Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: GEDU6201C
Course Title: Lead and facilitate a team
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Luke Eberbach
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381
Course Contact Email: Luke.Eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry.
This course is delivered and assessed with the following course ICTPMG505 - Manage ICT projects
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team |
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1. Plan team outcomes |
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2. Coordinate team and individuals |
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3. Support team |
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4. Monitor team performance |
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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
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry.
This course is delivered and assessed with the following course ICTPMG505 - Manage ICT projects
This course is delivered in blended mode.
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1 2023 | ||||
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Topic |
Learning Materials and Activities |
Assessment/Learning Activities |
1 |
13 Feb |
Course Introduction Project management concepts, methods and tools |
Introduction to the course Project management concepts, methods and tools Organisational project governance policy and processes |
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2 |
20 Feb |
Project initiation |
Project initiation Business problem or opportunity Objectives and benefits analysis Estimation and cost analysis Technology solutions Scope statement |
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3 |
27 Feb |
Project initiation |
Scope statement Prepare a business case Develop the project charter |
Opportunity to obtain authorised approval Part A |
4 |
6 March |
Project initiation |
Prepare a business case Develop the project charter Opportunity to obtain authorised approval |
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5 |
13 March |
Project planning |
Prepare the plan Systems Analysis and modelling techniques Communication styles Information gathering techniques Requirements, constraints and risks Systems development life-cycle Work breakdown structures |
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6 |
20 March |
Project planning |
Prepare the plan Scheduling Budget and cash flow Monitoring the team |
Opportunity to obtain authorised approval Part B |
7 |
27 March |
Project planning |
Prepare the plan Communication strategies Opportunity to obtain authorised approval |
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8 |
3 April |
Establish the project team |
Establish the project team Allocate team members and duties Characteristics of leaders and technical teams
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MID – SEMESTSER BREAK: 7 – 16 April
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17 April |
Establish the project team |
Training and support needs of the team Team values and behaviours |
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10 |
24 April |
Project execution |
Monitoring and controlling project execution Monitoring the cash flow Delivery and acceptance of work activities Monitor quality Monitor for scope changes, risks and issues Testing |
Assessment 2 - Stage 1 (Part A, B and C) Due on 28 April 23 - 5.30 pm |
11 |
1 May |
Assessment Discussion |
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12 |
8 May |
Project closure |
Performance Appraisals Support documentation Disaster recovery System testing and handover Project review and lessons learned |
Opportunity to obtain authorised approval Part E |
13 |
15 May |
Project closure |
Validation and sign off Opportunity to obtain authorised approval |
Assessment 3 - Due on 19 May 23- 5.30 pm Part D - Presentation |
14 |
22 May |
Assessment |
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Knowledge Test - Task 1 Due on 26 May 23 - 5.30 pm Part D - Presentation |
15 |
29 May |
Assessment |
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Knowledge Test - Task 2 Due on 2 June 23 - 5.30 pm Assessment 2 - Stage 2 (Part D and E) Due on 2 June 23 - 5.30 pm Part D Presentation - Mandatory |
16 |
5 June |
Assessment (if required) |
Course & assessment feedback. Re-submission of assessment work if required |
Re-submissions as required |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Linkedin Course
Book Chapters supplied by instructors via Canvas
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 presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Knowledge Test (Task 1 & Task 2)
Assessment 2: Organise, implement & close ICT project
Assessment 3: Lead & facilitate a team
Assessment Matrix
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Performance criteria |
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Assessment 1: Knowledge Test (Task 1 & Task 2) |
Assessment 2: Organise, implement & close ICT project |
Assessment 3: Lead & facilitate a team |
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1. Plan team outcomes
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1.1 Identify common objectives of workplace team, responsibilities and required outcome(s) |
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PART B: Task 8 |
1.2 Use performance plans to establish expected outcomes, goals, and behaviours for individual team members in accordance with team objective and relevant policies |
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PART B: Task 11 |
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1.3 Select appropriate strategies to ensure team members are accountable for their roles and responsibilities |
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PART B: Task 11 |
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1.4 Plan for contingencies that could impact the team |
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PART B: Task 14 |
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2. Coordinate team and individuals
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2.1 Communicate common team objectives and responsibilities to team members |
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PART B: Task 9 |
2.2 Allocate tasks to team members based on staff expertise or development potential and provide appropriate instructions |
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PART C: (1-3)
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2.3 Facilitate open and respectful communication and collaboration between team members, considering the needs of those from diverse backgrounds |
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PART A: Task 3 |
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2.4 Identify opportunities for cross collaboration amongst external and internal teams and individuals |
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PART A: Task 4 |
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3. Support team
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3.1 Provide coaching to staff to enhance workplace culture |
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PART B: Task 4 |
3.2 Support individuals according to organisational requirements to work towards common team goals |
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PART A: Task 2 |
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3.3 Facilitate team to identify, brainstorm, report and resolve task related issues and inefficiencies |
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PART B: Task 7 |
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3.4 Use problem solving skills to deal with any team, task or individual challenges |
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PART B: Task 7 |
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4. Monitor team performance
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4.1 Measure team member performance against agreed work plans |
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PART B: Task 12 |
4.2 Provide timely and constructive performance feedback to team members according to expected organisational standards |
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PART B: Task 3 |
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4.3 Identify specific learning and development opportunities to improve team and individual performance and behaviours |
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PART B: Task 4 |
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4.4 Implement action plans to address individual and team training needs |
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PART B: Task 5 |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
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.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
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