Course Title: Manage computer systems/electronics projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: BUSM7828C
Course Title: Manage computer systems/electronics projects
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6121 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Mohammad Hassan
Ph: +61 3 9925 4700
Email: mohammad.hassan@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Program Manager
Dr. Munir Muniruzzaman
Ph: +61 3 9925 4415
Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
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 covers the management of computer systems/ electronics projects involving management of safety, budget variation, personnel, resources, timelines and completion documentation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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UEENEEH141A Manage computer systems_electronics projects |
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1 Establish the scope of the projects. |
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2 Manage computer systems/electronics/ projects. |
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3 Complete projects and document. |
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Learning Outcomes
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Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the four clustered competencies (UEENEEE078B, UEENEEH141A, UEENEEE038B and UEENEED144A) and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Tutorials
• Project work
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster (Computer Project 2) in conjunction with UEENEEE078B (BUSM6212C), UEENEEE038B (BUSM6211C) & UEENEED144A (EEET7064C). You must enrol in all four courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies UEENEEE078B, UEENEEH141A and UEENEED144A.
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEEE078B (BUSM6212C)
1 Contribute to the identification of risks and development of management strategies.
1.1 OHS policies, processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
1.2 The extent of a program or project is established from design brief, specification and/or other relevant documentation and from discussions with appropriate person(s).
1.3 Potential, perceived and actual risk events and electrotechnology systems risks are identified, documented and analysed, in consultation with appropriate other person(s) in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
1.4 Risk management methods, tools and techniques are used to assist in the analysis and reporting of identified risk events.
1.5 Risk management techniques are used to analyse electrotechnology systems risks and risk events, assess options and recommend risk approaches to appropriate person(s) for approval.
1.6 Draft risk management processes and procedures are developed and communicated with all stakeholders to ensure understanding of management of risk factors.
1.7 Risk management processes and procedures are submitted to appropriate person(s) for approval in accordance with established procedures.
1.8 OHS risk control measures are submitted for incorporation in the risk management strategies in compliance with organisation’s OHS policy and regulations.
2 Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of risk management strategies.
2.1 Risk management processes and procedures are produced and submitted for incorporation into work and project plans to ensure common approach achieving outcomes.
2.2 Activities are monitored against programs and projects plans to identify and responses submitted to appropriate person(s) for approval for variations in accordance with risk management processes and established procedures.
2.3 Agreed risk responses are revised for implementation and plans modified following approval to reflect changing project objectives in an environment of uncertainty, in accordance with risk management processes and established procedures.
3 Contribute to the evaluation of risk management strategies.
3.1 Project outcomes are reviewed with appropriate person(s) to determine effectiveness of risk management processes and established procedures.
3.2 Risk issues and recommended improvements are identified, documented and submitted to appropriate person(s) for approval to incorporate them into ongoing programs and future program and project and plans.
3.3 Outcomes are documented and recorded/stored in accordance established procedures.
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEEE038B (BUSM76211C)
1 Participate in the development of a personal competency development plan.
1.1 The nature of competency based training is sought from discussions with appropriate persons and understood.
1.2 The responsibilities/obligations of trainees/learners, their employers, trainers and assessors in a competencybased development program are sought from discussions with appropriate persons and understood.
1.3 Competencies to be achieved in a personal competency development plan are established in discussions with appropriate persons.
1.4 Details on how to achieve the individual competencies in the plan are sought from discussions with appropriate persons and understood.
2 Follow a personal competency development plan.
2.1 All aspects of the competency development plan are put into practice and followed diligently.
2.2 Opportunities to practice skills and apply knowledge relative to a particular competency are pursued
2.3 Assistance is sought from appropriate persons to overcome difficulties in develop skills and apply knowledge relevant to a particular competency.
2.4 Progress in competency development is self monitored against the competency development plan.
2.5 Modifications to the personal competency development plan are made in consultation with appropriate persons.
2.6 Trainee/learners responsibility for periodic and timely reporting of competency development activities is followed.
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEED144A (EEET7064C)
1 Prepare to commission computer systems.
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
1.3 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and established risk control measures are implemented.
1.4 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.
1.5 System operating parameters are identified by reviewing system specifications and component technical data.
1.6 Tools, equipment, applications, and testing devices needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
1.7 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements.
1.8 Circuits are checked as being isolated, where necessary, in strict
2 Commission computer systems.
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Testing/measuring devices are connected and set up in accordance with requirements for a particular system.
2.3 Measurements and adjustments are made to computer equipment to provide optimum system performance in accordance with system specifications and/or regulatory requirements.
