Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: BUSM8937C

Course Title: Develop personal work priorities

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5435 - Diploma of Product Design

Course Contact: Robin Blood

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

 

Nominal Hours: 40

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 plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to design their own work schedules and work plans and to establish priorities for their work. They will typically hold some responsibilities for the work of others and have some autonomy in relation to their own role.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities

Element:

1. Plan personal work schedule

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify task requirements

1.2 Identify own accountabilities in line with task requirements

1.3 Assess barriers for performance of personal accountabilities

1.4 Develop a personal work schedule

Element:

2. Implement personal work schedule

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Communicate personal work schedule to relevant personnel.

2.2 Monitor own performance according to personal work schedule.

2.3 Document variations between expected and actual work performance according to task requirements and communicate to relevant personnel.

Element:

3. Review personal work priorities

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Seek and evaluate feedback from relevant stakeholders on own work performance

3.2 Analyse variations between expected and actual work performance

3.3 Update personal work schedule according to internal and external feedback and changes in circumstances

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements/Performance Criteria


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place in a studio using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study. In-class activities will include:

  • class exercises
  • tutorials
  • practical demonstrations
  • workshops
  • group discussion
  • review and revision
  • peer learning
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • teacher directed group activities/projects
  • workshop for all student projects including peer/lecturer feedback

 

Out of class activities may include:

  • independent research
  • independent project based work
  • studio practice
  • online tutorials and activities
  • review and revision


Teaching Schedule

Week

  

Topics

  

Assessment Due

  

Week 1 

  

Introduction, library portal and and writing Professional reports.

  

 

  

Week 2 

  

Getting to know your values. Goals & Objectives, Work Break Down Structure

  

 

  

Week 3 

  

SWOT Analysis, Performance management

 

  

 

  

Week 4 

  

Personality Traits, Professional and culturally appropriate behaviour

  

 

  

Week 5 

  

 Work on Assessment (due next week)

  

 

  

Week 6 - 10 

 

 

  

Project Management Tools

Time Management and Learning styles

  

Part A: Develop a Work Plan / Schedule – Due Week 8

  

Week 11

  

Excel functionalities

  		  

Week 12 

  

Public Speaking- Pick a topic close to your heart and deliver a presentation.

  

Part B: Implement the Work Schedule - Due Week 12

  

Week 13 - 14

 

  

Professional Networking: LinkedIn

Students ensure all Parts are submitted by this deadline

Part A: Develop a Work Plan / Schedule 

Part B: Implement the Work Schedule  

Part C: Feedback and Review  

  

Part C: Feedback and Review – Due Week 14

  

Week 15 

  

Student Feedback/Any Re-submissions

 

 

  

 

  

Week 16 

  

Student Feedback/Consultations

  

 

  

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will need to refer to CANVAS as teaching resources may vary according to teaching schedule and task requirements.

 

Prescribed Texts: There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.

You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software.

 

Study Support

Study support - RMIT University


RMIT Library.
You will also have access to the library resources.
Among the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students.


RMIT Library has produced the following:
subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

Library - RMIT University

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessments will be held throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess your performance and the application of your knowledge and skills and may include practical tasks, project,direct observation including exploration of and experimentation with techniques,written and/or oral questioning and discussions to assess your knowledge and understanding of this unit. 


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 for each assessment task. 

 

Assessment Task 1 Part A: Develop a Work Plan/Schedule
Due: Week 8*

Assessment Task 1 Part B: Implement the Work Schedule
Due Week 12*

Assessment Task 1 Part C: Feedback and Review
Due Week 14*

 

*Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. 
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.

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 matrices are available through Program Administration.

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.

 

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Assessment - RMIT University

Student Progress 
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Academic progress - RMIT University

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):

Assessments and results - RMIT University

 

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission 
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment. 
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

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.

Academic integrity - RMIT University

 

Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-­digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e­ Submission process.

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.

Current students - RMIT University

 

 

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.

Credit for prior study or experience - RMIT University

Course Overview: Access Course Overview