Course Title: Undertake project work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: BUSM6532C
Course Title: Undertake project work
School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5416 - Diploma of Surveying
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Greg Patterson
Surveying & Spatial Educator
Building, Surveying & Land Management
Built Environment & Sustainability
RMIT University
MELBOURNE 3001
Victoria, Australia
Email: gregory.patterson@rmit.edu.au
Work: +61 3 9925 9218
Mobile: 0400231518
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 develop the skills and knowledge required to undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project. This includes 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 course 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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
Learning Activities:
- Project management principles: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and controlling, Execution
- Topographic mapping Principles
- Obtaining and validating datasets
- Updating spatial data schemas
- Creating maps with marginalia
Teaching Schedule
Syllabus
The following syllabus provides you with this course's Training and Assessment schedule. Refer to this page to find out what themes will be discussed each week and when assessments are due. You will also find important information on census dates, excursions and practices. While we endeavor to deliver and assess in line with this syllabus, we reserve the right to make changes to accommodate unexpected circumstances.
Session/Date |
Theme |
Assessments |
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Session One 14-20 July |
Session Title: Introduction to the subject and Assessment requirements Description: During this session, the student will be provided with an overview of the assessment. The teacher will guide the students through the assessment documentation, explaining the requirements and expectations. You will also be introduced to project management. Furthermore, software licenses will be distributed to the students, enabling them to install and utilise the required software on their personal computers. This will allow them to work on the assessment tasks conveniently from their home environment. In addition to the assessment materials, students will also be introduced to various supplementary training resources. These resources may include platforms like LinkedIn Training, where they can access additional training modules and materials to enhance their knowledge and skills beyond the scope of the assessment. |
Assessment 1 Released |
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Session Two 21-27 July |
Session Title: Introduction to mapping - training Description: During this session, you will gain an introduction to various types of mapping products created through spatial data and imagery. Additionally, you will delve into the fundamental components that constitute a map, exploring how spatial data and imagery are utilized to create informative and visually appealing representations. |
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Session Three 28 July - 3 August |
Session Title: Obtain and Validate Datasets - Training Description: In this session, students will be provided training in obtaining required spatial datasets, uploading the datasets into an ESRI File Geodatabase and validating spatial data. |
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Session Four 4-10 August |
Session Title: Project Management - Training Description: In this session, students will be provided training in completing the required documentation relating to the assessment tasks. Documents include: Minutes for meetings, Project Scoping Document, Project Planning that includes financial costs associated with the project. |
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Session Five 11-17 August |
Session Title: Meet and Clarify Requirements Description: During this session, you'll receive an assessment task. Before proceeding with it, you'll participate actively in a meeting alongside a client and colleagues. The meeting's primary goal is to engage in thorough discussions to identify and understand all requirements, such as objectives, standards, necessary uploads, and more. You will have the opportunity to consider your own role in contributing to the broader goals of the work environment, recognising how your actions and decisions can align with and support the overall organisational objectives. Note: Throughout this task, you're planning and organising skills, oral communication, and teamwork abilities will be closely observed and assessed. |
Assessment 1: Meet and Clarify requirements
Submissions 1. meeting notes
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Session Six 18-24 August |
Session Title: Project Planning Description: In this session, students will receive an assessment task centered on project planning. Your objective will be to plan all scheduled tasks and timelines using suitable software tools, complete a risk assessment and determine budget requirements. |
Assessment 1 Project Planning
Submission: 1. Draft of Project Scoping Document 2. Draft of Project Plan 3. Draft of Risk Management Plan 4, Draft of Budget
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Session Seven 25-31 August |
Session Title: Obtain and Validate Datasets - Assessment 1 Description: In this session, students will obtain spatial datasets required for the assessment. The student will then upload the datasets into an ESRI File Geodatabase and validate the spatial datasets obtained. |
Assessment 1 Obtain and Validate Datasets
Submissions: Progress report 1
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Semester Break 1-7 September |
The Mid-semester break is a scheduled break in the semester. No teaching or assessment will occur during this time. Also, your Trainer/Assessor won't be available during this time. If you need to contact them, please email them via your student email account, and they will respond once they return from the break. Semester 2 census date 01 Sep 2025 |
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Session Eight 8-14 September |
Session Title: Topographic Map Production - Assessment 1 Description: In this session, students will produce the topographic map using data within the ESRI File Geodatabase. |
Assessment 1 Produce Topographic Map |
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Session Nine 15-21 September |
Session Title: Submission - Assessment 1 Description: In this session, students will submit all requirements |
Assessment 1 Due: 22 Sep 2025 1. Portfolio
2. Project Plan 3. ESRI File Geodatabase 4. Map in 3D PDF Format |
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Session Ten 22-28 September |
Session Title: Meet and Clarify Requirements - Assessment 2 Description: During this session, the student will be provided with an ove in thorough discussions to identify aerview of assessment 2 requirements. The teacher will guide the students through the assessment documentation, explaining the requirements and expectations. AFL Grand Final public holiday (Friday) 26 Sep 2025 |
