Course Title: Identify and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: OFFC5371C
Course Title: Identify and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies
School: 525T Business & Enterprise
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5441 - Diploma of Logistics
Course Contact: Jeremy Glover
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99251485
Course Contact Email: jeremy.glover@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, plan and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies at an identified industry standard.
The unit applies to those engaged in ongoing review and research to identify, manage and evaluate the implementation of industry technologies or techniques to improve aspects of the organisation’s activities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTICT525 Identify and manage the implementation of industry specific technologies |
Element: |
1. Analyse and plan implementation of industry specific technologies |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify technologies specific to industry sector 1.2 Evaluate relevance of industry specific technologies to organisational requirements 1.3 Plan implementation of industry specific technologies to meet organisational requirements |
Element: |
2. Manage application of industry specific technology |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Coordinate testing of industry specific technology 2.2 Implement specific features and functions of industry specific technology to provide a suitable solution to an identified problem 2.3 Access and use sources of information relating to industry specific technology |
Element: |
3. Review, analyse and evaluate industry specific technology performance |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Analyse implementation of industry specific technology for performance and usability 3.2 Review and evaluate benefits of implemented technology to organisation 3.3 Determine environmental considerations involved with the use of new technology 3.4 Seek feedback from users where appropriate |
Learning Outcomes
Performance evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- implement industry specific technology for an organisation, according to organisational requirements, on at least one occasion, including:
- analysing and critically evaluating the features and functions of identified industry specific technologies to an industry standard
- managing the implementation process of new and emerging industry specific technology
- reviewing the performance of the industry specific technologies for the organisation.
Knowledge evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- trends and applications of current vendor products and technologies
- techniques for gathering information to assist in identifying and managing implementation of industry specific technologies
- current directions of information and communications technology (ICT) and specifically of the major industry technology standards used in the specified area
- general features, capabilities and application of current industry hardware and software products.
Details of Learning Activities
The delivery of this subject will be face to face on-campus.
This subject will be delivered in the latter 8 weeks of the semester - the other subject will be Manage Team Effectiveness which will be delivered in weeks 1-8.
The activities will include some elements of lecture style, some research-based and self directed learning. There will be a large part of the activities incorporating role play and scenario based problem solving exercises.
The emphasis will be mainly on interactive learning using online resources written explicitly for this course which is focused on Implementing and Planning Future Technology applications for Logistics this is applicable in everyday Logistics operations. It should provide the student an insight into what can be whilst enabling the student to understand the complexity, checks and balances that must be done to make an implementation successful
Teaching Schedule
| Manage Team Effectiveness & Implement Future Tech | BSBTWK502 + ICTICT525 | ||
| Week / Topic | Topic details | Assessment or Activity | |
| WEEK 1 | Introduction to Teamwork in the Logistics Context |
Icebreaker Activity Story Time |
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| 15/07/2025 | Assessments for this Subject- attendance & interactions | ||
| Team Communication , Participation & Collaboration | Team Communication & how to enable Encouraging participation Facilitate collaboration |
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| WEEK 2 | Benefits of making decisions collectively | ·
Icebreaker Activity Traffic Jam |
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| 22/07/2025 | Principle of Group Think - how to avoid and counteract | ||
| Group Decision Making & Dynamics | Group Dynamics - benefit and disadvantages | ||
| WEEK 3 | Working Styles | ·
Icebreaker Activity Paper Chain |
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| 29/07/2025 | Roles in teamwork | ||
| Style and Roles in Teams | Developing your style to fit your role - and evolving | ||
| WEEK 4 | What is performance planning? | ·
Icebreaker Activity Hula Hoops |
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| 5/08/2025 | Perf plans for Teams & Individuals | ||
| Team & Individual Performance Planning | Setting goals for team performance | ||
| WEEK 5 | Conflict - help and hurt | ·
Self Awareness Exercise Assess your Conflict - attitude and style |
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| 12/08/2025 | Substantive /affective conflicts | ||
| Managing Conflicts in Teams | Identify the causes of conflict | ||
| WEEK 6 | Common understanding of strategic goals |
Teams Assessment 1 due Icebreaker Activity Animal Roundup |
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| 19/08/2025 | Engaging for purpose | ||
