Course Title: Plan and implement a Transport and Logistics System for an International Trade Organisation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: OMGT5021
Course Title: Plan and implement a Transport and Logistics System for an International Trade Organisation
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6101 - Advanced Diploma of International Business
Course Contact : Tim Wallis
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-5423
Course Contact Email:tim.wallis@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
David Graham
Hayley van de Grint
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 covers the knowledge and skills required to develop and implement a transport and logistics system within an international trade organisation or relevant workplace environment. It also includes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and
evaluate the effectiveness of the transport and logistics system.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBP162 Plan and implement a Transport and Logistics System for an International Trade Organisation |
Element: |
Elements |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Determine a suitable transport and logistics system for an international trade organisation |
Learning Outcomes
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability skills.
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The self paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms and include your contribution to wikis, discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
Week Topic = Assessment Performance = Criteria
1 Introduction to course outline and forming groups 1.1
2 Identify T & L needs of stakeholders 1.2,
3 Identify T & L system constraints 1.3
4 Analyse T & L operating environment Short Assessment – 10% 1.4
5 Develop T & L strategy 1.5
6 Identify T & L guidelines and determine resource requirements 2.1, 2.2
7 Develop reporting protocols and T & L plan 2.3, 2.4
8 Develop international receiving and distribution network 2.5
9 Identify critical success factors and key performance indicators for a T & L system 3.1
10 Group Mid way Project Presentation Group Project 1 Presentation 40%
11 Identify timelines for T & L objectives 3.2,
11 Identify timelines for T & L objectives 3.2,12 Develop performance monitoring systems linked to the management information system 3.3
13 Finalising the projects
14 - 15 Presentation of case studies Final Group Project 2 Export Plan 50%
16 - 18 Final Feedback session
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
Supply Chain Management A Logistics Perspective 8e |
Other Resources
Recommended:
A Framework for Supply Chain, Roger Oakden and Katia Leonaite, McgrawHill,
ISBN 13 9780070997783
Achieving Supply Chain Excellence through Technology: http://www.ascet.com
ARC Advisory group: http://www.arcweb.com
RFID Update: http://www.rfidupdate.com
Reed Business Information: http://www.reedbusiness.com
Overview of Assessment
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:
- Project work
- Written reports supported by practical assignments or tasks for individual assessment
- Observation of workplace practice supported by personal interviews
- Practical display with personal interview, presentations or documentation
- Case studies
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
Short Assessment Group Projects (Mid – way and Final)
Specific requirements for Report and Oral Presentations will be handed out in class in third week.
Employability Skills
On completion of this course student will have the following skills –
Skills From Level
Collecting/analysing information Researching Transport & Logistics Systems 2
Communicating ideas and information Writing Report & Oral Presentations 1
Planning & organising activities Planning Report 1
Working with others & in teams Assignment work 1
Using mathematical ideas & techniques Evaluating Transport & Logistics Systems 2
Solving Problems Relating research to outcomes & recommendations 3
Using Technology Accessing software to research markets 1
Level 1: Undertake tasks effectively to meet requirements
Level 2: Manage tasks (with guidance for complex processes)
Level 3: Use concepts for evaluating & reshaping tasks
Assessment Matrix
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achievement of competency we then grade your performance in this course and this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognised against industry standards and employability skills.
You will receive one of the following grades
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not yet Competent
DNS Did not Submit for Assessment
The grading is according to the following criteria:
1. LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, INITIATIVE, ENTERPRISE AND PERFORMANCE OF WORK TASK
We are looking for you to demonstrate broad individual research to support your business implementation and complete the business plan in the manner outlined
2. DEMONSTRATED BREADTH OF UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE AND A
WILLINGNESS TO CONTINUE LEARNING
We are looking for your plan to show and demonstrate an excellent understanding of the industry and quote a series of industry documents
3. TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES, TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND PROBLEM SOLVING
We are looking for – you to comply with the designated format and presentation of an appropriate International Trade Transport and Logistics’ system plan.
4. WORK ORGANISATION, PLANNING AND SELF MANAGEMENT
We expect to see ongoing uploading of information into your document that is relevant to the unit, full utilisation of Blackboard as per course requirements and timely submission of all required material.
5. COMMUNICATION, PEOPLE NETWORKING, LANGUAGE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND TEAMWORK
We expect to see……. attendance and involvement in relevant discussions in the scheduled sessions, utilization of relevant networking tools as outlined in Blackboard, and the report should be presented using appropriate business language. Clear expression is expected in your plan.
Other Information
In adherence with RMIT’s commitment to sustainability, course teachers will seek to incorporate environmental concerns in the facilitation of this course.
These include, but are not limited to:
• Conserving natural resources
• Using recycled materials wherever possible
• Minimising pollution
• Applying energy savings measures
• Reducing waste
Students are encouraged to identify and follow environmental and resource efficient ways of working whilst studying this course.
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES
Students who require general assistance should,
in the first instance, approach their class teacher.
Secondly, students should contact the course coordinator and lastly, the program coordinator.
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