Course Title: Manage personal and professional development
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: BUSM8909C
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.
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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.
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5419 - Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management
Course Contact: Mandeep Chahil
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5980
Course Contact Email: mandeep.chahil@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
John Calabro
john.calabro@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
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and process that support the personal and professional development of self and others.
The unit applies to individuals working in a range of managerial positions who are accountable for the development and performance of others.
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: |
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 required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will be engaged in a variety of pre-class, in-the-class, and post-class activities as outlined in the relevant Canvas shell.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Assessment Remarks |
10 |
Section 1 – Manage work goal development Activity Read page 1-9 and discuss the importance of goal setting as a broker. Post in week 1 Discussion board Section 1- Manage work goal development Introduction to industry guidelines, procedures, and legislation Activity 2 Why is it important to recognise success when you achieve your goal? Post in week 2 Discussion board |
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11 |
Section 1- Manage work goal development Activity Read page 14 around SMART goals. How does that help you achieving your goals? Cont. Section 1- Manage work goal development Activity Read page 19 and out of the 9 key principles of performance management which would you regard as being the one that as licensee you would be required to be most active. Discuss. Post in Discussion Board |
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12 |
Cont: sect 1 Activity What are the 3 tools used to make sure your helping meets your customers’ demands. Post in Discussion Board Cont. sect 1 Activity There are 2 theories around personal development one of which is Abraham Maslow’s theory of self-actualisation the other is Carl Rogers ’humanistic personality theory. Discuss how both these theories can contribute to helping personal development and motivation. Post in Discussion board |
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13 |
Section 2: Facilitate achievement of work priorities Activity Read p.33-34. Answer the questions around examining your workload. Post in Discussion board Cont. sect 2 Post in Discussion Board Activity Complete the SWOT analysis on page 42 |
Assessment Task 1 due this week 13 |
14 |
Cont.: Section 2 Activity 9 Go through the SWAT analysis provided and for those areas where you may be weak how will your l plan to address them. Post in Discussion Board Cont. Sect 2 Activity 10 Complete the activity on page 39. Post in Discussion Board Cont. Sect 2 Continue with Activity on page 39 – Week 10 |
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15 |
Cont:. Sect 2 -Use Technology to manage work priorities of the team.
Activity 11 Read page 40-44 and explain why it is important to know all the applications and tools we have at our disposable.
Post in Discussion Board Section 3 – Develop and maintain professional competence. Activity 12 Read the skills list provided on page 55-57 and discuss which of these you will need to work on with a Post in Discussion board assessor |
Assessment Task 2 due this week 15 |
16 |
Case study scenarios Activity 13 Group discussion around final assessment Cont. Case study scenarios Activity Group discussion around final assessment and role plays. |
Assessment Task 3 due week 16 |
17 |
Discussion on Assessment Task 3 |
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18 |
Resit and Resubmit/final results |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Learning resources will be accessible via the Canvas learning management system.
Students will need to regularly access the appropriate content folders in Canvas and complete learning activities as advised by their teacher.
It is expected that students will need to complete some learning tasks in their own time.
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
There will be three (3) assessment tasks in this course, and you must complete all of them satisfactorily to be deemed competent.
Assessment Task 1- Due in Week 12
Completing this assessment task demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and process that support the personal and professional development of self and others.
Assessment Task 2 - Due in Week 14
Completing this assessment task demonstrates the skills and knowledge required by individuals working in a range of managerial positions who are accountable for the development and performance of others.
Assessment Task 3 - Due in Week 16
Completing this assessment task allows you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge about having a professional development plan and meeting responsible
lending disclosure obligations and the documents required for consumers.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available in Canvas under 'Assignments'.
All assessments will utilize a competency-based model and will be deemed as either Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory.
Other Information
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 a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on Canvas
- 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. For example, Callie Harvey, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10
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 (VE Programs)
If you are assessed as unsuccessful in an assessment task you will be allowed one re-submission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the re-submission.
If you are assessed as unsuccessful in your re-submission of an assessment task you then you should consult with your course teacher to determine whether any further re-submission opportunities may be available. Your request will be considered by your course teacher, 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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions
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, and you will achieve one of the following results:
Final results table
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit one or more assessment tasks
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