Assessment 2 Released |
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Session Eleven 29 September - 5 October |
Session Title: Introduction to Unsupervised and Supervised Classification Description: During this session, the student will be provided training in using remote sensing imagery to capture features. |
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Session Twelve 6-12 October |
Session Title: Introduction to Unsupervised and Supervised Classification - Continued Description: During this session, the student will be provided training in using remote sensing imagery to capture features. |
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Session Thirteen 13-19 October |
Session Title: Project Planning - Assessment 2 - Update Description: In this session, students will update all requirements as per project requirements. |
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Session Fourteen 20-26 October |
Session Title: Capture Pine Forests - Assessment 2 Description: During this session, the student will use remote sensing imagery to capture features required for the Assessment. |
Submission Progress Report |
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Session Fifteen 27 October- 2 November |
Session Title: Work on Assessment requirements Description: In this session, The students will work on their assessment. |
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Session Sixteen 3-9 November |
Session Title: Submission - Assessment 2 Description: In this session, students will submit all requirements
Melbourne Cup Day public holiday (Tuesday) 4 Nov 2025 |
Assessment 2 Due: 10 Nov 2025 1. Portfolio
2. Project Plan 3. ESRI File Geodatabase 4. Map in 3D PDF Format |
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Session Seventeen 10-16 November |
Revision and feedback on work completed | |
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Session Eighteen 17-23 November |
Assessment marking and finalising results | |
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Official Results Release Date 01 December |
Important: It is your responsibility to check your results on this date. Your official results for this course will be released on this date. Your teacher will not inform you of your final result. It will only be available via My Student Record on RMIT's website. It is not your Trainer/Assessors responsibility to let you know your final result. Your teacher will not be available to comment on your assessment or final results from 23 Nov - 07 Dec 2025. After this date, you can contact them to talk about your final result if you need it. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts
Check the Library Subject Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial
Accessed Via the RMIT Library Link:
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 presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Name |
Description |
Release Date |
Due Date |
Assessment 1: Topographic Mapping – Part 1 |
In this assessment, you will be responsible for project managing and producing a topographic map for a regional area in Victoria. This will involve applying project management principles to plan and initiate the project, ensuring all requirements are met. |
14 Jul 2025 |
21 Sep 2025 |
Assessment 2: Topographic Mapping – Part 2 |
In this assessment, you will continue project managing the production of the topographic map, incorporating new layers and overseeing its progress. You will refine and finalise the details to ensure the map meets the required standards for accuracy and quality. |
22 Sep 2025 |
09 Nov 2025 |
Assessment Matrix
Mapping Assessments to the Unit of Competency – Instructions
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Foundation Skills – This section is only completed when foundation are explicitly stated in the unit of competency. In most Training Packages the foundation skills are integrated into the unit of competency and this is clearly stated. | ||
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Foundation skill |
Description |
Describe how each foundation skill is demonstrated through the relevant assessment |
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This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance. | ||
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Reading |
Organises, evaluates and critiques ideas and information from a range of complex texts |
All students will meet at the start of the project where they are required to review the project requirements with the client and the other students. At this meeting, they will be provided the data and map specifications that will be reviewed and discussed |
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Writing |
Develops plans, reports and recommendations using vocabulary, structure and conventions appropriate to text |
The students will be required to discuss and develop project plans and monitor these throughout the project. The students will be required to submit progress reports throughout the project |
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Establishes and maintains records according to organisational requirements |
The students will be required to submit progress reports throughout the project |
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Numeracy |
Uses formal and some informal, oral and written mathematical language and representation to prepare and communicate budgetary and financial information |
The students will meet at the beginning of the project where they will be required to discuss project requirements with the client and the other students The students will be required to produce reports that includes financial statements, project scope and progress reports |
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Oral communication |
Participates in verbal discussions using clear language and appropriate features to present or seek information |
At the start of the project, the students will meet with the client and other students where they will be required to discuss the project and record information. |
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Using listening and questioning skills to seek information and confirm understanding |
The student will take notes at the meeting and will be required to confirm that they understand the project requirements |
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Self-management |
Identifies and responds to organisational and legislative/regulatory requirements |
The students will be required to identify legislative/regulatory requirements and record this within the project scope |
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Teamwork |
Selects and uses appropriate communication protocols and practices to ensure shared understanding of project roles and expectations |
The students will be required to identify all requirements in discussion with the client and work with other students to develop the project plan |