| Team Engagement and Key Performance Indicators | KPIs in performance measurement | ||
| WEEK 7 | Purpose of Role Plays | ·
Icebreaker Activity Whose Story is it? |
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| 26/08/2025 | Gaining benefit from role playing | ||
| Undertaking and getting the most from role plays | Role playing to demonstrate skills and knowledge | ||
| WEEK 8 | Formal Assessment in Class |
Teams Assessment 2 due Icebreaker Activity Salt and Pepper |
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| 9/09/2025 | Role Play - Mock Training Day - | ||
| Role Play in Training Day Simulation | as a SolveIT employee - Logistics Safety Coordinator | ||
| WEEK 9 | What is involved in both assessments for the subject | Detailed look at the Assessments |
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| 16/09/2025 | The technologies that might be considered and researching them | ||
| Introduction to Future Tech | Brainstorming likely / possible applications | ||
| WEEK 10 | Defining the Business Problem or Opportunity |
Future Technology in Focus DRONES in Logistics |
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| 23/09/2025 | Explaining the Market Situ and Industry Trends | ||
| Formulating your Business Case | Proposed Solution | ||
| WEEK 11 | Using a website to make your pitch | Future Tech Assessment 1 due Make a Pitch Website to promote your Future Tech Proposal |
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| 30/09/2025 | Projecting confidence in your knowledge and solution | ||
| Making a pitch to promote your business case | Setting out Goals and assessing risks and their mitigation | ||
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Future Technology in Focus Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing |
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| WEEK 12 | Stakeholder Identification and Requirements | ·
Future Technology in Focus Robotics & Automation in Logistics |
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| 7/10/2025 | Critical Business Needs | ||
| Needs Assessments | Future State Vision | ||
| WEEK 13 | Project Scope and Objectives | ·
Future Technology in Focus Internet of Things |
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| 14/10/2025 | Timeline and Milestones | ||
| Project Planning | Training and Change Management | ||
| WEEK 14 | Problem Identification and Documentation |
Future Technology in Focus AI & Machine Learning |
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| 21/10/2025 | Analyzing Potential Causes | ||
| Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis | Monitoring and Verification | ||
| WEEK 15 | Using Structured Feedback Tools and Methods | ·
Future Technology in Focus Digital Twinning |
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| 28/10/2025 | Encouraging Constructive and Actionable Feedback | ||
| Achieving Successful Project Feedback | Analyzing and Synthesizing Feedback | ||
| WEEK 16 | Final Testing and Quality Assurance | Future Tech Assessment 2 due Manage the Pre to Post Planning for Technology Implementation |
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| 4/11/2025 | Post-Implementation Review and Continuous Support | ||
| Finalising Implementations |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
- industry specific technologies currently used in industry
- documents detailing organisational requirements.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1 - Future Tech - Build your Business Case Website
This assessment task is the first of two tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
You have been given the opportunity to discover, research and advocate the adoption of new technologies for SolveIT Logistics who have recognised that they will only remain sustainable as a business, if they can continue to stay ahead of their competitors. There is a high level of expectation that you will be able to come up with some original ideas and will be able to ‘keep it simple’ in setting out how your proposed solution(s) will work.
Adopting the role of Logistics Graduate within the Case Study company SolveIT Logistics you are required to analyse and plan the implementation of technologies specific to you organisation research use a comprehensive Website, the purpose of which is for you to pitch your selected Future Technology Proposal to the business.
This task will allow you to demonstrate the knowledge of logistics technology solutions and allow you to showcase what your concept / solution could do to benefit a sustainable future for SolveIT Logistics.
Assessment 2 - Future Tech - Manage the Pre to Post Planning for Technology Implementation
This assessment task is the second of two tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
You have been given the opportunity to discover, research and advocate the adoption of new technologies for SolveIT Logistics who have recognised that they will only remain sustainable as a business, if they can continue to stay ahead of their competitors. There is a high level of expectation that you will be able to come up with some original ideas and will be able to ‘keep it simple’ in setting out how your proposed solution(s) will work.
Adopting the role of Logistics Graduate within the Case Study company SolveIT Logistics you have already created a comprehensive Website, the purpose of which was for you to pitch your selected Future Technology Proposal to the business. (Assessment 1)
This next task will allow you to demonstrate the knowledge capability to plan and coordinate the steps involved in verifying need, project planning, troubleshooting, together with surveying, reviewing and gaining sign off once the project is complete.
Assessment Matrix
The competency assessment map that maps all the assessment tasks is available on CANVAS
Other Information
This subject is a stand alone unit but will be delivered in the same subject timeslot as Manage Team Effectiveness
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