Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: BUSM8892C
Course Title: Manage complex projects
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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: City Campus
Program: C5408 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61399254849
Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Deb Hatton
Email: deborah.hatton@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 this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to identify and manage projects which have been identified as complex in nature. It applies to project managers who are involved in the management of complex projects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG541 Manage complex projects |
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Element: |
1. Evaluate project complexity |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify criteria for determining project as complex 1.2 Assess complexity of project against complexity of past projects, where possible 1.3 Undertake analysis of causes that may impede project success 1.4 Establish strategies and minimise causes for project failing |
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Element: |
2. Assess complexities and establish procedures for managing complex projects |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assess project plan and implementation details, and communicate roles and responsibilities to team members 2.2 Identify and apply a range of tools and frameworks based on established complexity approaches and systems concepts 2.3 Develop action plan for minimising complexities 2.4 Identify any risks and potential risks and develop risk management strategies |
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Element: |
3. Monitor and review complex projects |
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Performance Criteria: |
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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.
Details of Learning Activities
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- seminars/workshops
- design activities or projects
- group projects
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
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‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- simulated workplace activities.
Teaching Schedule
| SESSION # | LESSON TITLE | DESCRIPTIONS |
| 1 | Overview of this unit |
Topics include Ethics - Copyright + ownership. First nations Diversity |
| 2 |
Planning for events (Projects). Briefings - what and for who. |
Examples + Industry context + Jobs |
3 & 4 |
EOP + Draft of Quiz. (Session 3) Continue + AT1 = Quiz What makes a Project Complex + Definitions of this Unit |
Technical Innovation and Transition. Wireless Systems Cultural Complexity Stakeholder management |
| 5 | Compiling Pre-production-packs as production manager / tour manager / project manager | Start working on Pre-production and looking at examples |
| 6 | Complete draft of production schedule for 1 project | Timelines and Project Management |
| 7 | Resourcing + Venues + Crew | Crewing (Staffing) / Subcontracting. Interacting with Producers and others |
| 8 | SAFETY in OUR INDUSTRY - Pt1 | Risk Management with Bea Tomlin |
| 9 | CHECK SUBMISSIONS for AT2 + Tracking Changes to Project (Developments) | Managing Change / uncertainty + contingencies |
| 10 | Guest Lecture - Scale - Include reporting lines and varying stakeholders. |
Brett Rennie | Director - www.sideshift.com.au (Links to an external site.) - Face to face-TBC |
| 11 | QLAB session with Deb + Other?? | Full details TBC |
| 12 | Systems integration | Team Teaching - Full Details TBC - (Cross-discipline) |
| 13 | Pre-production / Adaption of COLLIDE | COLLIDE (Past) as case study for re-staging a project |
| 14 | Pre-production / Adaption of "The Colour Wheel" | The Colour Wheel as a case-study |
| 16 | Work Autonomously on Projects. | COLLIDE - LIVE - STUDIO A - Do your allocated Tasks |
| 17 | Work Autonomously on Projects. | COLLIDE - LIVE - STUDIO A - Do your allocated Tasks |
| 18 | Regroup + Progress reports - Reporting lines and styles | On Campus - Ensure you've completed Pt A + B of AT3! |
| 19 | The Colour Wheel Bump in at The Capitol | Includes Bump in / bump out micro-skills |
| 20 | Colour Wheel Goes Live - The Capitol Main stage | Work autonomously - Do your tasks |
| 21 | Colour Wheel AND Jazz event goes live | The Capitol - various spaces - Details TBC - (Two concurrent Projects) |
| 22 | Post-Production / Reset venues and Gear / Prep for Part D of AT3 | Check all gear has been returned and your documentation has been updated |
| 23 | Complete and Present Part D + Pre-production for any further RMIT gigs / simulations | |
| 24 | Complete and Present Part D + Pre-production for any further RMIT gigs / simulations | ALL PROJECT TASKS RESOLVED |
| 25 | Contingency + Wrap + Careers |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Refer to Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected 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.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Assessment Task 1: Written Questions: Students must answer 8 written questions in an Open Book Written Assessment Due Week 4.
Assessment Task 2: Evaluate Project Complexity & Establish Procedures for Managing a Project: This task has 5 parts, including an evaluation, presentation and role play Due Week 9.
Assessment Task 3: Prepare and Modify a Project Plan for a Sub Project: This task has 4 parts, planning and progress reports Due Week 23.
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 for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
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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