Course Title: Apply project risk-management techniques
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: BUSM7907C
Course Title: Apply project risk-management techniques
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6136 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nino.Lucci@rmit.edu
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
Year One and Two completion
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with aspects of risk management in a project. It specifically involves planning for, controlling and reviewing risks associated with the project, and assisting in this process where required.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBPMG415A Apply project risk-management techniques |
Element: |
1. Assist with risk analysis and planning |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Contribute to identifying and prioritising potential risks throughout the project life cycle, using established risk-analysis methods, techniques and tools 1.2 Contribute to developing risk-management strategies and risk-management plans according to established guidelines 1.3 Contribute to developing and implementing risk-reporting mechanisms |
Element: |
2. Perform risk-control activities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Monitor risks according to agreed project and risk-management plans and advise project manager of changing circumstances 2.2 Regularly review progress and future activity for the purpose of identifying potential and actual risks and opportunities 2.3 Contribute to implementing agreed risk-management approaches and amending plans to reflect the changing environment 2.4 Contribute to corrective action on risks according to the risk-management plan and delegated authority 2.5 Contribute to the review of contingency plans on an ongoing basis and, where required, ensure tasks allocated to individuals and/or team are clarified with the project manager before implementation 2.6 Apply and monitor risk-contingency measures according to the risk-management plan 2.7 Identify and report opportunities in the same way as risks |
Element: |
3. Contribute to assessing risk-management outcomes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Contribute to the ongoing review of project outcomes to determine the effectiveness of risk-management activities by accessing project risk records and other available information 3.2 Report risk-management issues and responses to others for lessons learned or application to future projects |
Learning Outcomes
This unit applies to a project practitioner working in a project support role.
The individual may be operating in a large or small organisation and applying skills in the context of enterprise projects.
The project practitioner may be part of a project team under the direction of a project manager, or may work as part of a smaller scale self-directed team.
This unit has generic application to a range of industries and organisations and a range of projects, from simple to complex.
In the context of this unit a project is defined as involving:
• a practical and comprehensive project plan
• a documented communications strategy
• a detailed project budget
• strategic engagement with stakeholders
• a risk, issues and change-management methodology
• a quality plan with assurance and control processes
• a supportive team-based environment.
Details of Learning Activities
On line Tests
Lecture
Studio sessions
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Delivery | Topics | Assessments |
| 1 | Lecture | Course Overview and Introduction | |
| 2, 3, 4 & 5 | Lecture | Elements of a Business Plan / Risk management | |
| 6, 7, 8 & 9 | No Session | Ensure groups selected for project and posted on blackboard | |
| 10 | No Session | ESP speed dating session | |
| 11 | Lecture | Relevant legislation and Business Operations | |
| 12 | On Line | Refer to Blackboard | Assessment 1 |
| 13 | Lecture | Risk Register | Assessment 3 |
| 14 | Lecture | Develop strategies for minimising risk | |
| 15 | No Session | Develop Risk register | |
| 16 | Lecture | Course Summary | Submit Risk register/ Business Plan Due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the
workplace or a close simulation of the workplace
environment, provided that simulated or project-based
assessment techniques replicate building design
workplace conditions, materials, activities,
responsibilities and procedures.
Holistic or project-based assessment with other related
units is recommended.
Assessment Tasks
On line Test 50%
Risk in Business Risk application 20%
Risk register 30%
Assessment Matrix
Refer to Blckboard
Other Information
Academic Progress:
At the end of each academic period individual student progress will be reviewed by the Student Academic Progress Review Committee and students will be advised of their eligibility for progression.
Student Charter:
The Student Charter, in association with the University’s statutes and law, indicates what the University and its students can expect from each other. The University’s mission is to create and disseminate knowledge to meet the needs of industry and the community and to foster in students the skills and passion to contribute to and engage with the world.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter
Student Responsibilities:
In undertaking this course students are required to be responsible for:
•The time management of the course work in order to complete all work requirements satisfactorily and on time.
•RMIT encourages students to attend all scheduled classes to optimise academic success.
•To ascertain what content or assessment has been missed, and gather the information prior to next class.
•To be proactive in mastering the academic material of the course by challenging, questioning and extending course outcomes.
•To be responsible for the maintenance of a non-disruptive and scholastic attitude in the learning environment.
See RMIT Academic progress information, responsibilities and support for current students:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nzasms4pljer (unresolved)
Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31;STATUS=A?QRY=extension%20of%20time%20form&STYPE=ENTIRE (unresolved)
Equitable Assessment:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=id0959jyz9mx (unresolved)
Special Consideration:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y (unresolved)
Assessment Principals:
Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.
See RMIT Assessment Policies:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic
Employability skills:
Employability skills describe non-technical skills and competencies that are an important part of effective and successful participation in the workplace.
The following Employability Skills are an inherent part of this course:
Communication, Teamwork, Problem solving, Initiative and enterprise, Planning and organising, Self management, Learning and Technology.
Plagiarism:
Refer to the RMIT policy on plagiarism which is reference under Academic Integrity atRMIT
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n;STATUS=A?QRY=Plagiarism%20-%20student%20information&STYPE=ENTIRE (unresolved)
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