Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: BUSM6689C

Course Title: Manage self in the engineering environment

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6187 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

Course Contact: Amita Iyer

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers:

Serge Eljaste
Phone: +613 9925 4661
Email: sergei.eljaste@rmit.edu.au

Bill Chau
Phone: +61 3 9925 4070
Email: bill.chau@rmit.edu.au  
Appointment by email

Program Manager:

Dr Amita Iyer
Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Email: amita.iyer@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

MEM16006 Organise and communicate information

Course Description

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use self-management techniques to perform work ethically and competently and make judgements about work priorities and information requirements to achieve effective working relationships and engineering outcomes at the paraprofessional level. It applies to self-management activities carried out within a range of engineering disciplines.

 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MEM22002 Manage self in the engineering environment
Element:	1. Manage self
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Manage own time and own processes in an engineering environment 1.4 Identify and use learning opportunities in and outside the workplace 1.5 Complete tasks and fulfil allocated roles in a competent and timely manner
Element:	2. Work effectively with team
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Communicate effectively with others and recognise diversity 2.2 Use judgement and discretion as appropriate to the situation 2.3 Work autonomously to procedures and guidelines 2.4 Use techniques to develop and maintain trust and confidence of participants
Element:	3. Manage information
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Locate and review relevant information on materials, products, processes or services including relevant legislation, codes and national standards 3.2 Document processes and outcomes in accordance with workplace requirements
Element:	4. Manage work priorities and resources
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Prioritise competing demands to achieve personal, team and organisational goals and objectives 4.2 Prepare, monitor and review work plans and programs to achieve planned outcomes 4.3 Plan resource use to achieve targets including financial resources and agreed timeframe
Element:	5. Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Work with others to contribute to the introduction of change in ways that minimise disruption and include clear communication processes 5.2 Identify and manage emerging challenges and opportunities

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the elements of this unit of competency.

 

Details of Learning Activities

NB: This course is clustered with EASC5074C (MSAENV272) Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices. The learning and assessment tasks include the components of both competencies.

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this course and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates

• Lectures
• Tutorials / team discussions
• Report writing

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
 

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA1.1. 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 contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary 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 competency MEM22002A in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week	Topics Delivered	Elements/Performance Criteria
1	Overview of course. Assessment requirements. Definitions of sustainability	1.1-1.5
2	Time Management	1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2
3	Project management	1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.2, 4.1 - 4.3, 5.1, 5.2
4	Working sustainably in engineering	1.1, 1.2, 3.1
	Assessment 1: Test (Week 5)
5	Manage change and innovation	1.4, 5.1, 5.2
6	Environmental law	1.2
7	Identifying and reporting health and environmental hazards	1.2
8 - 10	Independent work on SWMS Project and consultations	1.1-1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1
10	Assessment 2: SWMS	1.1-1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1
11 - 16	Team work on AT3 Group Project and consultations	1.1 - 1.5, 2.1 - 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 - 4.3, 5.1, 5.2
16 -18	Assessment 3: Final Report & Presentation - Due Week 16	1.1 - 1.5, 2.1 - 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 - 4.3, 5.1, 5.2

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts. 

Unit resources and tutorial materials will be posted on Canvas.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content are assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

This unit is clustered with  MSMENV272 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices . Please enrol in both the units.

Assessment Tasks

You are required to complete the following three assessment tasks:

Assessment 1: Test - Week 5      Assessment 2: SWMS - Week 10     Assessment 3: Final Report and presentation - Due Week 16  

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent. All assessment tasks must be completed to achieve competency.

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEM22002 Elements & Performance Criteria

MEM22002 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

3.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

4.3

5.1

5.2

Assessment 1

X

X

X

Assessment 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 3

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Assessments

EA 1.1

EA 1.2

EA 1.3

EA 1.4

EA 1.5

EA 1.6

EA 2.1

EA 2.2

EA 2.3

EA 2.4

EA 3.1

EA 3.2

EA 3.3

EA 3.4

EA 3.5

EA 3.6

Assessment 1

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 3

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

All Assessments MEM22002

0

0

0

0

3

3

0

3

0

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

0 (Blank)

Graduate attribute is not assessed

1

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one but less than one-third, of the Element

2

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third but less than two-thirds of the Element

3

Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

Other Information

Private Study hours are approximately 20 -25 hours for this cluster course.

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

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 lodgment 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 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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