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Uses collaborative techniques to engage stakeholders in consultations and negotiations |
All students will meet at the start of the project where they are required to uses collaborative techniques to engage stakeholders in consultations and negotiations review |
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Planning and organising |
Develops and implements plans to manage projects that involve diverse stakeholders with potentially competing demands |
The students will be required to complete the project scope, project plan and progress reports to manage the project. The progress reports are to be completed on a regular basis and provided to the client for review and feedback |
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Systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information and evaluates options to make informed decisions |
All students will be required to complete a project scope that requires them to systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information and evaluates options to make informed decisions |
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Evaluates outcomes of decisions to identify opportunities for improvement |
All students will complete the Submission of completed work document that requires them to evaluate outcomes of decisions to identify opportunities for improvement |
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Technology |
Uses digital technologies and applications to access, organise and share information |
All students will be required to print their map that they produce and have this validated by other students. This is a great way that students get to share new ideas. |
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Range Statement | ||
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Assessment 1 Topographic Mapping Part 1 |
Assessment 2 Topographic Mapping Part 2 |
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Performance Evidence | ||
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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: |
Assessment 1 Topographic Mapping Part 1 |
Assessment 2 Topographic Mapping Part 2 |
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Completing the project Parts 1 - 5 |
Completing the project Parts 1 - 5 |
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In the course of the above, the candidate must: | ||
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1A |
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Knowledge Evidence | ||
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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: |
Assessment 1 Topographic Mapping Part 1 |
Assessment 2 Topographic Mapping Part 2 |
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project management tools |
1C10 |
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types of documents and other sources of information commonly used in defining the parameters of a project |
1C8 |
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mission, goals, objectives and operations of the organisation |
1C11 |
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relevant legislation and regulations, including work health and safety (WHS) requirements, for project planning |
1C12 |
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project management processes according to policies and procedures of the organisation and including: | ||
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1C11 |
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1C11 |
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1C11 |
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1C11 |
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1C11 |
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Assessment conditions |
Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions |
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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: | |
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Specifications: The assessment documentation has all the required information relating to workplace policies, procedures, processes for mapping tasks; workplace specifications for mapping requirements; and specific standards for map making within the attachments. |
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Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. |
RMIT employment requires all trainers and assessors to comply with the Standards for RTOs in respect to holding the TAE40116, or higher VE qualification including any necessary updated units. All employees must show currency within their vocational specialty along with their professional employment. |
Other Information
Attendance Requirement - 85% for all students.
Resubmission Policy:
To pass this course, students must achieve a Satisfactory (S) result for all their Assessments (and parts of those assessments).
Students who do not achieve a Satisfactory (S) result for their entire original submission for an Assessment will be provided with 1 (one) more submission opportunity (e.g. the resubmission) with a specific due date by their assessor. Students must achieve a Satisfactory (S) result on their resubmission for that Assessment, by the due date given to them by their Assessor.
Students who fail to submit their assessment by the due date will be issued a DNS (Did Not Submit) result which will not be overturned by teaching or managing staff. A DNS result will be overturned based on an approved Extension of Time or approved Special Consideration.
To be deemed Competency Achieved, students must achieve a satisfactory result in all assessment tasks. Students who fail to receive a Satisfactory result on all assessment tasks and have exhausted their resubmissions, extension of time applications, special consideration applications or Equitable Learning Plan provisions will be deemed as Not Yet Competent.
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience.
To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to the following link for more information about Credit Transfer and/or
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
• Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
• Maths and Science developmental support and advice
• English language development
Please refer to the following link for more information about study and learning support:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to the following link for more information about equitable learning services:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please refer to the following link for more information about special considerations:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating, and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please refer to the following link for more information about plagiarism:
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
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