitation of meetings

 
 

5

Risk management processes

Meeting minutes and its storage

Facilitation of meetings


6

Legislative requirements - Work Health and Safety; project team support; project record keeping

Facilitation of meetings


7

Approval of project plan; budget development; team consultation methods

Facilitation of meetings


8

Facilitation of meetings

Assessment Task 1 preparation and consultation


9

Assessment Task 1 preparation and consultation

Task 1 due

10

Approaches to project closure; debrief stakeholders; complete financial records; assign post-project roles

Project presentation preparation by teams

Facilitation of meetings


11

Review deliverables; barriers to organisational learning; archive project documents

Project presentation preparation by teams


12

Project presentation to Project Manager (Teacher)

Project presentation to client preparation based on Project Manager's feedback


13

Lessons learned from managing the project


14

Project presentation to client

Facilitation of project review meeting

Assessment Task 2 preparation and consultation


15

Assessment Task 2 preparation and consultation

Task 2 due

16

Resubmissions as appropriate




Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

All teaching and learning materials are available on Canvas.


Overview of Assessment

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

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.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes
  • workplace documentation and resources relevant to performance evidence.

 

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

You are required to successfully complete all assessment tasks to be deemed competent in this course.  NOTE:  Details about specific tasks and assessment criteria will be included in the Learning Management System.

Assessment Task - Product/ Product-Based/Portfolio

Assessment Task 1: Develop a project plan.
Assessment task 2: Implement and review project
The above task(s) require you to demonstrate the Foundation Skills described in the course.  The Foundation Skills describe language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance. For further information, please refer to the Assignments page in Canvas for this course.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on Canvas.

Other Information

Submission Requirements

You should:

     • Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date via Canvas. 
     • 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 a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.

Late Submission Procedures

You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.

Extension of Time.  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
Form to use is found in the section "How to apply."

Special Consideration. Where more 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

Resubmission (VE Programs)

If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a course assessment task (or you do not submit the assessment tasks/attend the assessment) 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 in Canvas. 

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. 

More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

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.

- CA Competency Achieved
- NYC Not Yet Competent
- DNS Did Not Submit for assessment

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