2.4 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate persons and job specifications and requirements.
2.5 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
2.6 Systems ‘commissioning procedures are performed in accordance with requirements.
2.7 Commissioning is carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or
3 Completion and report commissioning activities.
3.1 OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
3.2 Adjustment settings are documented in accordance with established procedures.
3.3 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
3.4 Commissioning results and work completion are notified to appropriate person or persons in
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course and other two clustered competencies are mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA 1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with cluster of competencies UEENEEE078B, UEENEEE038B, UEENEEH141A & UEENEED144A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for the 4 clustered competencies (UEENEEE078B, UEENEEH141A, UEENEEE038B and UEENEED144A) is detailed below:
Week/s |
Topics Delivered |
Elements/Performance |
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Introduction to Course Outline and Assessment Criteria, The extent of a program or project is established from design brief, |
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Identification of current and required competencies of team members, Training needs analysis, Responsibilities/obligations of the team members and project sponsor/s minimizing competency gap, Personal competency development plan |
E078B 1.1 |
3 |
Project deliverables and project objectives (as measurable outcomes) are established from project planning, System operating parameters are identified, Cost estimates, OHS policies, processes and procedures, Safety hazards that have not previously been identified |
H141A 1.1,1.5,1.7,1.8 |
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Potential, perceived and actual risk events and electrotechnology systems risks are identified, documented and analysed, Risk management methods, tools and techniques, Established OHS risk control measures and procedures, Test, monitor and review the risk control measures, Risk events are monitored and project plan strategies implemented, Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred, OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures |
H141A 2.1,2.3 |
5 |
Work breakdown structure (WBS) is developed, Appropriate personnel are consulted, to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively, Activities are monitored against programs and projects plans, Achievement of project outcomes is delegated |
H141A 1.3,1.4,2.2 |
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Tools, equipment, applications, and testing devices needed, Procurement processes and procedures are monitored |
H141A 1.6, 2.4 |
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Testing/measuring devices are connected and set up, Commissioning is carried out efficiently, Adjustment settings are documented, Commissioning results and work completion are notified |
D144A1.8, 2.2,2.3,3.4 |
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Identify leadership approach and style of your team Conflict issues at the worksite and between stakeholders, clients and regulators are identified, Ethical challenges |
H141A 2.7 |
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Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made, Contingency plan |
D144A2.4,2.5 |
10 |
Change management, Change Strategy, Monitoring the change initiative, Record of Variations of Contract |
H141A 2.8 |
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Project progress is monitored, Agreed risk responses are revised for implementation and plans modified, Risk issues and recommended improvements are identified |
H141A 2.6,2.9 |
12 |
Performance analysis, Quality monitoring, Testing, Risk events are monitored, and usage of mitigation techniques followed |
H141A 2.5 |
13 |
Evaluation tool and techniques, Project outcomes are reviewed, Verification of the project technical design, modification, Project obstacles |
H141A 3.1 |
14 |
Major competencies learned, Progress in competency development, Reporting & Modifications to the personal competency development plan |
E038B 2.1-2.6 |
15 |
Project completion, Documentation |
H141A 3.2 |
16 |
Assessment Task 2: Project Demonstration & Report- Due on Week 16 |
H141A 1-3 |
17 |
Assessment Task 3: Final Test- Due on Week 17 |
H141A 1-3 |
18 |
Catch up |
H141A 1-3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resource materials will be available on Canvas>Computer Project 2
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Reflective Journal
Assessment 2: Project Report
Assessment 3: Final Exam
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Reflective Journal |
Project Report |
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Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Reflective Journal
Assessment 2: Project Report
Assessment 3: Final Test
To be deemed competent, students must achieve satisfactorily (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently, the following course grades are allocated:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Due Dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.
Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)
You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if the resubmission is required.
If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEEE078B Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEEE078B Elements & Performance Criteria |
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Final Test |
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Assessment vs UEENEEH141A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEEH141A Elements & Performance Criteria |
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Assessments |
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Reflective Journal |
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Project Report |
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Final Test |
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Assessment vs UEENEED144A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEED144A Elements & Performance Criteria |
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Assessments |
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Reflective Journal |
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Project Report |
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Final Test |
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AssessmentvsUEENEEE038BElements & Performance Criteria
UEENEEE038BElements &PerformanceCriteria |
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Project Report |
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Final Test |
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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies |
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEE078B |
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEH141A |
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEED144A |
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Graduate attribute is not assessed. |
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Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element. |
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Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element. |
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Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element. |
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- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
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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.
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